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Jamaican and Bahamian officials are pushing back on U.S. claims that the island countries are unsafe for tourists because of rampant crime and poor access to medical services. In renewed travel warnings last month, the U.S. State Department urged would-be sun and sand seekers to be aware of two of the most popular Caribbean beach destinations.

The State Department stated: "Violence and shootings occur regularly in many neighborhoods, communities, and parishes in Jamaica.” Officials deem the Bahamas a slightly less perilous destination with a Level 2 advisory. Although alarming, the latest notices do not elevate the threat level of either country. The State Department has listed Jamaica as a Level 3 destination since 2022 and the Level 2 advisory for the Bahamas has been in place for years.

-NPR, CNN

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Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not. - Virgil Thomson

Turns out, we like publishing our magazine. If the first issue was us getting over the fear of doing the thing, and issue #2 was us learning how to do it, well our latest issue is our way of saying we’re here to stay.

Sponsored by the San Antonio African American Community Archive Museum, our latest issue features TV travel host, Jeff Jenkins.

His travel stories are inspiring.

His energy is uplifting and his joyous vibes light up the world as he goes from country to country taking us on his journey as a plus-sized traveler. His travel show, Never Say Never, is a fan favorite with a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Read more about Jeff’s travel journeys, including what is his favorite country, in our latest issue available here.

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In every issue, we profile the most sought-after destination for Black travelers, offering curated insights on hotels, dining, culture, and local experiences that will captivate and immerse you.

In this issue, that sought-after place is Portugal. With

While Ghana (featured in the last issue) may be a popular destination for African Americans seeking to reconnect with their roots and escape the turmoil of the United States, there is another country that should be on your radar: Portugal.

Read more here to learn why Portugal’s complex and rich history and African influence have made this country the home for a majority of American Black expats.

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IS SPORTS TRAVEL THE NEXT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPATS?

According to a study conducted by Sports Travel magazine in 2022, sports-related travel was worth $39.7 billion in 2021. That number is expected to increase significantly considering the millions of dollars the NFL, NBA, and NCAA are investing to grow their international audience.

We chatted with Timothy Bryson, founder of the Internationalization and Athletics Summit, to talk about his experience attending a Women’s College Basketball game in Paris and speaking at the Global Sports Entrepreneurship Week in Morocco.

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