Citizen Jones Travel

16/03/2022

Do you think you have time? Time to do all the things you want to do one day. Do you take steps to plan to do those things so you know there’s a higher chance you will?

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17/07/2021

11/10/2020

A “perk” of traveling is coming out over & over again and questioning whether or not doing so is a safety risk or even worth the potential hassles that may arise. Yet, I still and hope you do too.

I share my thoughts on this issue in a NationalGeographic out today.

Do you have any stories - good or bad - of the consequences of coming out while traveling?

Xoxo,
Citizen Jones

There’s safety and comfort to consider—but resources for q***r travelers make planning easier.

12/08/2020

Are you traveling with young children on a regular basis? Do you find them to be teachable moments for them?

Our trips are defined by his love of soccer, but are also a way to learn about Black culture.

11/08/2020

Are you traveling yet? If so, here are some tips to stay safe.

Comprehensive tips for keeping yourself and your family healthy if you’re venturing out into the world during COVID-19, for vacations, family visits or just a weekend getaway.

10/08/2020

National parks are national treasures with a history that has not been fully told. Have you visited any national parks lately?

From Yosemite to Biscayne Bay, these hidden figures helped save natural wonders and historic places.

07/08/2020

Something to think about next time you go to the beach. Did you know about Inkwell beach?

"If we erase from the pages of American history the negro's presence... it would be a short, uninteresting story."— J.L. Edmonds, The Los Angeles Times (1909)As the sun rose behind Santa Monica’s typically foggy horizon, dozens of Angelenos across race, ethnicity, and generation ga...

06/08/2020

Did you know this piece of LGBT history?

“It’s our hope that trans people in other cities can start saving and preserving their own communities.”

29/07/2020

Will be seeing more of this as hotels pivot due to Coronavirus pandemic?

Owner André Balazs confirms he will rehire few, if any, of the property’s laid-off staffers for the new venture

21/07/2020

Will you fly on an airline that doesn’t block off middle seats?

MIT Profressor Arnold Barnett's conclusion comes as U.S. airlines pursue different approaches.

20/07/2020

Americans can’t travel to as many countries now as before the pandemic but there are still some. Which of these 26 countries do you want to visit?

Although nonessential international travel is still discouraged, some countries are welcoming back visitors from the United States.

18/07/2020

These countries are open to American travelers this summer. Are you thinking about going?

With a few new regulations in place—including wearing masks, providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test, temperature checks and mandatory quarantines, among other things—these countries are ready for Americans to visit again.

17/07/2020

Barbados wants you to trade working from home for working from their beautiful beaches. Are you in?

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley last week said the country is considering the idea of a 12-month “Barbados Welcome Stamp” that would allow tourists to spend extended time in paradise, working remotely.

16/07/2020

Have you been to any of these real life places?

Game of Thrones, The Avengers, Avatar, The Lord of the Rings. All of these blockbusters have some incredible scenery that seems to be pure fantasy, but it’s actually not. Our world is so diverse that there are some almost identical places that exist in real life. It’s our planet’s breathtaking...

02/07/2020

Do you think travelers should be required to get tested for coronavirus before or upon arrival into a country?

The travelers say the testing is unfair, instead of abiding by the rues of the destination they're visiting.

01/07/2020

Have you been out at a club yet since some have opened back up?

Shocker...

30/06/2020

Oaxaca, Mexico is an interesting place to visit for many reasons. The Zapotec-majority town in Oaxaca where a third gender (muxe) has been a fact of life since pre-Colonial times is one of them.

Joseph Furey takes us to the southwest corner of Mexico, where a third gender (muxe) has been a fact of life since pre-Colonial times.

29/06/2020

How many of these spaces have you been to yourself?

From London to Lagos, Accra, Miami, Chicago, and more – here is an ongoing list of 85+ Black-owned/founded businesses which are bettering the arts

28/06/2020

We are proud members of IGLTA. Our founder march with them and so many LGBT travel industry leaders last year at World Pride. It was such an amazing experience that still gives us all of the feels a year later.

IGLTA works to promote equality and safety while you travel. Whether it's a pride event, a beach vacation or winter ski trip, IGLTA's members are available i...

19/06/2020

How do you feel about this? Yay or nay?

Face masks are required on flights, unless you're in an exempt group.

18/06/2020

Would you support efforts to control “over-tourism” in popular cities if it meant paying more to visit them?

Cities from Amsterdam to Prague that have long suffered the effects of overtourism are getting a chance to rethink amid the coronavirus pandemic.

17/06/2020

Are you planning to do a road trip this summer? Then you might want to take a look at this list to get tips to stay safe while exploring the country.

Plan ahead and bring gloves for handling gas pumps and a mask in case they're required where you're going. Find resources for checking what's open.

16/06/2020

Here’s a movie to add to your Q***rantine + Chill playlist. Is reenacting a Bollywood dance scene while traveling in India on your bucket list?

Following last year’s breakthrough Bollywood Le***an love story Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (How I Felt When I

15/06/2020

Are you being a good ally to Black travelers? Read this article to find out and get tips on how you can.

As global citizens and adventurers here is some simple advice on how every person, regardless of race, can be a Black ally during their travels.

14/06/2020

Fun times with Chef Pablo Rivas, Susan Van Horn, Kimberly Velasco, and Nike Irvin for our first Global Foodie Fest virtual event. Great conversation and learned a few new techniques. Next one is June 27th. Event invite and details announced on Monday.

13/06/2020

Coronavirus made organizers cancel pride parades. Protests against racial violence and white supremacy is breathing new life into them. Will you be joining one of the Pride solidarity events?

Floats, all-night parties and parades may be out, but the LGBTQ community is returning to its roots by teaming up with black activists for Pride month celebrations in the United States.

12/06/2020

Take a look at this list to see which countries are allowing Americans to visit this summer. Where do you want to go?

Countries around the world are opening their borders to international travelers this summer. Here's where you can go now and what's scheduled to open before August.

11/06/2020

Did you make it to Ghana for ? Have you thought about becoming an expatriate?

During a memorial in Accra for the killing of George Floyd, Barbara Oteng Gyasi said her country would welcome its diaspora.