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Support BLACK Periodt: My New Book!

So I wrote a book... Yeah a whole friggin BOOK! And I cannot wait to share it with my Fam-Bam here. During my social media break, one of my goals was to manifest my idea from 2+ years ago into a reality. I wanted to create something that aligns with my brand's mission but continue to live years from now (as who knows where Instagram will be 10 years from now, 20 years from now).

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The Ultimate Caribbean Bucket List Beyond the Beach from Caribbean Content Creators (Part 2)

id you know that June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month? Although not as well-known as Black History Month, we have a whole month to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean Americans to the diversity of American culture. We've been making contributions to this country since its founding with the first Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton,

Amplify Voices, Caribbean, International, North America

The Ultimate Caribbean Bucket List Beyond the Beach from Caribbean Content Creators (Part 1)

Did you know that June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month? Although not as well-known as Black History Month, we have a whole month to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean Americans to the diversity of American culture. We've been making contributions to this country since its founding with the first Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton,

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13 USA Destinations Every Black Woman Should Visit in their Lifetime

Traveling while Black in the United States is...complicated. Although we are no longer banned from places legally, there are still many places Black travelers do not feel safe because of either past history or current racial incidents. This is why The Negro Motorist Green Book was created in 1936 to help Black travelers find places they would feel

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13 Countries Every Black Woman Should Visit in their Lifetime

Are you a Black woman? Do you love to travel or seek to travel? Then this is THE POST for you! As a Black female traveler, I am often asked “is this place safe for Black female travelers?” or “how were you treated as a Black person in this location?” I also notice that

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14 Essential Tips to Successfully Travel with Bae

When you hear baecation, what comes to mind? Being with the person you love the most in a new international location? Endless cuddles and romance? Getting to know each other on a new level? Creating memories?

Amplify Voices, Travel Tips

12 Amazing Romantic Destinations for Couples

#Baecationgoals anyone? For years, I was all about living my best single life. I was not waiting for that special person to see the world with. However, little did I know that in 2017, God would have special plans for me. I met #theone. Since meeting in 2017, bae and I have traveled to 7 countries, 10 states and DC, and many day getaways.

Amplify Voices, Travel Tips

COVID-19 Travel Survival Guide for Every Mode of Transportation

Itching to travel? Had about enough staying stationary in your own city or state all these months? I hear ya! I am not the expert when it comes to traveling during this pandemic which is why I reached out to some of my traveler friends who have become experts on this!

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25 Tips to Explore Locally & Safely in a Pandemic

decided to compile this post because despite being in a pandemic, I am not seeing enough people exploring locally. As I watch my IG stories and scroll the newsfeed, I notice that many people are increasingly traveling despite the fact that we are nowhere near the final stretch in the United States as a whole. Overall, the United States now has more than

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18 Anti-Racist Social Media Accounts That Are Worth Following for Different Allies

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” — Angela Davis Now that you are inspired by the “Dear Travelers, You can Decolonize Travel Too” post to take active steps that goes beyond performative allyship, where do we go from here? If you are looking for groups to join supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement (Official IG Handle: @blklivesmatter) or decolonizing travel, check out the following below for different racial groups. I made sure to link an example of a resource each account provides!

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Dear Travelers…You Can Decolonize Travel, Too — Here are 16 Ways

I write this long letter to you amidst a turning point in race relations in this country as well as a turning point in the travel industry. Lately, there has been a lot of energy -- and rightfully so -- to push the travel industry to make systemic change to decolonize the travel industry. For example, the Black Travel Alliance has been urging the accountability of travel brands and tourism boards through their pullup fortravel campaign, urging companies to reveal concrete data showing where companies are in terms of representation; demanding actionable steps to improve such representation.

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15 MUST-SEE U.S.A. Destinations this Summer

All USA states are reopening in phases. People are getting restless. The weather is getting warmer. Summer is near. What does all of this mean? According to numerous news articles, ROAD TRIPS WILL INCREASE THIS SUMMER!

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12 Reasons USA Domestic Travel Matters amidst the Black Lives Matter Movement

Did you know that most Americans visit around 12 states in their lifetime and 10% do not actually visit another state? As of 2017, there were about 4,000 members in the All Fifty Club, which was formed to recognize those individuals who have achieved visiting all fifty states.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Future Travel Behavior: Thoughts from 20 Frequent Travelers!

Catching ALL feelings and no flights these days? catch feelings not corona Will you be the first person at the airport when #quarantine is lifted or will you be the person watching everyone else catch those flights before taking that leap?

Dr. Princess Francois.

Welcome to the Franny the Traveler blog! I’m Dr. Franny, a national award-winning educator, entrepreneur, author, and Black travel enthusiast on a personal mission to make every destination a Black-owned destination. As I visit all 50 states and 50 countries by age 50, this Black travel blog is a growing collection of Black-owned city guides, itineraries, travel tips, and reflections on traveling while Black for the conscious traveler. I’m so happy you’re here!

[Ep. 07 | NY] The Afro-Latinx Experience in NYC: Understanding Dual-Identity, Culture, and Belonging w/ Diva Green of I Got Your Black

15 NYC Afro Latino-Owned Businesses to Support this Hispanic Heritage Month & Beyond

[Ep. 06 | Solo] After 40 States & No Driver’s License, Here’s How I Travel the U.S. Without a Car

12 Car-Free Day Trips from NYC Every Black Traveler Must Take (2 Hours or Less)

I’ve Visited 40 States Without a Driver’s License: Here’s 10 Tips How to Travel the U.S. Without a Car

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