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 Japanese snacks to see if my little slow traveler likes them. Watch the video to find out.
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 tops. As the most cosmopolitan country in Africa, South Africa is in the front line of the digital nomad scene throughout the continent. While Johannesburg is the financial hub of the country,…
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 ranking and anyone who has lived in the Bay. I decided to create a list of some of the most expensive places in the world to…
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, cause traveling full-time with a toddler is STRESSFUL. I’ve complied a list of tips Ive learned throughout the years on how to fly like a rock star…
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 needed my mental and spiritual sanity! I needed to be free! And I love my life abroad but the reality is that I will always be a Black…
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 move goes as smooth as possible. Making sure you can live without your favourite things is, surprisingly, one of the hardest parts about a big move. Yes, the paperwork can be a nightmare, yes…