Black women who have been everywhere

Before the group chats and the hashtags, these women crossed borders and brought the whole community with them. They mapped the way — here are their words, and where they love most.

Kellee Edwards
@kelleetravels

Adventure travel host — first Black woman to host a solo travel show on TV

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

Jessica Nabongo
@thecatchmeifyoucan

First Black woman documented to visit every country in the world

“The world is yours. All of it.”

Oneika Raymond
@oneikathetraveller

Travel journalist and TV host — advocate for diverse representation

“Travel is a radical act of self-love.”

Gabby Beckford
@packslight

Solo travel expert helping Black women explore on any budget

“You don’t need permission to see the world.”

Evita Robinson
@nomadnessTV

Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe — a community-first Black travel movement

“Find your tribe. Travel together.”

Ciara Johnson
@heyciara

Budget travel expert showing Black women how to travel more for less

“Luxury is a mindset, not a price tag.”