Heather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic. Her work appears regularly in a host of national and international publications from O magazine to NPR. She appears on television stations across North America and is the resident travel expert on The Social - a national daily lifestyle show. Heather has shared her travel insights as a speaker at trade gatherings hosted by TravMedia, US Travel Association, Destination Canada, SATW, and others. Heather is also the voice behind GlobetrottingMama.com – an international, family travel blog that features the adventures she takes with (and without) her husband Ish and their two sons, Ethan and Cameron.

Is racism the only reason black Americans move abroad?

Following in the steps of Essence magazine, whose 1970 debut issue, Black Man Do You Love Me?, addressed the current subject of Black men who were climbing the corporate ladder and now had the option of choosing to love either Black women or white women.

Our feature article, Why Black People Are Moving Abroad, addresses one of the central subjects of Black travel: Black people choosing to leave America for life abroad. Throughout this article, we'll take a look at the history of Black travelers who fought for the right to not only use public transportation, but also for the right to acquire a U.S. passport to travel internationally. Are the motivations of the Black traveler today similar to those of the Black travelers in the 1800's?

I am a thirty-something Black woman who has been traveling through the American outdoors (mostly solo) for the last 6 years. This last year I have been completely nomadic. For most of this time, a week wouldn’t pass before I asked myself, “Courtney, what TF are you doing?”

Have you ever felt in your gut or soul that if you didn’t do something fantastical then the life you are supposed to live will never be? That is why I am here, side eyeing this adventurous life I have been living.

Hailed as West Africa’s golden child, Ghana deserves its place in the sun. One of Africa’s great success stories, the country is reaping the benefits of a stable democracy in the form of fast-paced development. And it shows: Ghana is suffused with the most incredible energy.

Ghana is a top destination for Black travelers seeking cultural reconnection. Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism, Ben Anane-Nsiah, shares insights on its impact.

Explore 5 must-try local restaurants near the Alamodome during NCAA Final Four weekend. Soul food, burgers, pizza & more—just minutes from the arena!

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.