This visionary Black woman-owned agency has become a driving force in the expat movement in recent years. Ashley in Afrika is a beacon of hope for professionals, families and entrepreneurs looking to establish a life in Africa. Ashley inspires people to think beyond what they’ve been told on how to live their lives. Instead, she… Continue reading Ashley in Afrika Helps Black Expats Find Community and Cultural Belonging in Africa
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This Woman Opened a Soul Food Restaurant in Mexico City
Mexico City is a bustling metropolis that pulses with energy. Drawn to its vibrant atmosphere, rich history and warm hospitality a growing number of travelers are calling Mexico City home. In Mexico City, people are making a positive impact. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to the city’s cosmopolitan fabric, fostering a sense of global… Continue reading This Woman Opened a Soul Food Restaurant in Mexico City
Mrs. Universe 2022 Produces Docuseries On Expats Living
When American ex-pat and attorney Juanita Brown Ingram was crowned Mrs. Universe in 2022, she couldn’t believe it when they called her name. Ten years prior, she’d competed and lost in the same contest. Now, she was the first Black Mrs. Universe in the history of the genre. “People asked me how I felt standing… Continue reading Mrs. Universe 2022 Produces Docuseries On Expats Living
Meet The US Veteran Who Went From Building Bombs To Creating A Black Community In Portugal
Heather Proctor, 35, is a disabled United States veteran and a single mother. Currently, she is a photographer and film student. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey and has lived all over the world including Japan and Mexico, this Black expat now lives in Portugal. Last year, she co-founded Black in Portugal, a Lisbon-based… Continue reading Meet The US Veteran Who Went From Building Bombs To Creating A Black Community In Portugal
Nessa Yesufu: From Traveling Solo At 18, To Successful Group Trips
Nessa Yesufu started traveling solo at 18 and never stopped. Now, she hosts small group trips that sell out in three days. When she started an Instagram called @nesufu to give new solo travelers help, advice and a place to ask questions, her page blew up and she continues to post tips and give advice… Continue reading Nessa Yesufu: From Traveling Solo At 18, To Successful Group Trips
Black Expat In Mexico: I Want Other Black, Queer, World Travelers To Know That We Are Worthy Of Travel
Meckell Milburn, Lafayette, LA, 38, is a digital nomad, a queer travel addict and a content creator who currently is a Black expat in Mexico. Living in Mexico City, Milburn owns Travel Well With Meckell, a Black-owned travel brand, and she creates content that shares her experience and tries to inspire those who are considering… Continue reading Black Expat In Mexico: I Want Other Black, Queer, World Travelers To Know That We Are Worthy Of Travel
A Jamaican Living In Brazil: I Have Always Felt Welcomed As A Foreigner
Andre James is a 32-year-old Jamaican originally from the city of Kingston. Living in São Paulo, Brazil, since 2010, he owns a Jamaican restaurant – Jerky’s Cozinha Caribenha– in one of the largest cities in the world and Latin America’s financial hub. Jerky’s Cozinha Caribenha is the first Jamaican restaurant in São Paulo’s downtown. Feeling… Continue reading A Jamaican Living In Brazil: I Have Always Felt Welcomed As A Foreigner
Day In The Life Of A Black Expat: Sunrise To Sunset In San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
In the past year, my nomadic life has consisted of a few Mexican and Central American destinations, all gorgeous in their own ways, but none made an impression on me like San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico. San Cristobal is surely the pueblo magico of all pueblo magicos, known for its political art and… Continue reading Day In The Life Of A Black Expat: Sunrise To Sunset In San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
Black Expat Finds Renewed Sense of Peace in Bangkok
While most people were bracing themselves for the turmoil forthcoming from the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher Darlene Holland was preparing herself for a journey that would take her, her husband, and their two children across the world. Her family hosted foreign exchange students for three years and she’d always believed her destiny was to live abroad.… Continue reading Black Expat Finds Renewed Sense of Peace in Bangkok
Expat Joy Glenn Details Life In Spain As Black Woman In New Book
Joy Glenn is a Black expat who was born and raised in South Florida. Happily married for 15 years, they have three beautiful children – ages 5, 8, and 12 years old. She is a full-time mother, vlogger and entrepreneur, currently living in Seville, Spain since 2018. She decided to write a book and share her… Continue reading Expat Joy Glenn Details Life In Spain As Black Woman In New Book
Why Black Luxury Travel Is Important
Black Luxury travel is important. Seeing Black faces on social media, staying in beautiful places with exquisite accommodations, a top-of-the-line travel wardrobe and enjoying exclusive services, is more than simply inspiring. It is important, necessary even. Indulge in pre-flight meals at your airline’s lavish lounge to prepare for a long flight, and enjoy a receptionist… Continue reading Why Black Luxury Travel Is Important
Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat Living In Busan, South Korea
Adventure, stunning beach views and a healthy does of city-life: this is the life that awaits the Black expat in Busan, South Korea. Candace Green, an expat originally from Texas, swapped her life in the States for one in South Korea. Between teaching abroad, seeking out adventures and finding intentional ways to move through life,… Continue reading Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat Living In Busan, South Korea
Black Expat In Costa Rica Shares Practical Ways To Pivot And Relocate To Your Dream Destination
Nigerian American Rebbecca Bakre was raised in Houston, TX. In February 2021, the author and life coach relocated to Costa Rica. Desiring to complete a book project she had put off, she thought about where would be an ideal place that would allow her to truly focus and finally complete it. “At the time, I… Continue reading Black Expat In Costa Rica Shares Practical Ways To Pivot And Relocate To Your Dream Destination
Digital Nomad Visas Are Finally Coming To Italy. Here’s What To Know
There is good news for digital nomads looking for long-term options. Last week, Italy signed a new law that will allow remote workers to enjoy a long-term stay in the country with a digital nomad visa, according to EuroNews. Created specifically for non-EU digital nomads, visas issued under the law known as “decreto sostegni ter”… Continue reading Digital Nomad Visas Are Finally Coming To Italy. Here’s What To Know
How This Black American Chef Thrives While Serving Soul Food In Rio de Janeiro
Antoine Wilson is a Black American chef and food entrepreneur from Brooklyn, NY. He owns two foodie projects in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil— Soul Temperos and Brooklyn Chicken. Living as an expat since 2015, Wilson decided to quit his job as a data analyst for a music distribution company in NYC to travel overseas. “I have… Continue reading How This Black American Chef Thrives While Serving Soul Food In Rio de Janeiro