Culture Travels is a travel media brand. We publish a digital and print magazine, monthly podcast, and video content.
Using our original content, we connect you to travel destinations and experiences, plus bring you the latest in entertainment and news at the intersection of travel and culture.
Visibility and storytelling are at the core of our mission. We exist to bring visibility to Black travelers, their experiences, stories, and their cultural impact on the world. What does that last part mean? It’s simple. We use our platform to show you how Black culture travels and influences society - from travel to fashion to food to the arts, and so on.
If you love travel and culture, then you’re home.
Welcome to CULTURE TRAVELS!
Leroy Adams is an entrepreneur, speaker, and passionate storyteller who mission is to promote, celebrate, and encourage Black travel.
As a former Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia and entrepreneur in China, Leroy encourages us to consider living our best lives abroad. An unapologetic travel junkie keen to share his insights from around the world. Leroy also shares the stories and experiences of other Black travelers and ex-pats through his magazine and show, Culture Travels. His adventures and pursuit of Black travel stories have taken him to over 20 countries on 5 continents.
In addition, Leroy is an accomplished entrepreneur with years of experience in global volunteerism, creative arts, and digital media. His work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia, where he spearheaded a multi-classroom construction project, continues to serve hundreds of students and community members.
He was also a co-founder of the highly admired BLK GEN creative arts brand, which hosted dozens of artistic events throughout Beijing and Shanghai to bridge the gap of cultural awareness between Black ex-pats and Chinese locals. In 2017, the brand was featured in the China Weekend magazine for its positive and creative impact in the community. In 2019, they were featured in the Asia Society's "Chinoisty Profiles" short video series highlighting the impact of entreprenoirs in China.
A fierce supporter (and encourager) of Black people who travel, Leroy is the founder and Executive Editor of Culture Travels magazine, a quarterly publication devoted to Black travelers, their experiences, stories, and showing their cultural impact on the world.
