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January 26, 2019February 7, 2019Gloria Atanmo1 Comment 23966 views

Traveling While Black: So Where Are You Really From?

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If you’re Black, Asian, Latinx, or racially ambiguous in the slightest, but were born in a first world country, it’s likely that you’ve been on the receiving end of this question: “but where are you REALLY from?”

And I’m not referring to the friendly small talk where this question springs up from genuine curiosity. I’ve been mistaken for Brazilian, Colombian, Jamaican, South African, and more — from people trying to figure out what box to put me in.…

November 19, 2018February 7, 2019Gloria AtanmoLeave a comment 11384 views

If you take a local’s photo while traveling, do you owe them a tip?

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If you take a local's photo, do you owe them a tip? | TheBlogAbroad.com

If you take a local’s photo, do you owe them a tip? Short answer: usually. Long answer: read on.

There are certain contextual components you can use to decide whether someone’s participation in your photo warrants your coins or not.

The fact of the matter is, the answer is entirely situational and contingent upon several factors.…

August 4, 2018February 7, 2019Gloria Atanmo1 Comment 16680 views

Tipping While Black: Dismantling Stereotypes in the U.S. and Abroad

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Komaneka Resort in Ubud | TheBlogAbroad.com

If you’re a non-POC about to read this blog post, thank you.

Thank you for making an effort to learn about the plight and subconscious struggles of Black people, because while this may not apply to your lives directly, you’ll gain perspective when you listen to our collective truths.

Black people and POC, feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments, because this post only summarizes the perspectives shared with me on Instagram, and I know there are several more to add to the conversation.…