to see new places, cultures, and try new foods and hear new languages alone. It’s an entirely different experience to share those once-in-a- lifetime occurrences with people you’ve bonded with, especially when you are both experiencing it together for the first time. What’s advantageous about booking a trip with a community like Black Girls Travel Too is that first-time international travelers can see firsthand how to see a new place. They can learn how to navigate a developing country and use that knowledge for future trips. Even more, young women of color will gain confidence knowing they have what it takes to explore a place they’re unfamiliar with. When people travel, they will inevitably have to overcome hurdles; each time a challenge is overcome, more self-assurance is gained. That’s what happened to Danny, and that’s why she’s in a new chapter of her life. Over the years, Danny traveled to many places and met many people. But nowadays, if you were to catch up with her, you would find her volunteering abroad or at home. She calls it “voluntourism,” a chance to go on a working holiday and give time towards a worthy cause. Right now, BGTT is seeking opportunities to help disadvantaged communities that speak to the heart of who they are. That’s what Danny does during her free time. But during the day, she’s building her empire and helping young women of color broaden their horizons through travel. Why? Because Black Girls Travel Too!
The company’s South African 12-day tour, for example, includes accommodation, breakfast every day, some lunches and dinners, walking tours, a safari, domestic flights, a Zulu language class, private transportation, and much more. All of these activities are done as a group, and customers can sleep in shared or private rooms (limited availability). That means there is a great deal of time to connect with fellow travelers and create everlasting memories. As someone who has traveled the world and made friends along the way, I’m obliged to say those adventure buddies are some of the best friends I still keep in contact with. It’s one thing
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