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Dallas – December 14, 2019

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Serenity is the final word of all the teachings; reflection is the response to all manifestations. ⁣⠀
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Ms.@theweekendgrl in Phuket Old Town.⁣⠀
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One of the first places nearly all travelers arrive into a new country is the airport, and typically this is the first opportunity presented to a traveler to exchange currency. The airport exchange booths may be convenient, but they aren't always the best, as airport exchange kiosk are well aware of the need for local currency for those travelers who may be vacationing within their city. So, they are hyper proactive in charging an increased amount for the conversion of your funds for your convenience. ⁣⠀
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To avoid these increased currency exchange rates at airports, exchange your currency in advance from your local bank or by going to a bank or atm in the country in which you're visiting.⁣⠀
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How do you convert your money when traveling to a foreign country?⁣⠀
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My passport is screaming to be stamped once again.⁣
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Ms.@pearls_candy in Tholos Naftilos, Greece. ⁣
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Traveling isn't as simple as selecting a destination, purchasing your airline ticket, and securing your accommodation. So how is it, that there are people who can make travel look as easy as 123? They arrive at a destination, take fierce photos at the most popular tourist spots, and onto the next destination without a hitch.⁣ These travelers have one thing in common, they all have an itinerary. ⠀
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Here are our top 3 reasons why a travel itinerary is just as important as choosing a destination and accommodations for your upcoming travels.⁣⠀
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Own Your Time - Truth of the matter is when traveling it is impossible to see and experience everything within a destination. Travel itineraries ensure that you are able to maximize your time efficiently. Your travel itinerary must not only include attractions but also the time in which it would take you to reach them. To simplify things, it is best to identify attractions that are near each other and visit them on the same day.⁣⠀
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Determine Your Budget - By having an itinerary you can estimate the cost of your travel beforehand. Being aware of how much you will need to spend makes it easier to develop a budget for your trip.⁣⠀
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Trip Essentials - A thorough itinerary must include not only your excursions but also those necessary essentials you will need in order to be prepared for your travel experience. If you're traveling to multiple destinations, your itinerary should include what to bring, clothes to wear, emergency numbers such as hospitals, police station, embassy (if international), nearby grocery stores, pharmacy, and any other thing you feel that you may potentially need throughout your experience.⁣⠀
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Do you create a travel itinerary for your travels? Why or why not?⁣⠀
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When planning for a trip there are many things to consider and which travel currency you will utilize is one of them. We recommend three forms of travel currency while traveling. ⁣
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Cash, Credit and Debit Card. ⁣
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Cash - When purchasing foreign currency, cash is King, as you will avoid the additional fee that typically occurs when using a debit or credit card.  Large sums of cash should never be placed in one location. It should be placed throughout your luggage and in different pockets of your clothing. Once you arrive at the destination, you should leave the majority of your cash within the accommodations in a non-obvious place. If the accommodations have a safe, that is the most ideal place to keep it. Although we believe you should carry cash on you at all times, we personally feel cash is the riskiest form of currency to carry. When it's lost, all is gone. ⁣
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Debit Card - One of the perks with debit cards is easy access to cash via an atm machine. If your card becomes lost or stolen, you can call right away and have your card suspended. If any suspicious activity has taken place on your account you have the ability to dispute it with your bank and eventually have them removed from your account. Be mindful, that if you use a debit card for car rentals and hotels, you may be subjected to funds being withheld from your bank account as a temporary deposit. In addition, debit card purchases may incur international and ATM fees when travelling abroad.  You must check with your bank to determine which fees you may be subjected to. ⁣
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Credit Card -Travel credit cards are one of our faves to utilize when traveling. Many travel credit cards provide 3 points for every dollar spent on hotels, dining, airfare, car sharing services, and car rentals. These points can be redeemed for future travel or as cash.  ATM withdrawals can be made if needed. Certain cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve waives all international purchase fees. Like a debit card, in the event your credit card is lost or stolen, you are able to cancel it immediately and again dispute any fraudulent charges. ⁣
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What forms of currency do you travel with?

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It always seems impossible until it's done. ⁣⠀
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Ms.@_chantell___ at Nelson Mandela's House.⁣⠀
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Have you ever heard the saying, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have? ⠀⁣⁣
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Well for sure that applies to travel insurance as well, as it's never a matter of if you will need it, but more so when you'll need it.⠀⁣⁣
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Below we've jotted down 3 reasons why travel insurance is a must.⠀⁣⁣
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1. Protect Your Investment - Let's say you purchased an $8,000 once in a lifetime tour package to the Maldives. The day before your departure you take ill and you are no longer able to attend the trip at the instructions of your doctor. When you contact the tour company, they're sympathetic but you're not getting your money back, as their company policy states no refunds provided beyond 14 days of purchase.⠀⁣⁣
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Examples as such are why travel insurance is non-negotiable. When you have travel insurance with cancellation benefits, you are eligible for full reimbursement for prepaid, nonrefundable trip cost when you must cancel for any covered reason.⠀⁣⁣
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2. Terrorist Attack Occurs - You've been wanting to travel to Paris for years. A few weeks before your departure, terrorist randomly attacks popular tourist spots throughout Paris. International borders are closed and your direct flight to Paris is cancelled.⠀⁣⁣
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Ensuring that terrorism coverage is included within your travel insurance package, you can cancel your trip without losing your investment.⠀⁣⁣
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3. You Never Know When You Will Need A Doctor - You just landed in New Delhi, India and your lungs are suddenly engulfed with the thickness of pollution. After your first night in Delhi, you rise but there's no shine as you feel as if you're coming down with a sinus infection. You can barely get out of bed, instead, you phone the front desk and they send a doctor to your room right away.⠀⁣⁣
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With travel medical coverage, you don't have to worry about paying a hefty bill, as you will be fully reimbursed provided you submit proper medical discharge papers to your travel insurance during claim submission.⠀⁣⁣
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When selecting travel insurance, be sure you are aware of your coverage plan in its entirety and how it can best serve you in the event you have to activate a claim.⠀⁣⁣

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If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.⠀⁣
~John Hemingway~⠀⁣
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Ms.@gophari in Deadvlei, Nambia.⠀⁣
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⁣⁣Where there’s a will there’s a way to pack light for women.⁣
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Pack one week worth of clothes, select pieces you can mix & match, and only pack what you need.⁣
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*When planning a business trip, pack undergarments, one or two pairs of neutral pants for meetings, which can be paired with a white button-down shirt and blazer. Three high cut camisole tops you could effortlessly dress up with the same blazer and pants for business or down by removing the blazer for an evening on the town. One pair of denim jeans for after workwear. Flat, but comfortable dress shoes that you could effectively pull off for business and or nightlife. One pair of heels and a black dress for a business dinner. If you have several business dinners, accessories will always make your outfit, a new one. Note, be sure to wear the blazer, don't pack it in your carryon as it will take up too much space. Lastly, don’t forget your toiletry bag.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣*International trips are where many people go wrong with overpacking as it is so easy to do with the need to wear a new outfit every single day. This method could lead to transporting several suitcases, incurring hefty baggage fees, and finding it difficult to maneuver down the streets and properly access elevators in places especially like Europe.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣In your carryon, pack at least seven days of clothes, with a minimum of 8 to 10 days of undergarments. Clothing such as jeans and sweaters/jackets take up space. Therefore only pack two pairs of plain jeans (easy to wear multiple days without obvious recognition), a mixture between long and short sleeve shirts. Anywhere between two to four each should be perfect. A couple of dresses, one bathing suit, and a pair of shorts. One neutral sweater if weather permits, and you will need to wear the jacket, verses packing it in your carryon.⁣ Lastly, don’t forget your toiletry bag.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If you're a blogger or work remotely, you may desire to bring an additional piece of luggage, such as a backpack to house your camera, laptop, and other essential items.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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For our light packing travelers, share below how light you travel.⁣⁣
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Let's Stay Home.⁣⠀
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Ms.@anunstoppablejourney at home in The Netherlands.⁣⠀
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#thenetherlands #starbucks #coffee #stayhome #journeywithinyourself #internationaltraveler #passport #passportheavy #blackgirlstraveltoo #blackgirlstravel #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlpower #blackgirlmagic #travel #traveladdict #travelonpurpose #traveonfleek #travelgram #travellife #travelnista #wanderlust #wander #adventurous #explorer #jetsetter⁣⠀
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When selecting a Travel Credit Card, it can be quite overwhelming, as there are many cards to choose from.⁣
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Our top 3 travel credit cards are as follow below:⁣
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Chase Sapphire Reserve-50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000.00 in the first 3 months from account opening. $300 Annual Travel Credit. 3X Points on travel and dining worldwide. 50% more in travel redemption. Global Entry or TSA Pre √ Fee Credit. Airport Lounge. Travel and purchase coverage (travel insurance). No foreign transaction fees.  Annual fee, $550.00.⁣
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Capital One Venture-50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in 90 days from opening account.  Two miles for every dollar spend.  Global Entry or TSA Pre√. and Travel Protection. The annual fee is $0 for the first year and $95 after that. ⁣
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The American Express Platinum -60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in 3 months. Earn 5points for every dollar spent on airlines and on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel.  Annual $200 airline fee credit, annual $200 in Uber credit, annual $100 in statement credits at Saks Fifth.  Global Entry or TSA Pre√. Access to Amex Global Lounge Collection, including Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass, and Delta Sky Club when flying Delta.  Plus, complimentary Mariott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status and Hilton Honor Gold status.  Travel protection, including trip cancellation and trip delay.  Annual fee of $550.00 is waived you're active duty military or the spouse of one.⁣
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In celebration of South Africa’s 26th year of Democracy, a year ago our founder @dannyriversmitchell join forces with world renowned photographer, @lebolukewarm and artist, writer, explorer, @kelseydashmarie to tour the most instagrammable places throughout South Africa.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Thank you to @meetsouthafrica for an unparalleled experience.⁣⁣⁣
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Enjoy this virtual tour of Pilanesberg, during a safari outing. ⁣
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Whose coming with us in 2021?!?!

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In celebration of South Africa’s 26th year of Democracy, a year ago our founder @dannyriversmitchell join forces with world renowned photographer, @lebolukewarm and artist, writer, explorer, @kelseydashmarie to tour the most instagrammable places throughout South Africa.⁣⁣
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Thank you to @meetsouthafrica for an unparalleled experience.⁣
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Enjoy this virtual tour of Soweto!!!

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Save Yourself Sis!!!⁣⁣⁣ @thewerkuniversity ⁣⁣⁣
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At a young age I knew I was destined for greatness despite being raised within a challenged community and a single parent household.⁣⁣⁣
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At the mere age of 11, I took a trip of a life time to Washington, D.C., from Mobile, Alabama, where I got a glimpse of what life could be for me if only I took drastic measures. ⁣⁣⁣
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Going against the grain, questioning every thing I knew to be true, while eliminating one limited belief at a time has not been easy. ⁣⁣⁣
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Often times, that mean leaving those behind who you love and cherish. ⁣⁣⁣
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Here’s what I know to be true... where ever you are in life, no matter how bad your situation may be, you can and must Save Yourself. No one is coming. ⁣⁣⁣
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There are no rescuers on the road to greatness. ⁣⁣⁣
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It’s all on YOU!!!⁣⁣⁣
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Had I waited on someone to rescue me, I know for sure Black Girls Travel Too would have never been...⁣⁣⁣
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Being able to create impactful life changing experiences specifically for women of color is one of the greatest opportunities I’ve been presented with. ⁣⁣⁣
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But it all started with me saving myself first. ⁣
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Are you ready to save yourself, Sis?!?!⁣⁣⁣
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Happy International Women’s Day!!!⁣⁣⁣
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Danny⁣⁣
Founder & CEO ⁣⁣
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#saveyourself #werkuniversity

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⁣We conclude our partnership with @delta by sharing our final story of a Black traveler in recognition of Black History Month. ⁣⠀
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@essieizspicy shares her experience with travel. #ad⁣⠀
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"While my mother was pregnant with me, she kept traveling for work. That could be the reason why I actually find flying tranquil and soothing. I have a 10-month old niece and we want her to experience the joys, thrills and opportunities that traveling offers. #ad⁣⠀
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Travel for me opened many doors, from education to therapy and ultimately starting a food business collecting flavors from around the globe and blending them with my native West African spices. One of the ingredients I use in my sauces is tamarind. Even though the tamarind plant originated from sub-Saharan Africa, the spice in our sauce is sourced from Thailand. Coming to Thailand helped me make a connection with the local food, which highlights the tamarind fruit.⁣⠀
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The trip to Thailand and my many other travels allow me to continually connect the dots showing the differences in cuisines but also how food unites us no matter where we are. Travel, therefore, can be a conduit for businesses across different borders, whether in food, tech, fashion or design. Whether you're looking for inspiration, sourcing ingredients or looking for raw materials, travel can be the spark you need to start your own business.⁣⠀
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The future and landscape of travel are changing. When I moved to the US, it was difficult to explain to people where Ghana was located. But now, Ghana is one of the hottest travel destinations; everyone from Hollywood to Wall Street is in Ghana either for cultural exploration or business engagement. Last year, 2019, marked 400 years since the first slave ships landed on United States soil from West Africa and the Ghanaian government invited the entire black diaspora to return home and see Ghana as a land of opportunity; to visit, to invest and to make it home again.⁣⠀
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Through my experiences as an immigrant moving to the US and establishing a food business, I aspire to break the stereotypes for immigrants wanting to dream beyond boarders but especially to inspire my niece to be fearless. #delta

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Ladies, it's carnival season...⠀⁣
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Ms.@melaxgoddess in Trinidad and Tobago. ⠀⁣
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Join us in Barbados for Crop Over this August. Seats are limited!!! Click on the link in the bio or head over to our website at www.blackgirlstraveltoo.com to secure your spot today.⠀⁣
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Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell. ⠀⁣
~Paula Bendfeldt~⠀⁣
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Ms.@skyepmarshall at Sky's the Limit. ⠀⁣
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#skyemarshall #journeywithinyourself #internationaltraveler #passport #passportheavy #blackgirlstraveltoo #blackgirlstravel #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlpower #blackgirlmagic #travel #traveladdict #travelonpurpose #traveonfleek #travelgram #travellife #travelnista #wanderlust #wander #adventurous #explorer #jetsetter⠀

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Out of many, one people - Jamaican Coat of Arms⁣⠀
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We are thrilled to bring you another Black traveler story through our partnership with @delta in recognition of Black History Month. #ad ⠀⁣⠀
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@packslight shares her travel experience.⁣⠀
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“My full name is Gabby Beckford. My father is Jamaican and immigrated to the U.S. at age 12. My surname isn't extremely common, but I have run into Beckfords in New York, Toronto, London, and even Dubai, and each one has been Jamaican. (You may be familiar with my long lost Uncle, Tyson? 💁🏿‍♂️)⁣⠀
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Last year for my birthday my friend and I took an impromptu trip and ended up in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a long weekend. I knew virtually nothing about the territory except that Americans didn't need a passport to visit so I expected it to be extremely tourist-centric. And it was. However, one of my followers from St. Thomas offered to meet up and help us tap into its true Afro-Caribbean culture.⁣⠀
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We ate oxtail, johnnycakes, and fungi so good I had to look around and make sure it wasn't my Grandma back there cooking. We learned how being colonized more than 7 times had affected the island's population demographics, making it a multiracial melting pot of Caribbean Islanders—so much so that I was assumed to be local multiple times!⁣⠀
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However, the most shocking experience had to be when a waiter saw my receipt, recognized my last name, and told me he was friends with a few Beckfords. I was floored. What are the odds?!⁣⠀
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Looking back it all seems extremely... fated.⁣⠀
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To board a random flight, on a random day, to a random destination, and find so much home.⁣⠀
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My birthday gift from the universe was knowing that no matter where I go, a piece of home will never be far. Whether it's in a similar physical feature, a nostalgic food, or a literal stray Beckford wandering around like I am. And that when I travel and learn about other Black cultures, I am inevitably learning more about myself.⁣⠀
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With the Diaspora, the world is home because—as the Jamaican national motto goes⁣⠀
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𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 ❤️⁣⠀
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#delta #BlackHistoryMonth

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Travel has taught me to make time for serendipity.⁣⠀
~Zachary Johnson~⁣⠀
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Ms.@tiatakestheworld in Chefchaouen, Morocco. ⁣⠀
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Tag @blackgirlstraveltoo to be our next featured traveler.⁣⠀
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#chefchaouen #morocco #africa #journeywithinyourself #internationaltraveler #passport #passportheavy #blackgirlstraveltoo #blackgirlstravel #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlpower #blackgirlmagic #travel #traveladdict #travelonpurpose #traveonfleek #travelgram #travellife #travelnista #wanderlust #wander #adventurous #explorer #jetsetter⁣⠀

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