Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. it's a thriving and fascinating segment of the travel market. Check out this group to see how!


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A look at the traditional arts and crafts of Kenya

  For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin  - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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5 Key Places in the USA to Explore the Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

  nps.org The unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and nonviolent protest of one of the premier civil rights leaders of the 20th century had a profound impact on U.S. and even world history both during his lifetime and in the more than half century since. And the holiday established in his name, celebrated on January 15, is a chance to celebrate diversity, explore the richness of history, and uphold the principles that MLK Jr. devotedly upheld. And these five spots across the country…

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The Soul of Rio de Janeiro: Its ´Little Africa´ Neighbourhoods

Sarah BrownThough most famous for Carnival, golden beaches, and world-famous landmarks, the real heart of Rio de Janeiro, for those in the know, lies in its downtown, most notably in Saúde, Gamboa, and the surrounding neighbourhoods hard by the port. For it’s this area that’s steeped in a complex history that dates back half a millennium to the Portuguese colonisers’ founding of Rio and the centuries of brutal slavery which followed.A good place to start is Praça Mauá, a once rundown square…

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  • Dave Acton November 11, 2024 at 12:44pm
    I definitely plan to book this tour soon! https://travelnoire.com/british-tour-guide-black-culture-in-london
    How This British Tour Guide Unveils Black Culture In London - Travel Noire
  • Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino January 18, 2024 at 11:26am
    Travel Noir takes a look at Afro heritage in Cartagena, Colombia: https://travelnoire.com/cartagena-columbia-travel-guide
    Cartagena, Colombia Travel Guide: Experience The City’s Rich Afro-Caribbean Heritage  - Travel Noire
    Cartagena is a city that is deeply connected to Afro-Caribbean culture. There is a significant amount of people with direct African descent and a...
  • Helen Brown September 2, 2023 at 11:22am
    A landmark for African-American history opens in Charleston, South Carolina: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/charleston-black-...
    The International African American Museum reckons with Charleston's history
    Historians estimate that some 90 percent of African Americans can trace one ancestor back to Charleston. The International African American Museum ce…
  • José Balido April 8, 2023 at 4:13pm
    I'm going back to Paris next month, and in searching for a couple of new things to see/do I came across this interesting nugget about black heritage. I think I'll give it a go! https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-paris-tour-where-you-probably-know-...
    A Paris Tour Where You Probably Know as Much as a Parisian
    For nearly a decade, Kévi Donat has been giving tours of Paris that focus on the history of its Black residents—a history that many of its French tou…
  • Riccardo R November 4, 2022 at 12:05pm
    Earlier this year, the Washington Post shined a light on a little known but quite interesting side to Canada that might be of interest to some visitors: five museums showcasing black history, in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and even Saskatchewan: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/06/23/canada-black-histo...
    In Canada, five museums that celebrate the country’s Black history
    Five museums that are working to preserve and celebrate the history of Black Canadians.
  • David Paul Appell September 11, 2022 at 8:10am
    I remember my last big trip to Brazil as being full of Afro-Brazilian culture - especially in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador - and so I was interested to recently come across this U.S. immigrant to that country's description of that culture and what it's like to live as a foreigner in Rio: https://news.yahoo.com/black-expat-why-black-expats-153000883.html
    The Black Expat: Why Black Expats Should Come And Experience Brazil's Culture
    Marketing executive Ike Okonkwo is a Black expat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • José Balido August 13, 2022 at 1:08pm
    A sobering recent look in Medium at the racism black travelers face in too many destinations abroad: https://adebayoadeniran.medium.com/travelling-the-world-while-black...
    Travelling The World While Black Is a Tricky & Dangerous Proposition
    Ukraine, Argentina, India and China on my mind.
  • Helen Brown July 25, 2022 at 11:47am
    For black travelers (and women especially) looking for spa/wellness experiences that focus especially on the needs of black hair and skin, the black-interest section of the Miami Herald, Detour, recently published a look at three excellent destinations in the USA: https://www.miamiherald.com/detour/article263453403.html
  • Max Pesling June 16, 2022 at 8:58am
    For those interested in traveling while black, here's an interesting batch of Instagram influencers to follow: https://madamenoire.com/1310975/7-black-travel-influencers-to-follo...
    7 Black Travel Influencers To Follow On IG
    Following her page is like getting a sneak peek into the VIP travel life
  • Paul Varmuza April 28, 2022 at 9:05am
    When it comes to Ecuador, most of visitors' intentions tend to end up focused around Quito, the Galápagos, colonial Cuenca, and maybe adventure hub Tena. But there's a Pacific coast down here, too, and one of the cool things about it - besides great beaches - is that it's home to more than a million afro-Ecuadorians, descendants of slaves brought here from Africa in the 16th century. They're especially common in the country's largest city, Guayaquil, and in Esmeraldas province, and this video by a black U.S. travel vlogger (his channel is Ace Live) is about his visit to Esmeraldas city (pop. 162,000) - pretty cool! https://youtu.be/HFD6yBC-7IM
    The Black People of Ecuador Esmeraldas Beach - Diaspora in South America
    The Black People of Ecuador - Diaspora in South America. In Esmeraldas Ecuador beach. In this video, I visit Esmeraldas Ecuador, where there is a thr…
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