A stare too long. A whispered word. A moment I almost walked away. But what happened next shifted everything I thought I knew about traveling as a Black woman. This isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder of what happens when we pause, stay, and see the world with new eyes.
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How I Found Purpose Beyond Going Viral: A Writer’s Truth in a Content World
I’m not chasing algorithms anymore. I’m choosing writing over performance, storytelling over scrolling. In the constant pull between content creator vs writer, I’ve made my choice. This post is about letting go of trends, owning your voice, and returning to what matters—honest stories told on your own terms.
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Why Blogging While Black Tells the Stories Travel Needs Now
Blogging while Black challenges the idea that Black travel stories are too niche. Through honest, emotionally rich reflections, this post explores how vulnerability and personal truth connect across race, age, and identity—proving that powerful storytelling isn’t limited by who you are, but deepened because of it.
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How Bad Experiences Can Make the Best Travel Memories
Before I travel, I scroll through perfect pictures and glowing reviews. Everything looks perfect—sunlit balconies, smiling faces, food that’s too pretty to eat. But what I see online rarely matches what really happens when I get there. The truth is, travel also includes missed trains, strange meals, awkward moments, and…
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How WITS Connects Women Who Love Travel and Content Creation
Why I Keep Going Back to WITS Creator Summit Is WITS worth attending? Absolutely. I asked myself that same question before signing up for my first Women in Travel Summit in Portland, Maine. I didn’t know a soul. But by the end of the weekend, I felt like I had…
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Real Ways I Make Money as a Travel Blogger Today
I didn’t start Duffelbagspouse to make money. I just wanted to tell real stories about travel, family, and constant moves. Over time, I found ways to earn from what I love. This post breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and how storytelling can become part of something sustainable and real.
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Reading as Resistance: A Protest Against Banned Books in Waterloo
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones joined Black authors in Waterloo, Iowa, for a powerful Read-In after local schools canceled African American Read-Ins. Together, they read banned books that celebrate Black life and history. Their message was clear: these stories matter, and we will not allow them to be erased or forgotten.
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Why DeepSeek’s Rise Should Make U.S. Tech Nervous
China’s AI innovation is shaking up the tech world. With DeepSeek’s rapid rise, cost efficiency, and Rednote’s global appeal, these advancements highlight China’s increasing dominance in app and AI development. Can the U.S. maintain its technological edge, or will China’s fast, affordable approach redefine the future of AI?