Travel is often revered as a personal exploration of interests, new discoveries, and the liberation of rest and leisure. We jet off to Timbuktu in attempt to escape the monotony of routine, for a change of scenery, educational adventures, business, volunteering, or anything in between. However, we must acknowledge that for most people, the process of making these voyages a reality is a luxury in itself — not just monetarily; it can be determined, facilitated or impeded, by what passport you hold.

Being a Northern California native, my love for Oakland developed in college when I found myself living in close proximity to the Bay Area.

Originally from Ghana, Nana's studies brought him to China where he has lived for a number of years. Here he shares with us his recommendations from a local's perspective. If you are considering travel to the country, this is a must read... 

Garvin Reid is a passionate traveler and photographer whose career in academia brought him to Abu Dhabi. Read on as he gives us an insider’s perspective on what this region has to offer... 

Founder of the travel blog Lively Journey, Moulaye Diarra is a creative who's pursuit of beauty and excitement has led him to various countries outside of his residence in Paris. Follow him as he explores a little-known island off the coast of Central Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe. 

Karen specializes in international law and has a deep passion for travel and sustainability. Thus her alias, The Black Voyager, is quite a fitting name. Read on as she shares what she recently discovered about her ancestral country, Ghana.

Not only is Jenna's journalism detailed and intrepid, but her insights on travel are crucially informative. Read on as she shares her experience as an American reporting in Nepal and India...

Katie is a California native living in Mexico, who found herself amazed by spectacular ecology and landscapes on her recent trip to Costa Rica. Read on as she shares her tips and experiences from the region…

Brittney Disov is a freelance virtual assistant based in Chicago, Illinois. Her curious disposition and deep love of travel has emboldened her to launch a travel and lifestyle blog that highlights the magical, diverse and kind world we live in. She enjoys museums, yoga and dining out at new eateries. Here she shares with us a complete guide to Kyoto, Japan.

Thaïs is an actress and writer originally from Trinidad and Tobago. An alumna of New York University, she currently resides in Los Angeles. She has toured as an actress both nationally and internationally and has also written and produced for film and theater. Her original play OUTCRY based on the lives of Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till has been produced throughout the U.S., featured in American Theater Magazine, and has been used in school curricula to address racial tension. Her short film Late Expectations has screened in festivals across the world and was honored at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood with the “Discover Award.” She has been honored by the Root Magazine as one of the 25 under 25 Top Innovators in America, and her academic writings and speeches have been presented in symposiums across the U.S. She also has a holistic interior design company "Thais & Co." which focuses on internal wellness through design. Read on to explore her complete guide to the marvelous country of Cuba...