Living in South Korea as a black woman can be a challenging experience due to unique obstacles such as beauty standards that favor light skin, difficulties finding suitable clothing and hair products, and navigating stereotypes and discrimination. Despite these challenges, I remain committed to breaking down these prejudices by sharing my experiences and connecting with other black women.
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Explore “Traveling While Black” with Duffelbagspouse Travels. Discover tips, experiences, and destinations from a military spouse who blogs about travel and military life while working from home. Learn how to navigate and enjoy diverse cultures around the world.
Military Spouses Travel Solo: My Trip to the Running of the Bulls
Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories.
Being A Black Military Spouse in America
Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of…
The Thoughts of a Travel Ambivert
Most people would never consider me an introvert. And I’m not. But I don’t think I am an extrovert either. If I had to classify myself, I’m a thoughtful extrovert. Or an ambivert traveler– a combination of both. I’m just as comfortable in a crowd or alone in the space…
Why More People of Color Should Blog About Travel
I am not a black blogger. I am a blogger who happens to be black. And I follow several travel bloggers for their unique perspectives on travel. I never cared what color they were. Unfortunately, too few of them are black or ethnic voices. More Black People Should Blog because there…
The Best of Both Worlds: Military Support and Korean Experiences
I once referred to myself as an expat. But during a recent dinner party at my home, we welcomed “real” American Expats to a long promised and much appreciated home cooked meal.