HI, I'm Jackie O. and together with my toddle daughter Ruth, we travel full-time. We love being Black & Abroad and I love exposing Ruth to new people, places, cultures, languages and food. On my Youtube Channel for Black women interested in living abroad this week, I introduced Ruth to ... READ the POST
BEING A DIGITAL NOMAD IN CAPE TOWN
BEING A DIGITAL NOMAD IN CAPE TOWN The concept of a digital nomad is on the rise with new technological developments and the emergence of social media. Today, a considerable amount of people are broadening their offices from permanent work environments to coffee shops, beaches, or even mountain ... READ the POST
WHAT CITIES ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE FOR EXPATS?
I moved abroad in part to save money, not to keep paying it out. For some of you, your reasons for moving abroad may me different! Most recently, I lived in the Bay area one of the wealthiest and most expensive areas in the United States according to the2020 cost of living city ... READ the POST
THE BEST TIPS TO NOT FEELING BUSTED AFTER LONG FLIGHTS
Trust me when I tell you, that GURL, I HAVE TAKEN SOME FLIGHTS THAT WOULD TEST THE MOST PATIENT SAINT! I've had some of the worse jet-leg imaginable and have truly struggled to recover from flights and the older I get, the worse it has become. For me, comfort take priority over everything, ... READ the POST
HOW TO FIND JOY IN A BAT-SHIT CRAZY WORLD
Let's be honest ladies. The world is a hot fucking mess. We have Corvid19 circling the globe and we have an even deadlier and deeply rooted virus which many still refuse to acknowledge - racism. At times it can be unbearable! It's one of the reasons I left the USA! I ... READ the POST
HOW TO DOWNSIZE TO MOVE ABROAD
You finally did it! You made the leap and are now planning your move abroad. Congratulations! Moving abroad can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be scary, overwhelming and stressful. There is so much to do beforehand, and once you arrive, to make sure your ... READ the POST