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.
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.
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.
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
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 ).
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.
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?"
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 ).
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.
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!
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.
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 ).
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.
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 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...
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.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.
it's all I see in my feed. I've neglected so many other groups cause I'm always reading NTT stuff.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
...... 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.
Oh my gosh, I just went to Travel Noire and watched their video on how to book a cheap flight. I guess I'm going to be travelling more sooner than I thought.
Here's the link: http://travelnoire.com/instantly-save-on-flights/?hvid=2bJe53
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!
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. .