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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.

    Clapbacks Making a Come Back: Reasons & Tips for Solo Travel

    Do you like to travel alone, but get a dismayed look from your friends as you are about to hop on a plane? Are you reluctant to take that leap and explore a new city on your own? Trust me, I have experienced both situations. However, as the years have passed, I’ve realized that I have two options: travel solo and make my trips a reality or wait home for friends to go on trips that will happen in Neverland!

    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!

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