Black Travel Bloggers to Watch in 2015

By Nicole Brewer

As 2014 comes to an end, we here at I Luv 2 Globe Trot thought it was time to share with you Black Travel Bloggers that are helping to inspire others to trot the globe, which is a mission of ours here.  It is important that those who are from under-represented communities see people who look like them doing something out of the ordinary. We are hoping that 2015 continues to bring these amazing bloggers amongst others a great year of trotting the globe and thus in turn opening the eyes of youth, women and other minorities of the endless opportunities that are out there in this great world to travel! Take a look at our round-up of Black Travel Bloggers to watch in 2015.  Enjoy!!

 

1) I Luv 2 Globe Trot

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Renee and Nicole met in 2012 while both teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) in South Korea. They decided that in addition to creating the I Luv 2 Globe Trot blog in order to inspire minorities to travel and see the world, that they would make a corresponding travel community where our readers and other globetrotters can get in on the action and communicate their stories, hopes and future globe-trotting dreams with one another as well. Nicole has been published in a Black expat anthology entitled “TrailBlasian” this year about her time living in South Korea, had a feature on MadameNoire.com and is in the June US issue of Cosmo magazine this year.  Nicole is currently based in Oman and Renee is in Sydney, Australia living and enjoying the expat lifestyle while still showing others the boundless opportunities to travel if you really set out on your mission to see the world!

2) The Sophisticated Life

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Nadeen White is the creator of The Sophisticated Life, a travel blog for those that are interested in the finer things travel has to offer. She is a NYC native that is currently residing in Atlanta as a pediatrician but blogging when she can. She is a lover of the arts and too wants to inspire others to see more of the world.  Nadeen decided to collaborate with other minority bloggers this year in the Jetsetter Travel Round-Ups which began this month. She has also contributed to efforts such as Travel Noire this year. Additionally, She was the Winner of the Black Weblog Awards for 2014. If we had to lose to someone, we’re happy that it is her because she has worked darn hard on making The Sophisticated Life a success this year! Keep an eye out for so much more to come in 2015 from Nadeen.

3) Poised In Print

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Dr. Reginia Cordell is a travel extraordinaire! In addition to being an expat in the Middle East, she is a fellow educator, writer and web designer.  This year she has trotted to destinations such as Australia and throughout Europe, while currently ending the year in one of our favorite globetrot destinations Singapore! She too will take part in the Jetsetter Travel Round-Ups in 2015. She has quite an impressive resume and loves to give great tips about how you too can venture to see the world. We are looking forward to even more amazing destinations and stories from Reginia!

4) Minority Nomad

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Erick is the Minority Nomad, a world explorer that is originally from Cleveland, Oh in USA.  He has experience in the military and now is a travel writer and blogger that has stellar photography skills. He is a globetrotter that wears many hats and does not want to be put inside of a box regarding the travel writing world.  Furthermore, Erick is one of the co-creators of the Black Travel Blogger Chronicles, a Facebook group for minority bloggers to share their stories in order to inspire one another to keep the fire going in this crazy travel blogger world.

5) Globetrotting Mama

 

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Heather Greenwood Davis is an award-winning travel blogger and writer that has made contributions to National Geographic Travel and the Oprah Magazine. She is a globetrotter that braved the naysayers and decided to trot the globe with her family in tow! I met Heather at the TBEX Travel Bloggers conference in Dublin and must say that we here at I Luv 2 Globe Trot are truly inspired by her tenacity and zeal for educating people of all ages on the joys of family travel.

6) The Travel Guru

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Roni is the Travel Guru, a former tour director turned travel blogger that loves languages and of course travel.  Roni wants people across the globe to see the world through her eyes as she trots around to fabulous places such as Russia, Paris and Ireland! We too met at the TBEX travel bloggers conference and she was a delight to be around.  She is also taking part in the Jetsetter Round-ups for 2015 so be sure to look out for her next amazing destinations in 2015!

7) I’m Black and I Travel

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This list would be incomplete without mentioning Greg Gross, the founder of I’m Black and I Travel! Greg has been inspiring many Black travelers and bloggers to see the world through the years. Greg was named one of National Geographic’s Travelers of the Year for 2014 and it is no wonder why! He has helped to motivate a whole collective of people to see the world by sharing creative and great tips about how to get out there and explore. In addition to this great feat, Greg also started his own travel agency this year entitled Trips by Greg! We are excited to see what is next for Mr. Gross in 2015!!

8) Cultural Xplorer

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Chanel, who is also one of the co-founders of the Black Travel Blogger Chronicles, is someone to watch in 2015. She has trotted the globe through the years as a student in Costa Rica, as an ESL teacher in South Korea and is now a graduate student studying in New York.  She enjoys sharing travel tips, photography and of course her fun-filled travel stories with her readers.  She has traveled to destinations throughout Asia such as Japan, China,throughout Europe and Central America. We’re looking forward to more compelling stories in 2015 from Chanel!

9) Fly Brother

cropped-Fly-Brother-LogoErnest White is the genius behind Fly Brother, a travel blog that has been inspiring and uplifting minorities and others to travel the globe. Ernest has contributed to numerous outlets such as the TravelChannel.com, TripAdvisor, the HuffingtonPost…let’s just say this list can go on and on. He is not only a fly brother, but a cool guy to know and to learn about by following his adventures across the globe. Stay tuned for even more fly feats from Ernest in 2015. Fly on brother Ernest!

 

10) Alyssa Writes

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Alyssa writes in order to inspire you to live the life that you want! (We really love that tagline).  She is a witty writer who not only tells stories but really brings you along with her globetrotting adventures.  She has been an avid contributor to sites such as the Matador Network, Thought Catalog and the Flight Network.  She offers tons of services to brands and loves to give tips to future bloggers about how to grow their brand names as well. Follow along to Alyssa Writes as we’re sure she will have much in store for 2015.

 

11) Oneika The Traveller

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Oneika The Traveller is one of the reasons I began travel blogging. As a serial expat that has been sharing her stories through the years, I was in awe of the globetrotter lifestyle that she has lived and shared with her readers.  Oneika has been featured in publications upon publications such as Ebony, CNN and National Geographic! In addition to her contributions, she has had a fabulous year of getting engaged while trotting the globe with her beau, which I’m sure has inspired other travellers and expats that love can be found while living the life you love as a globetrotter. Rock on Oneika, looking forward to what 2015 has in store for this traveller!

12) Vagabonding Heights

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Nathan Chambers is the mastermind behind Vagabonding Heights. Nathan lived the expat life as well, trotting to China from New York for a life of travel and exploration.  His travel site includes great travel reviews, tips and destination guides to inspire people to venture to new heights and see the world. This year he was featured on Ebony.com and wrote some amazing guides such as the piece about how to travel to the Maldives for $50! I know I’m inspired to check him out, how about you?

 

Are there any other travel bloggers of color that have inspired you to trot the globe that we missed? There are so many to list them all here but feel free to give us a comment for the ones that you like!

 

 

  1. Kenna says

    This is an AWESOME list of black travel bloggers. Congrats to all of them!

  2. Reginia Cordell says

    What a great list Nicole! Wishing you and Renee an awesome 2015. Thanks for being such an inspiration for travel. Many blessings to the both of you.

    1. Globe trot says

      Thanks same to you!

  3. Thorn Forrest says

    Great list! I found one yesterday with 2 young woman called http://www.travelista.tv/ I like watching globetrotting Mama’s on PBS.

    1. Globe trot says

      Awesome, thanks! Yes Teri travelista and her sis. I’ve contributed to their site before earlier this year. Great and inspirational ladies!

  4. Antionette Blake says

    Wow, awesome list, I am definitely bookmarking this post! Happy New Year #BLMGirls

    1. Globe trot says

      Awesome! Thanks for dropping by :-).

  5. L says

    Great List, but your missing http://www.hollydayz.com/
    Holly Dayz travel blog has a great twist to highlighting travel destinations, information, and entertaining views from other travelers, in her “Spotlight Travels” section. There is also helpful travel technology info, as well as a section for “Foodies”. I love how easy it is to find just what you need before traveling.

    1. Globe trot says

      Thanks for the comment! Will check them out :-).

  6. Johnny Jet says

    Good work!

    1. Globe trot says

      Thanks so much Johnny Jet!!

  7. Chanel | Cultural Xplorer says

    Thank you for including me on this list of wonderful travel bloggers Nicole 😀

    1. Globe trot says

      You are most welcome!

    2. Cadisha Bambaataa says

      🙂 Glad you survived Miami .. sounds dreadful.

  8. I love these blogs, great list! I hope I can be featured in the next round up 🙂 Please check out my blog at http://www.onegirl-oneworld.com

    1. Globe trot says

      For sure will check it out! Glad you’ve commented so others can do the same :-).

  9. Alyssa says

    Thanks for including me – honoured to be up there with awesome BTBs!

    1. Globe trot says

      You’re welcome Alyssa!

  10. Kimberly says

    You just compiled a gold mine. I need to pin this so I can read their reviews of their travels.

  11. Vashti (veepeejay.com) says

    This is an awesome list. I’m only familiar with 3 blogs on the list, so it’s great to find more. Happy New Year

    1. Globe trot says

      Same to you Happy New Year!

  12. Cece says

    Great list! Thanks for introducing new bloggers to me…what a great way to start the year. Now, I’m off to reading…

    1. Globe trot says

      You’re welcome!

  13. Adanna says

    What a fantastic list! Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to see where you travel to this year.

    1. Globe trot says

      You’re welcome and thanks!

  14. Christine @MomsNCharge says

    I really love this list and now have some new bloggers to follow! Thank you so much for such an extensive list and I look forward to continuing to follow and be inspired by your travel journey 🙂 Happy New Year!

    1. Globe trot says

      You’re most welcome, I’m glad you like it!

  15. RavenDelana says

    Traveling is definitely on my list for this year, thanks for sharing these resources! I’m always looking for travel advice from people with a perspective similar to my own.

    1. Globe trot says

      No problem, I hope you manage to get out there and trot the globe this year!

  16. Tayo Jisi says

    Absolutely love your site! I decided to start solo travelling and started up a website so I could publish my adventures online. It would be amazing if you could check it out- http://www.verbal-chaos.com xx

  17. AK says

    Just wanted to first of all say I love this page. I have recently just started a blog itsallak.blogspot.co.uk and I would greatly appreciate if you could check it out. Thanks soo much in advance. Don’t forget to leave your comments. Just Smile 🙂 xxx

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