Are you a traveler of color thinking about taking the leap and moving overseas? Then, you’d definitely benefit from checking out In Living Color Abroad. On this podcast, Black and brown voices talk about their expat experiences, detailing the good, the bad and the ugly of relocating to a new country. In Living Color Abroad… Continue reading On ‘In Living Color Abroad’ Black And Brown Expats Share Their Experiences
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“I’ve Been All Over The World, But Nowhere Has Captured My Heart Like The Balkans”
Mustafa Ahmed is an IT/CRM freelancer currently living in Prishtina, Kosovo. The 29-year-old is of Somali descent and was raised in Norway. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mustafa decided to quit his job and start studying Frontend Development. He soon opened his own company that delivers consultations around IT solutions such as CRM and… Continue reading “I’ve Been All Over The World, But Nowhere Has Captured My Heart Like The Balkans”
This Black Expat In Oman Is The Author Of A New Children’s Travel Book
It was over a decade ago that Detroit native Nicole Brewer started her expat journey. At that time, she relocated to South Korea to work as an English teacher. After a few years there, she became interested in a new expat experience. Since then, she has traveled to over 50 countries and lived abroad in… Continue reading This Black Expat In Oman Is The Author Of A New Children’s Travel Book
The Black Expat: Life As A Zimbabwean In Athens, Greece
Agnès “Anjes” Mwanza was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but for the last 10 years, she has lived in Athens, the capital city and heart of Greece. The 37-year-old works as an account manager in the medical field and moved to Greece to join her family members who were living there. “My family has been… Continue reading The Black Expat: Life As A Zimbabwean In Athens, Greece
The Black Expat: Life As A Trini Expat In Rotterdam, Netherlands
Marketing executive Shaeann Yee Loy is a Black expat in Rotterdam, Netherlands, originally from San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. The 29-year-old moved to France in 2019 to complete her master’s degree. Since then, she has lived in three cities in France and visited 26 countries; setting her well on her way to achieving her goal… Continue reading The Black Expat: Life As A Trini Expat In Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat In Perth, Australia
It doesn’t need to be said, but there is a whole world (above and underseas) to discover as a Black expat in Perth, Australia. Without playing it down, life in Perth, Australia is unquietly gorgeous and straight-up impressive. When Kaya Piro-Stoute set out for life down under, she had no idea that it would charm… Continue reading Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat In Perth, Australia
This Woman Created A Program To Guide BIPOC Educators In Teaching Abroad
Adrienne is the owner of Worldwide Educator, LLC an education consulting company focused on empowering educators to own their instructional genius while activating students. Beyond this, Adrienne seeks to help BIPOC educators to begin an international teaching journey through individual coaching, resume and interview preparation, and her three-module “Take Your Talents Abroad” course. She has… Continue reading This Woman Created A Program To Guide BIPOC Educators In Teaching Abroad
Traveler Story: ‘I Wanted To See More Of What Latin America Had To Offer’
Q (@q2travel) is a travel vlogger who decided to embark on a road trip across Latin America in order to prioritize what she wanted to do in life. A native of Indianapolis, she started her adventure last year, planning to drive from Mexico to Argentina, and sharing her story on Instagram and TikTok. Q has… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Wanted To See More Of What Latin America Had To Offer’
Children’s Book Author, J. Lee Shares How He Moved to Dubai Before Ever Even Visiting
Before ever even visiting Dubai, or anywhere in the United Arab Emirates, J. Lee accepted a job offer and moved to the country under a teaching contract. Lee had never even stepped foot outside of the United States when he took this job. Currently, on his sixth year of teaching there, Lee has now been… Continue reading Children’s Book Author, J. Lee Shares How He Moved to Dubai Before Ever Even Visiting
The Black Expat: ‘Senegal And Malaysia Are Similar In Many Ways’
Senegal native Moustapha Djamil Seck first thought about moving to Malaysia in 2016, when he met someone through social media who began showing him pieces of her daily life there. “I started doing research about the county and its culture, and asking some friends I knew who lived there about how they enjoyed their lives… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘Senegal And Malaysia Are Similar In Many Ways’
The Black Expat: ‘Ghana Captivates Black Diasporans Almost Immediately’
Christina Jane is a 21-year-old travel blogger, freelance writer, and graduate student majoring in international relations. Originally from Fort Myers, Florida, she is currently based in Accra, Ghana. She moved to the West African nation in August to begin her graduate program. Having visited Ghana for the first time in 2019 while studying abroad in… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘Ghana Captivates Black Diasporans Almost Immediately’
‘Living In Spain Strengthened My Pride In My African American Identity’
Las Vegas native Kendall Tiarra never considered living in Spain until she landed a temporary job in Madrid as an au pair in the summer of 2017. While there, she fell in love with Madrid’s nightlife, diversity, and historic architecture, and decided she had to return after graduating. “After spending just two months in Madrid,… Continue reading ‘Living In Spain Strengthened My Pride In My African American Identity’
‘Living Abroad, I Was Able To Unlearn What I Thought Life Had To Be’
Cadijah Crenshaw is a day trader and entrepreneur from Rochester, NY. The 30-year-old’s first experience living abroad was in 2016 when she moved to China to teach English. “I was 25 at the time and was pretty much working to survive,” she told Travel Noire. “I had no career and was only able to get… Continue reading ‘Living Abroad, I Was Able To Unlearn What I Thought Life Had To Be’
Dr. Camen Brown Is Showing Other Doctors How To Move And Practice Abroad
Dr. Camen Bown and her husband, both doctors, were completely burnt out. “We were both working over 80 hours a week, never spending time together, and overall not happy with our careers in medicine,” she told Travel Noire. “I was frustrated by my inability as a doctor to provide health care the way I had… Continue reading Dr. Camen Brown Is Showing Other Doctors How To Move And Practice Abroad