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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.

New Jersey, Northeast

Super Seven Things to do in New Jersey

New Jersey (aka the "Dirty Jerse") is that next door neighbor that gets a bad rep for uncontrollable reasons. Outshined by New York City, it is often the state that is driven through to get to further states.

Traveling While Black

My Journey; Unapologetic Plus Size Traveler!

Being a Black woman AND being plus size has contributed equally to my identity since childhood. Growing up, I was always what many would consider fatter, curvier, thicker {insert your own adjective} than most people in my circles of friends.

Traveling While Black

Joining the Blogger/Travelgrammer World!

Many of you are probably thinking, "oh God, here is another travel blog or Instagram account." Well...yes, it is and you have the right to say that. We all have our motivations for doing things. DISCLAIMER: I don't typically do things to follow trends. In fact, I am often the last one to hop on the bandwagon and by then, it may not even be a trend (por ejemplo: Twilight) -_-.

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

Travel more for less. 15+ tips from FREE Microcation Checklist + automatic newsletter signup! (NOTE: Check your spam if you did not see a confirmation email with checklist)

Unlock Black Journeys with Dr. Franny

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