Updated June 2020. Since this post was originally written 2 years ago, I have met additional amazing Black and Brown travel bloggers. But still, the travel industry lacks diversity. We are not well represented. Although “Diversity and Inclusion” is the current “it” phrase, how many travel brands are actually practicing this? How many are hiring travel bloggers of color for their executive teams and campaigns? How many of them are paying us equally? As you can see from this list, Black travel bloggers cover all travel niches including luxury, family travel, adventure travel, budget, solo, culinary and outdoor travel. The additional Black travel bloggers listed really deserve their own blog post as a Part II. However, I wanted to have one big fat list as a resource especially since this blog post still ranks as #1 for a Google search of “Black Travel Bloggers”. So, even if you have read this list before, please scroll to the bottom to follow the new travel bloggers listed. Thank you. 

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The black travel bloggers listed range in age, sex, and travel niches. Although I have been blogging for years now, this is my first round up of black travel bloggers. I have admired many of these travel bloggers over the years and they have inspired me and supported me in this travel blogging journey. Another reason I wanted to feature these amazing black travel bloggers is because too often travel blogging lists look the same and lack diversity. Besides paying homage to the pioneers that you are probably familiar with, I wanted to showcase new and less familiar black travel bloggers. There are so many of us out here.

I have chosen Instagram as the means to introduce them because Instagram has also become very uniform in terms of what types of bloggers and photos get seen. Follow these amazing black travel bloggers listed below to get a diverse line up in your Instagram feed. I am sure you will love them as much as I do. It was actually hard to find pictures of some of these black travel bloggers on their Instagram accounts because their accounts are so focused on travel and beautiful photography.

Top 50 Black Travel Bloggers

1. Oneika The Traveller:

When I first started travel blogging, Oneika was the first person I could identify with (read more about my early experience as a black female travel writer). At the time, I honestly didn’t see any other female black travel bloggers on social media. Later I found several black travel couples I love to follow as well. Oneika is a trailblazer and I am so happy for her success. She speaks her mind about everything including the lack of diversity in travel blogging. Besides her blog, you can also catch her on Travel Channel’s Big City, Little Budget & One Bag and You’re Out.

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Ice ice baby ❄️🏔️🎶 With fewer than 350,000 inhabitants spread across 40,000 square miles, Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. But for what it lacks in population, it totally makes up for in jaw-dropping landscapes– the Nordic island nation is characterised by many mountains and glaciers. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is one of Iceland's most popular destinations and a great place to get up close and personal with floating icebergs!

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2. Carol Cain of Girl Gone Travel:

I have also been following Carol for years and have had the privilege of meeting her in person. Carol is outspoken on her blog, on social media and in her work as a consultant about the need for diversity in travel blogging. She gave an excellent opening keynote speech at TBEX North America in 2015. She encouraged everyone to share their unique stories based on their different backgrounds. These days she is busy running @BraveWorldMedia

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Self isolating in nature. It’s been a bit since we had a warmish, sunny day and we’re so excited to finally get out and go for a walk. We avoided the main trail entrance – which meant the trails were muddier too but also isolated. So nice to disconnect, talk, and laugh. So grateful for them. #familia #nature #selfisolationinnature #fingerlakes

A post shared by Carol Cain (@girlgonetravel) on Apr 25, 2020 at 2:35pm PDT

3. Erick Prince of Minority Nomad:

Erick wants to be the first African-American to travel to every country and I have no doubt that he will accomplish this. He has already traveled to 95 countries. Erick is not only one of my top 25 great black travel bloggers but he is also a vlogger and an accomplished photographer. He has the unique ability to capture humanity in pictures from all over the world.

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This shot probably terrifies people right now. But I find solace in the beautiful chaos of it all. Today I was able to have a chat with @dipyourtoesin about Story Telling Through Travel Photography. A topic I know and love. The conversation had me looking through some previous documentary photography gigs, and I was quickly reminded of events like this. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Currently, in the states, there's a HUGE debate around religious gatherings. I'm assuming the same discussion is being had elsewhere as well. And the positions of appropriateness/responsibility vs. personal freedom and rights are at odds. Which I find fascinating. Because I'm not exactly sure where I stand on the topic. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ I'm a huge advocate for personal rights and freedoms. I believe people should be able to do whatever stupid thing they want as long as they don't later whine for help from others when they get in trouble/hurt. BUT when you're putting others in danger (according to leading minds on the subject which I may or may not agree with) should your "freedom" be suspended? Who determines the line? What are we willing to give up for perceived safety? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Attending events like Thaipusam opened my eyes to a different perspective on life. A different way forward. A different spirit and energy. Looking back at experiences like this, I worry a bit for what comes next. As things change, will we see such community gatherings again? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What are your thoughts? Should people suspend certain rights for the benefit of others?

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4. Lola Akinmade Akerstrom

Lola is a travel blogger, speaker, an award-winning National Geographic photographer and author of two novels-Due North and Lagom Book. Her pictures are stunning.  Lola definitely has a sense of adventure and will travel to popular tourist destinations or places off the beaten track to reveal their beauty.

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So excited to announce my book "LAGOM – The Swedish Secret to Living Well" drops worldwide on August 10! Thank you so much @headlinehome and @headlinebooks for bringing this wonderful book to life! Learn more at www.lagombook.com Here's a quick peek at the first 7 of 12+ foreign editions so far! A piece of the puzzle. Find the rest on my profile. . . ——————————————– More: www.lagombook.com Twitter: LolaAkinmade Facebook: GeotravelersNiche ——————————————– . . . #BBCTravel #LoveTheWorld #NordicTB #Svenskaresebloggar #WeAreInfluencers #iamtb #instatravel #travel #NGTUK #natgeotravel #travelblogger #fodorsonthego #scandinavianphotographers #lagom #lagombook #livelagom #livinglagom #lagomliving #bookstagram #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #bookshelf #wellness #swedishstyle #scandinavia #sweden #swedish

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5. Olivia of O.Christine Blog:

Olivia is a travel and wellness blogger. She left the hustle and bustle and stress of corporate America to find her own path on the road. Olivia often spends weeks to months in a destination and really gives you a sense of the people, place and culture. She was part of a guest post on my blog discussing how housesitting helps her see the world.

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I’ve always wanted to walk under an umbrella path like this. #DreamsComeTrue . . . . #umbrellas #umbrella #umbrellastreet #colorfulumbrellas #artexhibit #ochristine #femaletraveler #wegotoo #afrolatina #travellatina #taiwan #taichung #taichungcity #asia #timefortaiwan

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6. Ernest of Fly Brother:

Ernest is a travel blogger, host of his own TV show and podcast. Look out for Ernest as a speaker at a travel conference near you. He is also hosting travel events. If you are looking for information on Brazil-he is your go to guy. I am waiting on him to plan a trip to Bahia.

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When you try to be cute but trip over a blade of grass. 😆🌍❤ Sweater by @hm . . . #mishaps #Gondar #Ethiopia #Africa #thisisafrica #travelafrica #travel #instatravel #igtravel #blacktravel #gaytravel #blackgaytravel #wegotoo #blackmentraveltoo #weworktotravel #nomadness #blackandabroad #upintheairlife #travelnoire #tastemakersafrica #melaninmajority #hardlyhome #travelisthenewclub #laughter #joy #FlyBrother

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7. Ashlee of Will Drink for Travel:

Ashley runs a travel and spirits blog. She is a girl after my own heart because she incorporates wine and cocktails into her travels. If you are traveling to a destination, she shares great tips on places to go, places to drink and to eat. Ashlee was featured on Thrillist and can be seen as a travel contributor on Baltimore TV.

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In living color. #willdrinkfortravel #travelblogger #Miami #WynwoodWalls #Wynwood

A post shared by Ashlee | Will Drink For Travel (@willdrinkfortravel) on Jan 29, 2018 at 6:46pm PST

8. Travis Levius of Mister Levius:

Travis is a travel journalist and video host based in London. Travis is always living his best luxurious life. He is a freelance writer for CNN, National Geographic, Forbes, Telegraph and more. He is now doing coaching on travel writing which is awesome. Travis is also a speaker and we were both featured in a Griots Republic luxury issue.

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The Beau of the Ball. 🕴🏿🕴🏿 [ @Kaffeesiederball | Vienna ]

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9. Francesca of One Girl One World:

Francesca has studied and worked abroad and speaks 3 languages.  She is the author of the world’s first digital English Guide to Martinique. Her Instagram photos will have you hopping on a plane to the Caribbean.

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As you guys know, I’m all about the culture when I travel. When I discovered @emmanuelle_soundjata_’s work I knew I had to interview her! She’s a Caribbean artist, and made this fabulous dress and headwrap on the spot, by hand, with no pins or needles! 😱 I was honored that she did her traditional headwrap and bodywrap on me for a photoshoot 😍✨ Check out my blog for the interview, the link is in my bio! ♥️Have any of you ever rocked a headwrap before? ••••••••• 📸Photo credit: @lewills_972

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10. Ashley of Hey Ashley Renne:

Ashley is an Instagram star. Her pictures are breathtaking and garners 2000, 3000, 4000+ likes! She describes her brand as “eco-luxe travel and lifestyle content creator”. Ashley is now focusing on her vegan and sustainable lifestyle. She is a host of @shgliving-Smart, Healthy, Green, Living.

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✈️ Have you been keeping up with my IG Stories? Tell me your favorite place I've been to so far! ★★ 😴 Woooo y'all I'm exhausted. In a good way. I've been traveling nonstop and country hopping with @Dannyriversmitchell from @blackgirlstraveltoo for over a week, which is why I've been slacking on posting photos. We get up early, get back late, sleep, and repeat. And I'm loving it! ★★ 🍷 Currently I'm trying to keep my eyes open after drinking wine all day. Right now we're in a country where that's totally normal and you know I like to blend in with the locals 😉 So bottoms up! ★★ 👉🏽 PS. Catch up on all the shenanigans from the past week by checking out my IG Story highlights! ★★ . . . #grandcanyon #arizona #visitarizona #explorearizona #outdoorwomen #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #travelnoire #blackgirlmagic #indianblogger #blackgirlswhoblog #wildernessbabes #mountaingirls #adventurelife #schooloftravel #iamtb #nationalparks

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11. Tausha of The Globe Getter:

Tausha works fulltime but still makes time to travel around the world. On her blog, you can find tips on how to travel efficiently, travel stories, travel tips and travel guides. Tausha also shares my love of Jamaica. She has been featured in Travel & Leisure, Buzzfeed and Afar to name a few.

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On the blog – Are Travel Influencers Actually Influential? 🤷🏾‍♀️ 🤔 Head to the link in my bio to read my thoughts. What do you think?

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12. Nathan of World Wide Nate: 

Nathan is the “Adventure Ambassador”. He is a hosts group trips and has been featured in major publications like Forbes and CNN. You can follow his travels on his YouTube channel and on UMC.tv  “World Wide Nate: African Adventures”.

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I had no idea how beautiful Park City, UT is and the snowboarding there is spectacular! What made this trip even better was I visiting during Sundance. Films and snowboarding! It doesn't get much better than this! #fbf #escapewithnate #fromchicagotothecongo #snowboarding #watchumc Where is your favorite place to snowboard or ski?

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13. Roni of Roni The Travel Guru:

Roni has lived abroad, speaks several languages and has 25 years of travel industry experience. Roni shares this knowledge and travel tips with you on her blog. She is also the author of the book “How to travel to Paris like a rock star: Even if you have an indie band budget”.

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Did you know Togo had beaches? The water was so warm and I couldn't resist putting my feet in. Water calms me and immediately makes me feel like I don't have a care in the world. Are you a beach person?#thisisafrica #RoniInAfrica #travelblogger #travels #blackgirlsrock #africa #traveling #travelaccessories #bloggerlife #bloggerlifestyle #afrique #smallbusiness #nomadness #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #afro #afrohair

A post shared by Roni Faida (@ronithetravelguru) on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:36pm PST

14. Nicole of I Luv 2 Globe Trot:

Nicole is an expat with a wealth of travel knowledge and experience. She currently resides in the Middle East but globetrots to destinations near and far. If you are looking for the best hotels and spas in the UAE-this is the place to go. Nicole has built up a community of over 4000 expats and travel enthusiasts in her Facebook group. She is also the author of “A Guide to Landing an English Teaching Job Abroad”. Nicole and I were also part of the Jetsetter Roundups travel series. Check it out for valuable travel information.

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Enjoyed myself at Dubai's Fashion Forward weekend. Met some cool people in the magazine industry and a new friend ;-). This is how should be rolling in style lol. #FashionForward2017 #expatlife #visitDubai #myDubai #travelnoire #blackgirlstraveltoo #MBFFWD #iluv2globetrot

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15. Annette of From Annette With Love:

Annette is an award-winning writer. She has built a fat inclusive community called @fatgirlstraveling. She is also a powerful speaker. I have met Annette several times and she has a wonderful spirit. I love her message of inclusivity. Annette also hosts small group trips around the world as well as an annual @fgt_fatcamp.

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Mellow #Yellowstone. 💛✊🏾 #BLM #FatGirlsTraveling #diversifyoutdoors #BlackLivesMatter #yellowstonenationalpark #amplifymelanatedvoices #payblackwomen

A post shared by Annette 💜 (@fromannettewithlove) on Jun 3, 2020 at 6:26pm PDT

16. Tyra of The Traveling Esq:

Tyra is a fulltime attorney, a travel blogger, a photographer and an entrepreneur. She is also a speaker at blogging conferences discussing copy write laws and trademarks. Tyra launched her travel group trips this year called “Been There Seen That” culinary experiences”. 

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I took a quick solo trip down to Playa del Carmen, and while I was there I took a day trip to Chichen Itza. I never have pictures of myself anywhere, so I was sure to snag one while at a wonder of the world. I'm going to start doing a better job of getting my own pics, though it can be challenging when you are a solo traveler. #travel #traveler #travelblog #travelblogger #wonderoftheworld #7wonders #mexico #yucatan #chichenitza #pyramid #architecture #cancun #wanderlust #passportlife #jetsetlife #jetsetter #nofilter #solotravel #selfie #traveltuesday

A post shared by Tyra The Traveling Esquire (@thetravelingesq) on Feb 6, 2018 at 10:49am PST

17. Ciara of Hey Ciara: 

Ciara quit her job to travel the world solo! Her Instagram pictures are stunning and informative. Her blog provides even more information with travel guides to beautiful locations around the world. She is also a speaker and has been featured in just about every major publication from Forbes to Cosmopolitan to Elle Magazine. 

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Get in, loser! We’re going to Cuba 😜 For anyone heading to Cuba, there are several blog posts that you might find helpful – booking flights, booking a place to stay, how to travel there legally as a US citizen & the experiences I had with @cubacandela including( dinner with @beyonce???). Tons of info! Also, I’m SUPER excited to be doing a giveaway later today! Can’t wait to share & just be more present for you all on IG! . . . . . . . #islandmagic #uoonyou #cuba #havana

A post shared by Ciara | Solo Female Travel (@hey_ciara) on Feb 6, 2018 at 9:34am PST

18. Lauren of Outdoorsy Diva:

Lauren is an adventurous blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Read her travel stories on a solo trip to the Azores, glamping, visiting a nudist camp, spending the night in a tree house and a yurt. You can also find her tubing, canoeing, kayaking or zip lining. Lauren’s adventurous spirit doesn’t end with travel. She is also a foodie and will share her unique eats in her hometown of Tampa and while traveling. Lauren also has a podcast and is a speaker. 

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Jumping for joy at Cumberland Island National Seashore in front of the Dungeness Mansion ruins #TravelTuesday #FindYourPark #GetOutside #GreatOutdoors #OutdoorsyDiva #RoadTrip #FamilyTravel #BlackTravelers #USATravel #VisitGeorgia #JumpingAllOvertheWorld #OutdoorAfro #CampingTrip 📸photog: @natural_beauty321

A post shared by Lauren of OutdoorsyDiva.com (@outdoorsydiva) on Jun 27, 2017 at 1:36pm PDT

19. KemKem of Next Bite of Life Blog:

KemKem and her husband live in Spain and travel extensively throughout Europe and beyond. Like me, she has a love of history, architecture and food.  KemKem and her husband take their time in exploring each destination so her blog posts are full of useful information. She also contributed to the Housesitting 101 guest post. She also has a podcast and I was happy to be a guest appearance. 

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Royal gardens of the Alcazar, Cordoba. Did you know this was where Columbus got funding from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand?. There is a statue of that here too. Gorgeous! ; : #córdoba #royalalcazar #royalalcazargardens #andalucía #spain❤️

A post shared by Kemkem & Federico (@nextbiteoflife) on Aug 18, 2017 at 6:04am PDT

20. Holly of HollyDayz:

Holly is a travel blogger, travel vlogger and has a podcast. Holly’s blog posts tell you what you need to know prior to going to a destination and what to expect once you get there. If you do not have a lot of time, expect her to show you how to get the most out of it. She highlights destinations, hotels and restaurants on her blog and vlog.

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It isn’t always about traveling to other places. It’s always great to walk around and enjoy your own city! So here I am enjoying a stroll through Brooklyn Bridge Park. Great place to sit and look at how beautiful my city is! . . . . #nyc #blacktravelista #ilovenewyork #brooklynbridge #brooklynbridgepark #hometownlove #exploremore #travelgram #traveldiary #beachentry #nyc_explorers #cityscape #nycviews #skyline #potd #travelnoire #travelisthenewclub #lovemycity #brooklyn #queensgirl #nycnights #curlyhair

A post shared by Holly – Travel & Lifestyle (@itshollydayz) on Aug 22, 2018 at 1:52pm PDT

21. Glo of The Blog Abroad:

Gloria has done it all. Blogger, entrepreneur, author, speaker, group trips, retreats and business coach. Her current Instagram feed is filled with inspirational and business advice. I love the first line on her account “Creating Resources for the Revolution”.

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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲. $𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲. It was 2018 and business was pawwwwpin. I was getting pitched up to a dozen times a day. My blog was at its peak, features and reposts were a daily occurrence, and I had flown over 135,000 miles that year [mostly on the dime of brands], visited 30 new countries, and was living my got damn best life. But this is the problem with having a winning streak. You think you’re untouchable. I definitely let the lifestyle get to my head and I was humbled in the best way possible. As I was juggling red-eye flights and free luxury stays in all my top bucket list destinations, the email hit my inbox and I froze. 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧: 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 Link in bio to read the full blog post! Hopefully some valuable lessons for everyone. I think more than anything, I've learned that this next chapter of stillness has matured me in all the ways nomadic life couldn't 🙏🏾 "𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝘆 $𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲" #linkinbio

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22. Danielle of Hotel Whisperer:

Danielle describes herself as a luxury hotel lover and global experiences collector.

No matter where in the world you are traveling to, if you are looking for a luxury hotel, Danielle is the person to check with. She is also a senior editor for Ebony magazine and a contributor to many other publications such as Essence and Travel Noire.

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Missing Malaysia today. Definitely looking forward to another Malaysia/Singapore combo trip soon! @tourmalaysiausa @malaysia.truly.asia

A post shared by Danielle (@hotelwhisperer) on Jan 22, 2018 at 6:21am PST

23. Jewels of Travel Jewels:

Jewels describes herself as a lover of cheap flights and authentic travel experiences. At some point last year, I subscribed to her blog and I am so glad that I did. It is clean and refreshing and pretty. Her pictures in destinations such as Brazil, Morocco and Bali are gorgeous and will surely cause wanderlust. With her blog, she not only inspires you to get to these destinations but gives practical advice on how to get there, what to do and even what to pack.

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Grateful. 💫

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24. Nate Chambers of The Vagabond Experience:

Nate describes himself as a World traveler, an adventurist a content creator, an adventurist, a wine enthusiast and a lover of luxury. Nate also has a YouTube channel with stunning images of luxury resorts, world adventures such as white water rafting the Nile River and river rafting in Uganda.

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I think it’s time to head back to the mountains #Switzerland #SwissAlps #TheVagabondExperience #Travel #Adventure #Experiences #Nature #Nomad #Wanderlust #FBF #Vagabond

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25. Kellee Edwards of Kellee Set Go:

Kellee started out as a blogger and a vlogger and is now the Travel Channel star of “Mysterious Islands”. She is a pilot and a scuba diver and uses these skills to explore destinations by land, air or by sea. Be sure to check out her show and catch her as a speaker at major travel conferences like the Travel & Adventure Show. 

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Me: “But your shoes and socks are going to get wet! And what about the boom mic and your sound pack it’s electronic!!!! The WATEEEEER” Him: “Kellee, we’re making TV, I do this.” Me: 🤣 “OK, then!” Proceeds to walk out of the water with the sun setting in the background saying my lines like a G. 💅🏾🤷🏽‍♀️ ONE WEEK from today “The Trip 2018” airs February 18th, 10/9PM ETC on @travelchannel! • • #KelleeSetGo #livetravelchannel #travelchannel #travelgram #travel #antigua #thetrip #tvhost #pilot #explorer #adventurer #scubadiver #onepiece #pink #ootd #body #blackgirlmagic #caribbean #ocean #workflow #idothis

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And, if you are reading my blog for the first time-be sure to fall in love with me too! I am Nadeen of The Sophisticated Life Blog. I am a speaker, author and an award winning travel, food and wine blogger. I am also a physician and balance work with traveling around the world.  I have been on CNN as a medical expert and featured on Travel Channel.com, Essence magazine, The Huffington Post, MSN Travel, Buzzfeed and Travel Noire. Check out my series of travel Ebooks on Amazon. 

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I 👏🏽AM 👏🏽SO 👏🏽IMPRESSED 👏🏽WITH 👏🏽The 👏🏽BLACK 👏🏽WINE 👏🏽COMMUNITY!!! They have come out in droves to support each other during this difficult time. The person I first noticed leading the charge was @juliaconey who I met years ago at a travel conference actually. I can’t wait to see where she takes @blackwineprofessionals For starters you can scroll to see the list she started of Black people in the wine industry. This is all inspiring to me as I further my wine studies. But, I have been blogging about wine for over 5 years. For those of you that are new to my page…I wear many many hats 🎩 Lol. Let me reintroduce myself….. 1) I am a physician practicing hospital 🏥 medicine in Atlanta Georgia 2) My travel blog & brand-The Sophisticated Life-provides destination guides including food & wine guides 😋😋 3) Last year I became an Amazon Best-Selling Author with the release of 3 Ebooks including one on USA wine regions 🍷👏🏽 4) I have visited wine regions all over the world including all over Europe, New Zealand, Australia &South Africa. South America is up next! 5) I am currently studying for my first wine certification thru @wsetglobal (#WSET2) 6) My dream is to curate luxury food & wine tours to destinations all over the world 🌍 7) Last but not least I have blogged for YEARS about Black winemakers & Black-owned wineries most recently in February for Black history month. I have written about @abbeycreekwine @maisonnoirwines @mcbridesisters @frichettewinery @seven_sisters_vineyards @brownestate & many others. Be sure to check out the latest blog post! So, will you come with me on a future 🍷🍷🍷 trip? Please be sure to follow all these amazing Black winemakers, wineries & companies! I hope to be one of them soon! In the meantime you can purchase my Ebook on Amazon 😄 . . . . #blackwine #blackwinemakers #blackwinelovers #blacksommelier #blacksomm #winelovers #culinarytravel #wineandtravel #wineblogger #wineoclock #foodandwine #amplifymelanatedvoices #amplifyblackvoices #blackwineries #blackwineprofessionals

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AND THE LISTS GOES ON AND ON………

Danielle of The Thought Card

Kim of Work Hard Travel Well

Joanna of Joanna E.com

Marty of Marty San Diego

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CREATE YOUR OWN LANE, FOCUS ON NO ONE’S DIRECTION BUT YOURS. • “You’ll learn as you grow older , that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well beaten path. • If you don’t remember anything else i said this year, remember that. 2020 is going to be so blissful! I promise you that! 📸 @dipyourtoesin Ofcourse! Who else can make me look good 😂. My angels on earth.

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Tomiko of Passports and Grub

Jakiya of Traveling Fro

Jessica of The Ufuoma

Monique of An Unstoppable Journey

Gabby of Packs Light 

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🌸🌵☀️✈️~ 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 ~⛵️🏕🐬🌺 ⠀ Girl how the ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙 am I supposed to know we’re living in an episode of Black Mirror aliens could abduct us at any moment I’m just along for the ride ☺️🚁🗺💛✨

A post shared by Gabby Beckford, Gen Z Travel (@packslight) on May 16, 2020 at 7:52am PDT

Emmanuela of Jetsetters Diary 

Sam of Some Call Me Adventurous 

Sarah of Jet Set Sarah 

Karen of The Mom Trotter

Monet of The Traveling Child 

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It’s been a rough week. I’ve felt overwhelmed and I’m exhausted. Holding onto my family just a little bit tighter. Just 2 weeks ago I made a post about another life, another hashtag and here we are again. I’m afraid those words will be true for many weeks, months and years to come if we don’t take action. It’s not enough for just me and other black people to scream #blacklivesmatter. We need EVERYONE to scream it, mean it and take action on it so that it becomes the truth for everyone. If you follow our black family I hope that means you do believe black lives matter, I hope you do see color- not judging us by it but recognizing it exists. So how can you help? ———————————————————————— Speak out about injustices! The black community needs allies. Please use your privilege for good. When you see racism, call it out especially amongst your family and friends. Read your kids diverse books, watch diverse tv shows and movies with them, put them in activities and programs with a diverse set of people especially if your neighborhood or their school is not diverse. And diversify your feed! Listen without being defensive. Do not negate black people’s feelings or experiences. They are real and they cannot be brushed under the rug. Every black person’s experience is different and while you may not see the black people that are around you facing certain disparities that doesn’t mean it’s not true for millions of others. Vote! Local laws mean so much. When our governors or judges don’t see the things going on as injustices and defend the people doing the negative action that speaks volumes. That influences prosecutors and jurors and laws. We need our politicians to take these issues seriously. Donate to non-profits fighting the cause on the front lines. One important one now is the @mnfreedomfund. ———————————————————————— If you can’t find the words to say on your own share the messages of those who have been able to put together thought provoking messages that provide steps to take.

A post shared by The Hambricks (@thetravelingchild) on May 30, 2020 at 6:14pm PDT

Tiffany of Sweet Tiffys Inspirations/Tiffany Travels 

Rachel of Rachel Travels

Jeff of Chubby Diaries

Lee of Spirited Pursuit

Eulanda & Omo of Hey! Dip Your Toes In

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Me…still looking at 2020 like 😁. ⠀ Him looking at…well 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️⠀ ⠀ But seriously…I feel out of practice at writing a WHOLE IG caption. I remember the days I'd wake up each morning, inspired to write a novelesque caption.⠀ ⠀ Things have changed, and I'm so here for it. I honestly didn't need to start each day with Insta, looking through photos to fit a certain colour aesthetic.⠀ ⠀ Scroll down in our feed and you can certainly see when the change up happened. ⠀ ⠀ Anyone else have an insta-wakening? 🤣

A post shared by Eulanda & Omo👉Content creators (@dipyourtoesin) on May 22, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT

Kerwin of Passrider

Annita of Travel Bags with Annita

Meredith of Bag Lady Meredith San Diego 

Brian of Beyond BMore

Colby of World of a Wanderer 

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Ok, you've watched every show and movie on Netflix (even the low-budget cringe-worthy ones), organized your home, read a book, tried 5 minutes of meditation (and realized it wasn't for you), cleaned out that overstuffed junk drawer, pinned your perfect Pinterest life with all the projects and recipes (that you'll probably never get to, even though you've convinced yourself now's the time since you now have all this extra time on your hands) and color coordinated your closet. All this, and it was just Day 1 of "The 'Rona' Lockdown" 🤦🏾‍♀️. 30 more days of this, at minimum?! This can't be life. But, it is my friend. Sadly, this is the reality of the world right now. However, here are a few worldly ways to survive this lockdown. Click on the link in my bio for the full blog post and details #worldofawanderer

A post shared by Colby Holiday (@worldofawanderer) on Mar 25, 2020 at 8:49am PDT

Roobens of Been Around the Globe

Lily of Sunshine and Stilettos 

Ursula of Caribbean & Co.

Kay of The Awkward Traveller 

Phil The Culture of Philwaukee 

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Even during a pandemic where the overall message should be we’re in this together and every life matters. It’s a must that I remind y’all: BLACK LIVES MATTER. I saw this mural the other day in 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰 THE DISCONNECT is not just a USA thing 🇺🇸 … it’s a message the whole world has to hear. #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter✊🏾 #ahmaudarbery #socialdistancing #votingrights #coronavirus #angeladavis #✊🏾 #philtheculture @blacktravelfeed #blacktravelfeed

A post shared by Phil The Culture (@philwaukee) on May 11, 2020 at 2:44pm PDT

Whew! You made it to the end! This list went from 25 amazing Black Travel Bloggers to 50+ amazing Black Travel Bloggers.

Honorable mention to Podcasters Lisette of Jet Set Lisette & Jerry of The Point Noir Travel Podcast

Please follow and support them all! Thank you and travel safe.