Five Things To Know About Dubai’s “Deepest Pool In The World”

Will Smith's inclusion of travel influencer to his already extensive resume has been as rewarding for viewers as it likely has been for Smith. The actor's content spans searches for spiritual understanding to death-defying adventures, giving fans an intimate look at being Will Smith with each post. In that process, the Hollywood veteran successfully draws attention to whatever experience or endeavor he documents. Escapades as an AirBnB host or Grand Canyon jumper standout, but Smith's more recent dive - weREAD MORE

This New Orleans Voodoo Tour Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings

“Stay out the cemeteries and away from those voodoo priestesses,” my cautious aunt warned over the phone. My white Jetta was pulling onto the 10 freeway as I had so many previous times throughout a life spent in Southern California. On this occasion I wasn’t glaring at bumpers en crawl towards the Pacific, I was cruising over … quite literally … a Southern swamp. I understood my aunt's warning and concerns: I was in her native Louisiana and voodoo wasREAD MORE

Where To Honor Josephine Baker The Next Time You’re In France

Parisian affinity for Josephine Baker will culminate this fall in a tribute befitting royalty. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that on November 30, 2021, Baker will be placed inside the tomb of heroes at The Pantheon in Paris. This makes the iconic singer, dancer, actress and activist the first Black woman to receive such an honor. UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Singer Josephine Baker performs on stage circa 1970. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) Why JosephineREAD MORE

How To Find An Authentic Bowl Of Gumbo In The South

The answer is okra. Article over. Although I hope you'll continue reading as we unpack what exactly okra has to do with the authenticity of enjoying a bowl of gumbo. To further our understanding, we have to look at the crop's origins in this country. That answer lies, or rather grows, thousands of miles away from the United States in the fertile soils of West Africa. Okra was harvested by natives in North and West Africa. But the gooey fruitREAD MORE

New Orleans Plantations Tours: What It’s Really Like To Go There

Walking the grounds of a slave plantation can be surreal - particularly for African-Americans. The horrors, atrocities and dehumanizing conditions occurring in these now tranquil environments is unsettling and no amount of meticulous landscaping can change that. But does that emotional discomfort mean we should avoid going? Absolutely NOT. In fact, if you're visiting New Orleans, a plantation tour should be on high on the list of things to do. There are several Antebellum plantations along Louisiana's River Road: Evergreen,READ MORE

Black Travel Destinations: Congo Square In New Orleans

One of New Orleans most important tours is self-guided and free. On the borders of the French Quarter and Treme neighborhoods sits Louis Armstrong Park, and within that: Congo Square. The Oak-shaded space has hosted visitors for over 300 years. First were the regionally indigenous tribes, and then enslaved Africans and African-Americans. Today, it's a gathering spot for the spiritual, curious and artistic. The History "It was one of the only places in the 1700s and 1800s where enslaved peopleREAD MORE

9 Things To Do In Black Memphis

The days of gliding under the radar as a hidden gem are nearing an end for Memphis. This Tennessee city's dynamic food scene, soulfully-curated hotels, cocktail establishments, emerging art scene, music, deep Civil Rights history and outdoor activities are giving more and more travelers reasons to visit. Recently crowned "one of the best places in the world" by Time magazine, Memphis should be on your travel radar this year. We’ve done some legwork to help you make the most outREAD MORE

The 16 Most Beautiful Places In Africa

Over 71.2 million tourists experienced Africa in 2019 but the continent's "moment" - and momentum - as a mainstream tourist destination were stifled by COVID-19. Now, industry experts are predicting it will be years before the tourism industry can match its most recent annual high. One reason those numbers will ascend slowly is that most African countries are still not welcoming tourists. With picturesque vineyards, beautiful coastlines, inviting mountain landscape, and unmatched wildlife, South Africa's usually busy borders will likelyREAD MORE

This Egyptian Street Food Tour Is The Country’s First

After three bites of macarona bechamel, I foreshadowed returning to my room at the Steigenberger Hotel Cairo and collapsing onto my bed in a calorie-laden stupor til morning. I would thank Bellies En Route's food tour for the deliciously uncomfortable gift and let the sheep count me. Macarona bechamel is the first dish on their whirlwind, eight-stop food tour through downtown Cairo. The women behind the culinary trek, Laila Hassaballa and Mariam Nezar, are calling their gastronomical exploration of theREAD MORE

Book A Room At The Real Hotel Rwanda

Open for business in the bustling Rwandan capital of Kigali is the Hotel Des Milles Collines. The four-star property houses five variations of rooms, a refreshing pool, lounge, restaurant and views of the city. Priced at around $130 a night, the hotel is one of many properties in the mid-tier range. But Hotel Des Milles Collines has a story competitors like the Radisson Blu Hotel do not. And that story is why TravelCoterie is designating this location a #ForTheCulture stop. In 2004, the film HotelREAD MORE

Things To Do In Black-Owned Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree has become one of California's trendiest areas. Instagram fueled the desert community's popularity, now things are booming. Recent visits by Solange, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Saweetie have more millennials in nearby Los Angeles considering getaways in high desert over the area's more popular neighbor: Palm Springs. Keys and Beatz have been documenting their time in the desert on their social media accounts.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) Developers,READ MORE

Notes From A Solo Female Traveler: Natalie Lizarraga

NBC Boston's Natalie Lizarraga may reside in the Northeast, but her spirit is pure SOCAL. The charismatic news anchor's passion for travel is only matched by her unrelenting love for fitness. With only eight passport stamps in her collection, Natalie is first to admit that she has a lot more international exploration to conquer, but just because trips abroad have been limited doesn't mean her travel game is lacking. Thanks to a news career that includes stints in Los Angeles,READ MORE

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