He approached me on the MRT, the train system in Taipei. It was my first summer back after a year of college in the U.S., and I was completing an…
Fearless Black Girl Ep #3: Jamaica and Good Vibes
Episode 3 of Fearless Black Girl takes us to Jamaica, where Priscilla and Christina both bring their moms along for a retreat. Join them as they explore the vivacious island…
It’s Not Just Black and White: An African-American Woman’s Adventures in Denmark
I’m going to be completely honest with you; before I met the Danish boy that would soon become my partner, I had little knowledge of the quaint, chilly country of…
Here’s how you can support women in male-centric tourism economies
While traveling it can be easy to get swept up in adventure, tours, or checking off bucket list activities. Everything is fresh, exciting, and eye-opening. But when you step back…
A South Indian lesson in loving my in-laws
My in-laws and I had a contentious beginning. For weeks after my husband and I announced our engagement, Varghese’s family resisted. They refused to meet me (What was the point?…
Being a Fearless Black Girl in Spain
Priscilla Peete noticed a lack of women of color in the travel industry and decided to do something about it. She launched Fearless Black Girl to bring more visibility to the…
Why We Should Ditch the Traveler vs Tourist Labels and Stop Travel Shaming
Lately, the travel world has been abuzz with countless opinions on what makes someone a “traveler” and how to know if you’re simply a “tourist.” Don’t believe me? Just search…
This Traveling Mama Is Redefining Motherhood
In this episode of the Globetrotter Lounge Podcast, traveling mama Iliah Grant-Altoro talks about how she has prioritized a life of travel for herself and three children (ages 10, 8…
This Fearless Black Girl is Helping More Women of Color Travel Bravely
After years of working in the travel industry, Priscilla Peete recognized a problem: she saw a severe lack of people of color traveling the world. So, she decided to do…
Travel Makes a Better World. Join our Peace Postcard Party on September 21 – Wherever You Are
I’ll never forget the day I realized that travel was so much more than getting a stamp in a passport. I was sitting in class on my first day of…
What I learned from travelling solo as a visually impaired woman.
I was born what the doctors like to call ‘severely visually impaired’, which is a mouthful to say, so I normally go with the term, ‘pretty blind’. At the age…
It’s Not ‘Fucking Up’: The Power of Sharing My #MeToo Stories as an Influencer
I still remember hitting the publish button on the first blog post I wrote about sexual harassment and travel. I remember the rush of adrenaline; a mix of excitement and…
Got $12? Learn Spanish on Skype and Keep Nicaraguan Teachers Employed
During a period of civil unrest and violence in Nicaragua, a local eco-hotel is offering Skype Spanish lessons to support its local teachers.
Traveling While Black Taught Me Confidence in a Way I Never Expected
Editor’s note: This article was written about a sponsored trip with G Adventures. Our content passes a rigorous editorial process and we are proud of what we publish. For more…
Don’t Let Media Stereotypes Stop You from Traveling; Or, How I Found Love on a Layover in Mexico City
In early 2017, I began to look for flights to Colombia to visit a friend. From Toronto, you can grab a relatively short, direct flight to Bogota. But I noticed…