Tracee Ellis Ross is showing the world what Black women like me have always known: solo travel isn’t just about how many destinations you can travel to. It’s about claiming space for yourself, your joy, and your truth. Her show, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, recently renewed for a second season, sparked so much conversation in the Black female community because it centers the very things my blog has always been about: confidence, self-discovery, and freedom.

Discover how to find the perfect balance between thrilling adventures and rejuvenating self-care. Incorporating wellness and mindful activities into your itinerary can be the difference between a fulfilling trip and returning home having experienced burnout. This guide is your go-to resource for maintaining balance and joy while you travel.

Traveling through grief is a reminder that we have the power to embark on a journey of self-discovery and find healing as we interact with the richness of the world around us. Even in far-flung corners of the world, in different languages, in unfamiliar environments, you can connect through shared experiences, laughter, and heartfelt conversations. You can find a sense of belonging, something easily misplaced in the early stages of grief. Traveling is a lasting reminder that in your darkest moments, the world can be a source of light.

Staying healthy has obviously always been important, but post-pandemic, it’s even more critical, especially when traveling abroad. I never get sick, and I owe it to a great immune system, but also to a few things I do on and in between trips to boost my immune system and overall health and wellness.

Travel was and still is of major concern, namely travel that involved time in the airport or stations that are typically characterized by crowds of people in close quarters. Although travel for leisure, especially internationally, is still not highly recommended, it is still very possible to do so in a way that minimizes risk and allows for social distancing and health safety.

When I set the goal to travel it was always with the intent of doing it alone, but initially it was not about mindfulness. Because I’m introverted, I have always preferred and prioritized alone time, so when I first traveled alone as an adult, naturally it felt more instinctive and comfortable for me. As my passion grew for traveling, I also realized that each time, I discover more about myself than I knew before.