‘we Out Here’: Inside The New Black Travel Movement

Dee Raven

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I'm so glad I saw this thread. I would love to travel more, but I always feel worried about travelling as a single black woman. This is such encouragement. I'll have to check these groups out.
 

CarLiTa

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ditto. am I the only one lookig sideways at urban travellers, negro travellers. you have the funds to travel, you be traveller. the end abeg.

Not the only one... I feel the same way. I enjoy looking at the photos on TN, but after a while they have a certain air about them... I'm sure you all know what I mean.

I'd join a travel group only for the chance to meet up with people over dinner in a new country. Less so about planning trips together, though I imagine nice friendships could come from that. But I'm less a fan of this feeling of: Oh, I belong to some exclusive travel group... not really my thing.
 

JewelleNY

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I've been a member for a while now on FB, there are so many new members now that the posts fill up my FB feed, I liked the group better when it seemed more private but I do love seeing all of the pictures of places I have never heard of and learning how to travel on a budget ;)
 

growth2come

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Both groups are absolutely amazing and hearing travel stories from people like me travelling the world is just a treat for tips on expenses, tours and places to see. I have part of both groups as I have written about some of my travels on TravelNoire and joined Nomadness over a year ago.
 

Solila

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Both groups are absolutely amazing and hearing travel stories from people like me travelling the world is just a treat for tips on expenses, tours and places to see. I have part of both groups as I have written about some of my travels on TravelNoire and joined Nomadness over a year ago.

What?! I didn't know that! Girl you know I love your travel pics. I always get my life through your pics. Lol

I will admit though, there are certain people I see on IG who stay "jetsetting." One day in Laos and the next day Tanzania. Now its none of my business but I can't help but wonder "You don't have a job? Like, do you work?"
 

Solila

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Was just talking about this to my friend. I'm visiting a slew of places this year and my Thailand tour is less than 2 months away. Plus I'm making the long drive this Friday to Texas for my 13 week nursing assignment and I hope to take full advantage of seeing the state while I'm there.. Im geeked for Big Bend National Park. I'm trying to decide what state I want to work next after my contract is up. Depends on how this first assignment goes.

I do not consider going to Vegas and Miami as someone being well traveled. But it's so funny how people have interesting places right in their back yard and don't take advantage of it. I have a friend who lives in SC and has Never been to Charleston...like what?! Bruh. But brags about going on wack cruises and NYC. Stop with the basicness.

BillsBackerz67 Ooo, good luck hunny! I know you're gonna have fun.
 

LiftedUp

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I think the social media aspect is whats making it "new". It's sparking a lot of interest for blacks 25-35. They can "see" it and know it can be done. It's inspiration :yep:

The bolded is my point. My mother was a black woman growing up in the Caribbean who did this in the 1970s/80s and travelled on her own, with friends and with her travel and photography group (she was an amateur photographer :look:).

What I am getting at is that these articles make it seem as it is "new" for black people when it is not.

To me, it seems as though something happened with black people between then and now, there is a "brand newness" when in actuality we have been doing this (and other things) for years now.
 

Always~Wear~Joy

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The bolded is my point. My mother was a black woman growing up in the Caribbean who did this in the 1970s/80s and travelled on her own, with friends and with her travel and photography group (she was an amateur photographer :look:).

What I am getting at is that these articles make it seem as it is "new" for black people when it is not.

To me, it seems as though something happened with black people between then and now, there is a "brand newness" when in actuality we have been doing this (and other things) for years now.


I agree with you. I don't think the article is saying travel amongst blacks is new. The movement just makes it more recognized and enlightens those who never thought it possible or even cared to take interest.
 

nysister

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Very cool! I like the exposure, however I'm not really their demographic. I've been traveling all over the world for the past 20 years just like my Mom did back in the 60s. The thought of Black people traveling was never strange or odd, but I'm glad to see it's picked up steam. We are everywhere, we go everywhere and it's nice to see more Black faces in places around the world instead of just white & rich asian.
 

nysister

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What?! I didn't know that! Girl you know I love your travel pics. I always get my life through your pics. Lol

I will admit though, there are certain people I see on IG who stay "jetsetting." One day in Laos and the next day Tanzania. Now its none of my business but I can't help but wonder "You don't have a job? Like, do you work?"

Freelance. Temping. I made a good living and was able to take off whenever I wanted too for 10 years temping with a Fortune 25 company. I always had work when I wanted even if it wasn't necessarily where I wanted to be.

I've recently switched careers and jobs, but I still have flexibility, and I work from home, so technically I can be anywhere in the states traveling and working.

Focus on types of work that provide flexibility in schedule, just remember that they're not always as "secure" as other jobs, however you have your life to work in a career, I think it's more important to travel and have a well rounded world view when you're young.

My 20s and 30s were all about what I wanted to do. I'll be 40 this year and I still travel, but I've more of a career focus than before and I don't regret an ounce of my life. It's been and will be enjoyable!
 

nlamr2013

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Not sure if listed already but flights from ny(jfk) to stockholm-arlanda this month on opal airlines are running from just under 200 to about 400.
 

CurlyMoo

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The bolded is my point. My mother was a black woman growing up in the Caribbean who did this in the 1970s/80s and travelled on her own, with friends and with her travel and photography group (she was an amateur photographer :look:).

What I am getting at is that these articles make it seem as it is "new" for black people when it is not.

To me, it seems as though something happened with black people between then and now, there is a "brand newness" when in actuality we have been doing this (and other things) for years now.

I am a traveler. I am still surprised at how many Americans do not travel outside of the country. Never even been on a plane before.

Does anyone know of any other travel groups, not race specific?
 

Shiks

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They don't book trips together per se,they share the deal as well as tips.

I also liked it when it was less crowded but the brand needs to grow. I have gotten amazing tricks and made good friends.
 

Holla

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Someone asked me about this recently. ...I didn't even think about temping. I told him that he could be a freelance photographer/writer, online teacher/tutor, etc.

I know an attorney who did an "around the world" trip right after she started her own practice. She only took on clients that should could work with remotely without face to face meetings; she reviewed business contracts, consulted, etc. All appointments were scheduled in advance and over the phone. She used wifi and hotel computers to do work. She did it for about six months while she hopped around Australia, Asia, and Europe before returning to the US. I've traveled a lot internationally but most of it was through special programs organized by the State Department, universities, conferences, etc.

You don't have to be broke while traveling internationally.

Freelance. Temping. I made a good living and was able to take off whenever I wanted too for 10 years temping with a Fortune 25 company. I always had work when I wanted even if it wasn't necessarily where I wanted to be.

I've recently switched careers and jobs, but I still have flexibility, and I work from home, so technically I can be anywhere in the states traveling and working.

Focus on types of work that provide flexibility in schedule, just remember that they're not always as "secure" as other jobs, however you have your life to work in a career, I think it's more important to travel and have a well rounded world view when you're young.

My 20s and 30s were all about what I wanted to do. I'll be 40 this year and I still travel, but I've more of a career focus than before and I don't regret an ounce of my life. It's been and will be enjoyable!
 

Duchesse

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I love this and happy to see more of us being exposed to and exposing ourselves to the world.

My grandmother is my first "we out here" inspiration. She worked in education and I grew up with her bringing back souvenirs from her many travels abroad...I believe to every continent except Antarctica. And my father is an armchair traveler so I grew up devouring his National Geographic magazine and dreamed of seeing all the beauty in the world. She started really traveling after her divorce :look:

I'm grateful that life has allowed me the chance to see some of the world and will continue to. I like showing my students that there is soooooo much for them to see.....it's sad how many do not even go outside their neighborhoods and do tourist things. I hope to instill in them a desire to be more international in their thinking.
 
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nysister

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Someone asked me about this recently. ...I didn't even think about temping. I told him that he could be a freelance photographer/writer, online teacher/tutor, etc.

I know an attorney who did an "around the world" trip right after she started her own practice. She only took on clients that should could work with remotely without face to face meetings; she reviewed business contracts, consulted, etc. All appointments were scheduled in advance and over the phone. She used wifi and hotel computers to do work. She did it for about six months while she hopped around Australia, Asia, and Europe before returning to the US. I've traveled a lot internationally but most of it was through special programs organized by the State Department, universities, conferences, etc.

You don't have to be broke while traveling internationally.

Smart woman, she had a great plan!

Re the bold. Sure don't. You can market your skills all over the place. Make contacts, continuously market, network. You can do it if you really want to! :yep:
 

Southernbella.

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The bolded is my point. My mother was a black woman growing up in the Caribbean who did this in the 1970s/80s and travelled on her own, with friends and with her travel and photography group (she was an amateur photographer :look:).

What I am getting at is that these articles make it seem as it is "new" for black people when it is not.

To me, it seems as though something happened with black people between then and now, there is a "brand newness" when in actuality we have been doing this (and other things) for years now.

I agree. My mom and all her friends who worked for the airlines were always traveling, meeting up in other countries, etc. They weren't rich but the flights were free and that meant seeing the world.

I'm kind of surprised to see people making such a big deal about it. There have always been cheap flights, buddy passes, vacation days.
 

Always~Wear~Joy

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They don't book trips together per se,they share the deal as well as tips.

I also liked it when it was less crowded but the brand needs to grow. I have gotten amazing tricks and made good friends.

I agree and will be glad when it moves off of FB.
 

Kiowa

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I am a traveler. I am still surprised at how many Americans do not travel outside of the country. Never even been on a plane before.

Does anyone know of any other travel groups, not race specific?

I am not...many don't even see the need for a passport...:lol:
 

Babysaffy

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Thanks so much for this thread OP. I was just this past weekend trying to explain to my SO this almost painful feeling of wanderlust that's hit me over the last few years. I must travel. Not in a clichéd vacation way but I really want to see a lot of the world before I die and will definitely be taking long sabbaticals from work to do so when the time is right. Until then I'll have to make do with weekends and annual weeks or fortnights away.

Going back to read the comments properly now.
 

fula97

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I agree. My mom and all her friends who worked for the airlines were always traveling, meeting up in other countries, etc. They weren't rich but the flights were free and that meant seeing the world.

I'm kind of surprised to see people making such a big deal about it. There have always been cheap flights, buddy passes, vacation days.
There are people who (color doesn't matter) who have no burning desire to leave the continental US and if they can't get a Big Mac or steak they don't want to go. My ex had a friend who worked at Northwest at the ticket counter and NEVER traveled except maybe to SC to see family and they never wanted to travel anywhere but by car. We benefited and used all her buddy passes.

Then you have the ones who complain that it to far to travel. If you can do a long weekend to Vegas which is 5+ from NYC you add an hour and you can be in Iceland

But I love travel and don't get those who don't.
 

LovelyLouboutin

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I've been a member for a while now on FB, there are so many new members now that the posts fill up my FB feed, I liked the group better when it seemed more private but I do love seeing all of the pictures of places I have never heard of and learning how to travel on a budget ;)
it's all I see in my feed. I've neglected so many other groups cause I'm always reading NTT stuff.
 

Always~Wear~Joy

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...... almost painful feeling of wanderlust that's hit me over the last few years. I must travel. Not in a clichéd vacation way but I really want to see a lot of the world before I die and will definitely be taking long sabbaticals from work to do so when the time is right. Until then I'll have to make do with weekends and annual weeks or fortnights away.

Going back to read the comments properly now.

I feel the same way!!! Wanderlust is a strong nagging feeling but I embrace it lol. I'm glad you like the post. I'm loving the dialogue in here. :)
 

SpiritJunkie

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Glad I seen this thread. I am now a young empty. Nester for over a year now, I'm 44 & I've been traveling ever since & knocking off my bucket list.
I did essence music festival twice
Saint Lucia
Trinidad
Grenada
La

And planning a cruise & Paris this year. I'm going to try & join the group but will subscribe to this page in the meantime. Happy traveling!!
 

butter_pecan

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Freelance. Temping. I made a good living and was able to take off whenever I wanted too for 10 years temping with a Fortune 25 company. I always had work when I wanted even if it wasn't necessarily where I wanted to be. I've recently switched careers and jobs, but I still have flexibility, and I work from home, so technically I can be anywhere in the states traveling and working. Focus on types of work that provide flexibility in schedule, just remember that they're not always as "secure" as other jobs, however you have your life to work in a career, I think it's more important to travel and have a well rounded world view when you're young. My 20s and 30s were all about what I wanted to do. I'll be 40 this year and I still travel, but I've more of a career focus than before and I don't regret an ounce of my life. It's been and will be enjoyable!

I contract and hardly ever take permanent jobs because I like my freedom and don't always wanna work around the clock.
 

FelaShrine

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There are people who (color doesn't matter) who have no burning desire to leave the continental US and if they can't get a Big Mac or steak they don't want to go. .

My ex had friend like that. I thought he was so gross. Talking about why would I leave the US..for what, we got everything :blah: just gross :rolleyes:
 
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