Eleven types of girls in a holiday group chat

Eleven types of girls in a holiday group chat

The only thing more stressful than a group chat, is a holiday group chat… ?

I’ve been on a few girls trips, and a crucial component to any girls holiday is the holiday group chat.

The idea of the group chat is to make the planning of the holiday a lot smoother, but with all the different personalities and the usual group chat drama, it can sometimes seem to do the opposite.

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Ten tips for taking your first solo trip

Ten tips for taking your first solo trip

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and go on your first solo trip?

To say that I am excited for you is a bit of an understatement lol.

I really want to use my platform to encourage y’all to step out of your comfort zone and solo travel. You won’t know if you like something until you try it.

But yes, that first solo trip can be nerve-racking AF! So to help you out, I’ve put together a few tips to help you get the most out of your first solo trip!

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What to expect when travelling black

What to expect when travelling black

Travelling black is a whole different experience.

When travelling as a black person, it can be hella nerve-wracking. You never know how people are going to react to you. You never know how you are going to be treated.

We constantly find ourselves googling or YouTubing what it’s like to travel to a certain destination as a black person.

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My Story: Travelling with Depression

My Story: Travelling with Depression

Before I start, I just want to clear up a few things:
1) I am in no way saying that travelling will help everyone who suffers from depression.
2) I am not a mental health expert, I’m just sharing my own experiences, with the hope that it will help someone get the help that they need.
3) If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please seek help now!!!
UK suicide line | US suicide line | International suicide lines

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Ten Black Travel Instagram pages that will keep your wanderlust alive

Ten Black Travel Instagram pages that will keep your wanderlust alive

To appease my wanderlust at times when I’m not out exploring the world, I follow a number of travel pages on Instagram.

However, I found that a lot of the pages I was following only showed one type of traveller.

I rarely, if ever saw someone who looked like me. Someone that I could relate to.

That’s why I think it’s so important for black people to follow black travel Instagram pages. Although we may not (or rarely) be included in the mainstream pages, we have been able to create our own mainstream.

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