Thinking about visiting Hungary? Wondering what are the things to do in Hungary, because you wanna see beyond Budapest? You’re at the right place! Hungary is a wonderful country: the landscapes are breathtaking, the food is delicious and the thermal baths are relaxing. The nature lovers will like Hungary, there are many national parks. Icing […]
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Planning to visit Czech Republic? You want to spend some time in this beautiful country and go beyond Prague? There are many beautiful places to visit in Czech Republic! Historical towns, natural spaces, impressive architecture, medieval bridges and of course castles… You cannot be bored when traveling in Czech Republic! I’m gonna list the places […]
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Thinking about visiting Lisbon in winter? It’s a great idea! Most people visit Lisbon in the summertime, but going to Lisbon in winter is nice too! The weather is great compared to other European cities, it’s less crowded than usual and since there are few tourists, the prices are lower. You get it, you’ll enjoy […]
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Before reading the article, be aware that I wrote a 200+ pages book about traveling as a black person. Click here for more info. Numerous black explorers and black travelers made a mark in history, and people don’t even realize it. Black travelers who traversed the continents out of necessity, curiosity, pilgrimage and sometimes a mix […]
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I always liked traveling to Germany. This country is synonymous with beers, sausages, pretzels, castles, punctuality and beautiful landscapes. You get it, visiting Germany is always interesting. Moreover the Germans, who might seem rather cold at first sight, are actually really nice. A trip to Germany can be a good idea if you don’t know […]
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Traveling alone for the first time seems daunting and I completely understand why. Numerous questions churn around in your head: how will it go? Isn’t it dangerous to travel solo? How will I meet people? Will I get bored? Making the decision to travel solo is already a huge step. Taking your first flight/train/bus to […]
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Visiting Paris is unmissable when you love traveling. As a Parisian, this is when I started traveling around the world that I realized why Paris is often called the most beautiful city in the world! It’s impossible to get bored there, there are always numerous things to do in Paris. Moreover Paris is an open […]
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Thinking about spending a few days in Montreal in autumn? Great idea! Autumn in Montreal is awesome, it’s a great time to be there! Unlike what many people may think, there are many things to do in Montreal in autumn! From POP Montreal to Halloween, the public markets, various events and festivals, etc. You can’t […]
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How to save money on travel? Hard dilemma, you wanna explore far-off lands, live amazing experiences abroad, and try new dishes on the other side of the world. But there’s a problem, traveling is expensive. It’s true, traveling can be expensive, but we’re still lucky to travel the world. If you think you have to […]
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Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon, on the westcoast of the US. This city has a special and unique atmosphere and you have to see it, especially if you’re traveling on the westcoast. Indeed, visiting Portland is discovering an alternative, industrial, hipster and environmentally friendly city. Before anything else it’s a […]
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I already talked about it in my article about my visit to Singapore. This city-state, located in Southeast Asia, is very different from its neighboring countries. Either the culture, the standard of living, or even the odd rules you have to follow there. Therefore I was quite disoriented, sometimes surprised and constantly with my eyes […]
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September 2014. Three black students are mobbed by attackers in the subway in New Delhi, India. Wrongly accused of harassing an Indian girl. The crowd laid into them, the poor students were hit with sticks and chairs, some Indians there were chanting nationalist songs. March 2017. An Indian guy disappeared in Greater Noida, 40 kilometers […]
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At first this article was supposed to be called “Is Eastern Europe safe?”. But slowly, this blog gets more and more readers (yesss! :D), and now I get messages on occasion from people I don’t know. Lately, the messages I got were among those lines “Hey! What you’re doing right now, that’s cool! It takes […]
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In general people are pleasantly surprised after visiting Hamburg. It’s not the first town that comes to mind when thinking about going to Germany, so I felt like Hamburg might be an underrated city, Germany’s best kept secret. So I decided to spend a weekend in Hamburg and I’m not gonna lie, I really liked […]
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I had been thinking about visiting San Francisco for quite some time. During a trip on the westcoast, I finally had the opportunity to go to San Francisco! Sometimes we can feel like we’re not in the US. San Francisco is not too big so you can visit a good part of the city by […]
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We often feel like in order to be able to travel around the world, you need a lot of money. We need to debunk these misconceptions. You don’t need to be rich to travel. We don’t always realize it but with our dollars euros and pounds, we can live comfortably elsewhere in the world. With […]
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Thinking about going to Paris in the summer? Spending a few days in the summer in Paris is a great idea! Indeed, the locals take their vacation in August mostly and Paris is quite empty. The streets are calmer than usual, the streets are less crowded, the vibe is more relaxed, with a slower pace. […]
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You like reading? You love traveling? You’re looking for books written by black authors? Here’s a list of travel books written by black travel writers! Travel experiences are often shared through white eyes. This list offers a perspective we may not find elsewhere. Anyway here’s a list that will satisfy your thirst for adventure and […]
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The Colosseum is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World! It’s the most famous and the most popular monument in Rome! Every year it attracts 4 million visitors! Visiting the Colosseums allows you to witness how great the Roman empire was! It’s a 2000-years-old amphitheater still here to this day! It went through […]
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You cannot go to Rome and not visit the Vatican. Even if you’re not religious, it’s an unmissable when visiting Rome. The Vatican attracts more than 5 million visitors each year, and it’s the “headquarters” of he Catholic church. This is also the place of residence of the pope. You’ll find in Vatican City wonderful […]
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