Traveling While Melanated

Whether you’ve been praised in one country or profiled in another, we know that traveling as a melanated person can come with layers of beauty, joy, discomfort, and truth that aren’t always reflected in glossy travel guides. That’s why this space exists—not just to tell the truth about destinations, but to celebrate our stories, support one another, and share what the world really looks like through our eyes.

Whether you’re here to learn, to be seen, or to share your voice, we’re glad you’re home.

Have a story, tip, or lived experience to share with our community? We’re building a space where your voice makes a difference.

Group of friends sitting on a log by the rocky shore with water and an island in the background. One person has tattoos and dreadlocks, while the others are dressed casually. They are enjoying a sunny day.

Explore Stories by Experience

Narrow alley with colorful garments hanging on wooden walls, marketplace setting with cobblestone path and barrels.

Real reviews and raw reflections from melanated travelers—by country, by city, and by truth.

Modern open-concept living room with gray sectional sofa, dining area with table and chairs, glass vases, and decorative wall art. Features floating shelves, fireplace, and staircase.

Thinking about moving abroad? Hear from those who’ve done it, with tips, realities, and life lessons.

Notebook with travel bucket list and map, glasses, coffee, plant, and color swatches on a wooden table.

Safety tips, journey reflections, and moving smart while staying open to the world.

Grilled skewers of seafood including squid, octopus, and cuttlefish at a market stall.

Cultural discoveries and must-try foods—plus the places that made us feel seen (and full).

A couple walking on a narrow European street, with a musician holding a violin in the background. The woman wears a floral dress and the man a patterned shirt and hat. The setting is urban, with blurred pedestrians and buildings.

Visas. Packing. Communication abroad. These are the real tools that help us move confidently.