How to Travel Solo Confidently As A Black Woman | Black Women Abroad

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[@jjamerican93]

I just came back home from a solo trip to an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, DR. Hands down, it was one of the best solo traveling experiences I’ve had - and I’ve been to a number of countries and cities alone. And I was there by myself at the height of Valentine’s Day surrounded by couples, but felt no sense of exclusion at all. Book those trips, ladies! You’ll be so proud of yourself and happy that you made the leap. 😊❤

[@AdaliaAborisade]

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[@nberger6984]

What resort did you go to?

[@rubylimey7614]

Can you share the name of the resort??

[@onewapani]

I needed to read this right now! I'm 54 and married for 30 years, but lately, I'm feeling the need to travel the world all by myself just to find myself. I've always been that culturally misogynistic "Captain save em", so I've always placed myself on the back burner. That has not only burnt me out, but it's induced a desire within me to just do me for the rest of my life! I refuse to be another cultural casualty as a woman. It's something I've always wanted to do, but being a black female, I've been afraid because the stigmatism of being black in America can be transposed onto what you think the rest of the world thinks of you, too. Not allowing that nonsense to stop me any longer. I'm going to get my passport picture taken today. I had that planned BEFORE this video showed up in my feed. Synchronicity and confirmation are real. We don't chase. We attract, hence this video showing up when I've been cultivating the feeling of wanting to travel for a little minute now. ✊🏾👍🏾✌🏾💕 It has to be a step one to move myself out of this house and across the seas...

[@tacrewgirl]

"Don't act like prey." -Adalia I tell people something similar to this when solo traveling. People often look like a mark and very unsure. I remember several times when meeting an online friend in their countries at bus stations and then commenting on his I looked and moved like a local. Like you said, pay attention to how locals do everyday things like get a taxi, buy groceries, walk in public, etc.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Moving with confidence will open so many doors no matter where you are

[@sharonivy888]

I've traveled solo for the last several years. I'm an introvert and not really close to people not even family. I find European culture with his knowledge of ancient history and dinner conversations that last for hours about science, politics, history to be more engaging than American obsession with celebrity and Instagram. I enjoy the Carribean for its slow, laid back pace to life. America is in decline. The culture starts to decline before the country does. The only reason I have been hanging on is to reach retirement age and my elderly parents. This country has changed so much that I sometimes just don't recognize it. It's become a country of extremes. When I first traveled solo, I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. I went to Spain/Italy for the summer and I loved it. Europe is safer than the US, ladies. And the men much more respectful of women. Just wherever you go, keep in mind that you are representing black women and carry yourself with respect and respect others.

[@earthwanderer8643]

Watching the replay. Took my first solo trip at 30 to Puerto Rico. Planned trips for each day so I wasn’t just sitting on the beach alone. Last solo trip was a cruise from Venice to Greece. Can’t tell you how many women (all ethnicities and ages) came up to me looking so excited asking “what’s it like to be free”.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Exactly!! Solo travel is the best.

[@sharonivy888]

A lot of the looks I get are a cross between respect/admiration and pity. I just let it roll off me as I sip my glass of wine watching the waves roll in on the beach as the wind caresses my neck. It's a spiritual thing and some people just don't get it.

[@gnic09]

When I travel to a new country I try to arrive during the day time, I do a walking tour of the city or neighbourhood to get my bearings snd I go to a tourist office for maps and info and find out about interesting sites, transport options, safety issues etc.

[@gnic09]

The official tourism websites of a country usually provide the best and most current info for travel to that country. Check them to see if the tourist accommodation is licensed and therefore should meet at least minimum standards before you book. You can also contact them to check if it's not listed.

[@AwkwardBlackGirl]

Love this video! I’m taking my first solo trip in august to Cali just to start but I do want to go overseas eventually. My family is saying I shouldn’t because of safety but I really want to I’m tired of waiting on people to explore the world with.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You can do it!

[@intergalacticbnb]

I’m watching the replay since it started when I was in class. So many great points as usual! On policing people’s activities abroad, I eat fast food like McDonald’s only in places such as the Middle East because it’s halal, and I can trust that I’m eating what I ordered and that it isn’t cross-contaminated by pork products. When I went to Mexico City for the first time, I stayed for three weeks as a local and loved it. My only friend who is bilingual confused departure dates with me and flew back while I still had a week remaining. My brain quickly adapted. I woke up dreaming and thinking in Spanish. Locals approached me after staring in curiosity to ask in Spanish, why I came to Mexico as an American. Didn’t I hear all the horrible things they say about them on the news? They were so elated to know that I wanted to form my own narrative by seeing for myself. They were so hospitable. My first solo trip and a lovely experience. I will be returning. I want to reside there for some time and just dwell in tranquility.

[@YapahJudah]

Watching the replay and I truly enjoyed this topic. I solo traveled to my first international country in 2019 and my family were so scared but I had faith that all would be fine and it definitely was. I plan on going on a scouting trip to Panama 🇵🇦 solo the next time I go back there. Blessings! 😊

[@yanie3000]

You are glowing! The hair, the skin, the earrings. It's truly the everything for me!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Oh thank you!

[@acajudi100]

I have been traveling since age 20, and I am now 80,living in Queretaro, since 2021. I never had a prolem solo, with husband, and our only daughter at 37. Please pay to have your home and apartment emptied, and do not carry all that stuff to your new home. It is dangerous to try and sell your stuff.

[@jettj6088]

Your hair is too cute!

[@positivethinking67]

I'm watching the replay, I'm taking a sole trip to the Netherlands in April and I'm really nervous about it. I'm going to try to scout out a second residence, but I'm nervous about that as well. I've been watching all the videos and I'm slightly over whelm.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You can do it! Be sure that you're clear on what you want. Walk the neighborhoods that interest you so you can get a real feel for them.

[@gnic09]

I went to Amsterdam last summer. It was great but expensive.

[@HerXLNC1]

I just came back from my first solo trip to Portugal and Spain for a week. I had quite a few family and friends who expressed their concern, but I told them "Y'all do know that these countries are viewed as much safer than the US, right?". I fear going down the street to the store, but was fully comfortable traveling these countries. You said it right when you say to do the research on your own!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

It's wild what we except at "normal" because it's what we know

[@HerXLNC1]

@@AdaliaAborisade Exactly.

[@sharonivy888]

Going to Lisbon and Barcelona soon. Looking forward to it. Any dishes or restaurants you can recommend?

[@HerXLNC1]

@@sharonivy888 Yaaaas! Go, girl. Happy for you. In Lisbon, you must have a pastel de nata at the famouns Pastéis de Belém. An absolute must. I went to Madrid when I went to Spain. I will plan a trip to Barcelona next year, so you'll have to give me recommendations when you go 😄

[@AllThingsShun]

Taking my first solo trip to CDMX this month! Thank you for the great video.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You're very welcome

[@lalathebougiebohemian617]

Oooh i love the tip @ 27:04 re: marking locations on Google map & downloading for offline use. I will start doing this!

[@deeinkc]

Great tip about pivoting if you are not comfortable. I've had some trips where I wish I would have pivoted, but didn't. One was in DC. I was staying in China Town and I was being harassed on the streets (catcalling) to the point where I ended up staying in my hotel room b/c I didn't want to deal w/ it anymore. In retrospect I should have changed hotels to quieter area. Another one was I did 10 days in Rome solo. It was overwhelming for me after a while trying to navigate. I should have pivoted that time too. I am taking this tip with me on all future trips. If it ain't working for me...pivot! Happy travels!

[@writingdiasporan]

Thanks for the video. For me, it boils down to doing my research on the country, city and accommodation so I know what to expect. I've travelled solo to the UK, Mexico, Cuba, Barbados, Bahamas (via a cruise), Germany while in transit, North Eastern and Southern US, and Rwanda.

[@Nubianette]

Awww, I missed the live. Darn, work! I’ve been traveling on my own since 1995. I just didn’t think about being afraid. I knew many people who traveled on their own, young. Many were African-American women. I just knew I wanted to see my planet.

[@lynseylou9669]

Wow! This was chock-full of great information! Thank you so much!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@eternallyinternal]

She's so cute! Love her channel!!!

[@tracyardelia]

Watching the replay. I might "feel a way" traveling to Nigeria alone. My "Black American" friend who has lived there for years and is married to a Nigerian says they "would put ketchup on me and eat me." She seems to believe I may be kidnapped from Lagos and sold for my body parts (hands, skull). LoL! She swears I need to travel with someone who is actually from there and/or lives there. Hmmm

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Yep, Nigeria is on the list of countries I'd need someone on the ground for. I don't think you can wing it there either.

[@justpassingthrough7437]

OMG! This was wonderful! Thank you!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You're so welcome!

[@sportsnheels7511]

Stumbled across this video lookin for solo travel videos in Cali Colombia. Fellow solo traveler

[@gloriaojogwu9047]

I'm watching the replay 👍

[@gloriaojogwu9047]

Hi Adalia 😄 Thank you!!

[@deezkidz8226]

I wish I eWorld have saw this when I first started planning to leave the country for Africa next month lol. I have been researching and I will say I realize I need to stay away from the negative feedback because it’s not helping my anxiety and also I’ve backed out twice before the actually date of departure lol oh Lord. But I am going to get on that plane! and on top of going I have only flown once in my life. I know I’m making up more anxiety in my head than I need to. So many emotions. I’m conquering my fears. Thank you so much for this video!!! 💐

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You're most welcome

[@HannahGrace777]

watching the replay

[@izzykatz5193]

And if anyone tells you the food in Iceland is bad- Don't believe it- Amazing Food and Sauces!

[@agnescampbell7692]

Just caught this replay. These are such great practical tips for easing some of those “nagging fears”. Will definitely help me figure out some things.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@izzykatz5193]

I have been traveling since I was 14 Got that bug and as an adult have been traveling with my son who's disabled - it also helps to have family around the world- I would love to move abroad, having moved to the US from the Caribbean in my late teens.. Its somewhat difficult since my son who has cerebral palsy has now been accepted to college and I am his only support- my ex-husband has pretty much bailed! I would love traveling with other like minded women to get those needed breaks along the way!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Have you watched any of Charisma Cares Travels's videos? I interviewed her about her experiences traveling with her son who has special needs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5i0kp-GiLaWkKs

[@magbstyle]

Glad I stumbled onto this video.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Welcome to the Picky Girl Nation!

[@layla8647]

A bit late, but my fear is, I don’t want to be a victim of a random crime while abroad 😬

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Do the same things to stay safe that you do in your everyday life.

[@jaderoyale-brown]

Replay watching 12/17/23

[@RENAissanceofConsciousness]

Im sorry. I absolutely love your videos but im sorry its hard to focus on the content in this one because your earrings are giving me life right now, i need you to please add a link to how a girl like me can find.......so please forgive me for my focus in this one. Now carry on 😊

[@donnamckenzie7623]

Watching replay..I am so scared to solo travel..

[@AdaliaAborisade]

What's scaring you the most?

[@sharonivy888]

Make the leap. Just do a weekend domestic get away first. Do a couple of those first. Most people aren't going to take note of you because they will be too much into their smart phones. You meet people when you travel. Especially other solo travel. I've had black families see me traveling solo and tried to pull me into their group. Every trip will have a different experience.

[@rubylimey7614]

Most of us start fearful...where would like to go??...my 1st was Puerto Rico best time ever. Use discernment an follow your gut. You got this! Blessings 🙏

[@NiNi4real802]

Need to find money to travel and build confidence

[@AdaliaAborisade]

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[@TM-123]

What did you like about Iceland?

[@AdaliaAborisade]

It's beautiful and I'm a geography geek

[@Zikomo7]

I’m scared of traveling to Asian countries. I probably look like a monster to them haha. It’s a vain silly reason but I can’t help it

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Don't beat yourself up about it. Go where you want to. 😊

[@missdragonflies81]

FYI, I was born in Haiti and raised in N.Y...If you are ever in Haiti and need help have them call me. I have WhatsApp.