Guides for how we travel
Practical, opinionated, community-informed. The context most travel sites leave out.
What Is the BLKNomad Welcome Rating?
How BLKNomad's welcome rating works — how it's calculated, what it means, and why it matters for Black travelers.
Read guide →8 min readTraveling While Black in Europe: A Practical Guide
European destinations ranked by Black traveler experience — safety notes, cultural context, and the most welcoming cities.
Read guide →9 min readHow to Plan an Ancestral Roots Trip
Planning a diaspora roots trip across West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America — what to expect and how to connect.
Read guide →7 min readThe Ultimate HBCU Homecoming Travel Guide
HBCU homecoming season — the top events, how to book travel, where to stay, and what to expect.
Read guide →8 min readThe Guide to Black-Owned Hotels in the US
A city-by-city guide to Black-owned hotels and vacation rentals across the United States.
Read guide →10 min readThe Best Destinations for Black Travelers in 2026
BLKNomad's annual ranked, opinionated, data-backed list of the best destinations for Black travelers.
Read guide →6 min readFlying Private: A Black Traveler’s Guide to Empty Legs
How empty leg flights work, why they suit culturally-rich trips, and how FlyPrivateBack fits with BLKNomad.
Read guide →8 min readThe Black Digital Nomad Guide
The best cities for Black digital nomads — safety, co-working, expat community, cost of living, and welcome.
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