Imbibing is popular, but alcohol isn’t necessary to have a great vacation. That said, the pressure to drink is palpable. With all the temptation, it can be challenging for the most disciplined person to stay on track. Over the years, the sober movement has picked up steam. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beers are readily available. Travel… Continue reading Enjoy An Amazing Sober Vacation with These Tips
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Black Girls Do Bike NYC Aims To Diversify The Cycling World
Black Girls Do Bike NYC isn’t just an organization. It’s a movement committed to infusing the cycling world with melanin. As the leader of the New York City chapter of Black Girls Do Bike, Lisa Gillespie curates a supportive space for riders of all experience levels. She’s done rides on paved roads, gravel and through… Continue reading Black Girls Do Bike NYC Aims To Diversify The Cycling World
Heading To New York For Pride? Here Are Some Things To Know As A First Timer
May is gone and you know what that means: it’s Pride month! You could celebrate many places, but New York really knows how to add extra seasoning to an already flavorful period. Sure, you’ve seen the photos and videos from past Pride events. But all of that pales in comparison to actually attending. Whether you’re… Continue reading Heading To New York For Pride? Here Are Some Things To Know As A First Timer
Glamping + Cardio? Make 2023 The Year You Try A Different Kind Of Retreat
You’ve heard of glamping, and you know what cardio is. But, have you ever heard of the retreat that combines the two? Thanks to Harlem Cycle, a Black-owned spin studio in New York City, a blended experience like that exists. By design, retreats have a lot of the same components. It’s an opportunity to escape… Continue reading Glamping + Cardio? Make 2023 The Year You Try A Different Kind Of Retreat
Here Are Some Of The Sexiest Bars To Visit In NYC
If you’re looking for some sexy NYC bars to get your groove on during Valentine’s Day, Travel Noire has got the scoop. Valentine’s Day is geared towards couples, but self-love is always a vibe. You don’t need to be in a relationship to enjoy what this vibrant city has to offer as far as alcohol… Continue reading Here Are Some Of The Sexiest Bars To Visit In NYC
The History of Weeksville, The First, Free Black Community in Brooklyn, New York
Most of us have heard of Black Wall Street; a thriving community in Tulsa that an angry white mob burned to the ground in 1921. But have you heard of the Weeksville section of Brooklyn, which was basically an earlier version of Black Wall Street? Black people faced an uphill battle trying to carve a… Continue reading The History of Weeksville, The First, Free Black Community in Brooklyn, New York
Traveler’s Story: I’m a Black Athlete Who Goes To Different Cities To Climb Structures For The Love of Sport
When I say that I’m a tower climber, I let that linger a few seconds before clarifying exactly what I mean. I don’t scale structures from the outside like Spiderman, I race up hundreds of steps for the love of sport. I’ve traveled to a handful of different cities specifically for that purpose, which confuses… Continue reading Traveler’s Story: I’m a Black Athlete Who Goes To Different Cities To Climb Structures For The Love of Sport
Traveler Story: What I, A Bisexual Black Woman, Consider When Planning Trips
I’ve been privileged enough to travel since I was a toddler, and it’s shaped my life more than I can articulate. But as I’ve grown and become more aware of the inequality in the world, I understand why folks from marginalized communities might not want to “up and go” wherever they please without forethought. If… Continue reading Traveler Story: What I, A Bisexual Black Woman, Consider When Planning Trips