The Top Questions I Get About Travel Planning:

How do you find flight deals?

Have you ever flown [insert random budget airlines]?

How do you know what to do in xyz cities? 

How can someone make the most of a weekend getaway?

What are the top best phrases to learn in the native tongue?

How to plan for spontaneity around travel?

How do you maximize your time in the port country whilst on a cruise?

RESOURCES:

Flights-
https://www.theflightdeal.com/ 
http://faredealalert.com/ 
Planning Apps/Sites I Use:
Google Flights
Google Maps
Skyscanner
Maps.Me
Hopper
Skiplagged

Travel Groups/Sites I Use-
https://www.nomadnesstv.com/join-tribe/ 
https://driftrtravels.com/
'Travel Club ✈️' on GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/19325550/ZgPJbp 
https://travelnoire.com/

Ep. 2 My Tips and Tricks for Travel Planning

On Episode 3 of HBGT, I sat down with Shomari to discuss her experiences studying abroad in not one, not two, but FIVE countries since the age of 16🙆🏾‍♀️!

We highlight the real deal about studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe specifically as a Black American woman. Her story is powerful, inspiring and informative! I hope you all enjoy this one and please share with any students you know! 

Information on study abroad programs & scholarships mentioned and resources for students of color:

Articles on Diversity in Study Abroad
http://www.destinationgo.org/community-blog/2015/9/14/shomari-maynard

https://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Insights/Publications/Underrepresented-Students-and-Study-Abroad

http://www.insightintodiversity.com/11-steps-to-diversifying-study-abroad/

Scholarships & Programs to check out -
NSEP BOREN SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
https://www.borenawards.org/

CRITICAL LANGUAGES SCHOLARSHIP
https://clscholarship.org/

DR. JOSEPH A. TOWLES AFRICAN STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP 
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/c5f1036c-7e0a-4e04-9539-7ddf9fc67c5a

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/locations/africa/ghana

https://www.american.edu/spexs/washingtonsemester/

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/countries-study-abroad-free-near-enough-2018/ (There are many study abroad opportunities for masters and PhD candidates too!)

Check out @hungryblackgirltravels on Instagram for more updates! 

Stay hungry and travel! 😋🛫

Ep. 3 Studying Abroad All Over The World feat. Shomari

On Episode 4 of Hungry Black Girl Travels, I sit down with Sierra to discuss her travel blog, Your Change of Scenery and her recent expansion into the travel planning industry as a Travel Advisor. 

With Your Change of Scenery, Sierra aims to prove that it’s possible to make traveling a part of your lifestyle! For her, traveling is a way to remain sane and to cope with all of the harsh realities of adulting.  It’s a luxury that she’s blessed to be able to afford, and she’s happy to share her tips and tricks for making travel more affordable!

Listen as Sierra and I discuss her inspiration for Your Change of Scenery, her best tips for traveling on a budget, hair and beauty, solo travel vs. group travel, travel elitism in the black travel community and so much more!

Follow Your Change of Scenery on all platforms below:
www.yourchangeofscenery.com 
www.instagram.com/yourchangeofscenery/  
www.facebook.com/yourchangeofscenery/ 
www.twitter.com/chngeofscenery  
Email: sierra.robinson@yourchangeofscenery.com 

Travel groups and organizations we mentioned during our conversation:
https://www.instagram.com/30damnblackpeople/ 
https://www.instagram.com/blkcelebgiving/

Ep. 4 Running a Travel Blog and Business ft. Sierra of Your Change Of Scenery

This month's episode is a follow up to my Travel Planning episode where I share a quick rundown of my best advice for travel budget preparation.

Ep. 5 My Tips and Tricks for Travel Budgeting

Hungry Black Girl Travels is a travel and lifestyle podcast featuring my experiences and those of my friends traveling domestically and internationally. The term hungry captures my "hunger" for culture, cuisine, and all things in between.