To coincide with Juneteenth this month— which takes place on June 19 and aims to celebrate all those who have been freed from enslavement in America—I shine a light on some of the engaging Black heritage tours which seek to honor Black culture and history.
Writing and discovering the world is second nature to me. I have been a journalist for over 18 years, based in London, UK and started off on Marie Claire Magazine writingWriting and discovering the world is second nature to me. I have been a journalist for over 18 years, based in London, UK and started off on Marie Claire Magazine writing the London Pages, and then moved on as features editor for In Britain, the magazine for the British Tourist Authority.
During my 11 years on this title, I could be frequently found in an airport en route to places such as Costa Rica, Montenegro or Mexico. For the past six years, I have been a freelance travel journalist, writing for a wide range of titles, such as Metro Newspaper, City AM Newspaper, Canary Wharf Magazine, Tatler's Travel Guide, Harper's Bazaar, The Jewish Chronicle, and many more print and online outlets.
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