Our Top 25 Travel Essentials
When traveling, we have two goals: make it easy and make it fun, even when the travel is business related. Making it fun should be a no-brainer— but making it easy? Another thing entirely. Especially when you’re a woman of color because that automatically adds an arsenal of essentials. All the butters. All the oils. So what are the essential items to pack in your carry on? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Awesome Travel Hashtags to Follow
We’re just going to say it - Black folks have been killing the travel game lately. From Cape Town to Cairo, Bali to Budapest, we’ve been there done that, and taken the photos to prove it. Here's our list of favorite hashtags to follow and to feed your wanderlust and get you excited for the next trip!
What to Pack for Essence Fest
There is no place in the world that brings the party or the heat quite like New Orleans. Get ready to descend on the city for Essence Festival with our guide to packing light and staying fly in the Big Easy. We've got a list of everything you’ll need to pack for the Essence Festival.
5 Summer Festivals to Show Off Your Black Girl Magic
In less than a week, every neighborhood block will soon be blasting that classic anthem that announces to the world that a new season is upon us—Will Smith’s Summertime. And like any good gainfully employed millennial worth her Instagram followers, you have saved up all your vacation days and are looking for some events someplace to spend them on. While we know that you’ve had your trip to Bali planned for a while now, here are some festivals for you to kick back, socialize, and of course, get the perfect shot.
Anatomy of a Carry On
Travelers don’t stop – we just keep going and going. And going. On my return home, I’m already planning another trip before my plane lands. I blame Europe for this addictive-yet-fun habit. What can I say? I just can’t help myself! I live for adventures and experiences. Because of this crazy obsession, I’ve mastered the art of fitting all of my traveling essentials in my carry-on for a 10-day trip.
The Perfect Travel Shot
One of the most rewarding parts of being an influencer is being able to tell stories and share them with the world. Creating the perfect shot while traveling is one of the best ways to do this. While you can always tell someone about your fantastic trip, sometimes you can show it better than you can say it, and that is where taking great photographs come into play. Here are a few things to consider when preparing to create your perfect travel shot.
Black Travel Communities
Black travelers spend a whopping 50 billion dollars every year traveling internationally and domestically. And when the travel industry failed to acknowledge us, we created platforms to show the world that we are indeed here.
Bey & Jay Photo Inspo
Beyonce created plenty of Queen Bee buzz last year with the her video “Apeshit” filmed at the Louvre. Tourism bumped a whole 25% since 2017, the Louvre credits the power couple Beyonce and Jay Z for their poplar contribution. Here are some of our favorite dope shots of black travelers at the Lourve.
Travel Styles You'll Love
When it comes to our hair as black women, many of us have to do a lot to maintain it on a daily basis. But when we’re traveling, doing our hair is the last thing on our mind. Check out our list of 10 great styles to keep your travel hair regimen easy and fun.
Get Perfect Travel Photos
Travel selfies are great, but it’s important to mix it up a bit. With that in mind, if you’re traveling with bae, who’s better to take that shot than the one who knows you best?
Wakanda Group Photos We Love
What’s better than exploring the world with your squad? Taking dope Wakanda Forever inspired group shots with your crew. If you’re planning on jet setting soon with your squad, here’s why you should slay the gram with Wakanda inspired photos and why we love them.
10 Apps for Stress-Free Travel
Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive and stressful. Travel apps are here to make the process smoother and more cost-effective. If you’re planning a trip soon, here are 10 free apps to download to help you plan a fantastic trip while saving money and decreasing your stress level.