I'm writing this from 35,000 feet. Tomorrow morning, I'll be the only Black travel editor sitting at an Editor’s roundtable in Morocco.

Right now, I'm on my layover in Paris! Speaking of Paris...

"We were having a moment," Tamela says. "I got teary and I was like, 'Lord, we just thank you that we're able to do and learn and have these experiences together.'"

David and Tamela Mann are coming to San Antonio for their Love and Relationship Tour — and when we sat down on The Layover Podcast, we, of course, talked travel.

Gospel music power couple David and Tamela Mann stopped by The Layover podcast to talk about their 38-year marriage, standing in front of the Eiffel Tower as two kids from Fort Worth, and why friendship is the foundation of their marriage.

We’re still editing the full episode, but in the meantime, you can read our conversation with them here.

Are you a global citizen or a traveler?

This week, the community weighed in on this question — and the responses were powerful. Some of

are collecting passport stamps. Some of y'all are building relationships across borders. And some of y'all are doing both.

We broke down the three key differences between a global citizen and a traveler — and what this has to do with the current state of the world.

Read the full commentary here.

Issue 5 of Culture Travels Magazine just dropped — and it doesn't just look different. It feels different.

Our editorial designer said it best: "The new design features a movement across the pages and within the photography that mirrors Black rhythm, vernacular, and overall freshness. It reflects a consciousness of the brand—incorporating texture, voice, and sound."

This issue features an exclusive sit-down with Kim Fields. Black travel royalty. Global icon. And she pulled up to The Layover Podcast to talk legacy, movement, and what it means to navigate the world as a Black woman who's been everywhere.

Grab your copy now. This one's different.

See you next week!