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@@votesudanusa Under heavenly kingdom rule coming at anytime Now righteous mankind worldwide will live together forever in perfect harmony and peace as one human family without borders. This wicked world will be done away with and forgotten forever.
@@votesudanusa What's crazy about looking forward to better days to come under perfect heavenly government where true peace and security will abound and obedient mankind will live as one human family forever on earth as it was originally intended?
Actually, i traveled in Morocco on my own. I spent a very good time. Even in your own country you have weirdos. In Marocco, when you're a tourist you're very protected, man or woman. If you are bothered by someone, go to the police, but be careful, as a tourist the police can put the person bothering you easily in jail for 3 months for a simple argument with a tourist. So be fair in your complaints. The Moroccan government lives off of tourism, tourists are an asset for the country, so they don't want their people to misbehave. In the airport, they also give you gifts for you to have a good stay ect...i went to Marrakech, ouarzazat, ozode, ourika, the Sarah desert, everywhere I went I was welcomed and spent a great time, one of my best trips. I also went solo in Tunisia, in Djerba, it was an extraordinary experience, the beaches are to die for. People are amazing there too, good memories and same as Morocco for tourist, tourism is a big part of the economy there too, and tourists safety is key there also. I never felt unsafe in Tunisia. I live in Paris, grew up in France and sometimes, i feel unsafe here 😩😩 i also feel unsafe when i go to Germany, where my brother and his little familly live because of my skin colour.
There is No blending in ....when YOU... don’t share, same religion, language or Culture, plus a Women’s elevation or de elevation is determined by their own MEN First. 👈 Unfortunately, BM in all Cultures have not set good examples of RESPECT for their own women so traveling abroad expecting (foreigners) to offer YOU want your own Race or Tribe 👈 has denied YOU is very unrealistic.
@@girl123boy456 this is true, as an African American woman, as sad as it sounds, I don't care for traveling. Based on the foreigners I've befriended or acquainted myself, there's always subtle shade about my culture. And I always try to be respectful bc I know how some Americans are about foreigners but many cant hide how they feel about us.
None of those complaints were bad treatment. They could have rolled with it or they could guess it was some sort of slight, which almost assured that it was not. That was their internal demons and not the people who simply pointed at someone unique in their experience. Surely if they talked they would have found no illwill was intended. You probably point at celebrities in your own society. It means nothing in China other than "oh, look" and it might mean they thought the women were beautiful or maybe they were unique because most were overweight which is rare in Asia.
As a Black man who has traveled to over 100 countries, I agree and have experienced much of what is stated on this video, especially in Morocco and Italy. Christmas night, 2017, my wife and son had to walk three miles back to our hotel in Rome because no taxis would stop for us. But after thirty years of traveling the world, I’ve learn to expect it. However, what truly breaks my heart is when it occurs in African countries. Most notably South Africa, Botswana and Cameroon, I’ve had wait staff and hotel clerks pass me over to attend to white customers. I can handle racism from whites, Asians, middle-easterners and Latin people, I’ve been dealing with that all of my life. But when people of your own hue shit on you to appease whites, that’s particularly hurtful. But I’d like to end my comment on a positive note; the friendliest place that I have personally experienced as a person of color is The Gambia. Sweetest people on earth. The country is small, the people are poor but I have never felt more warmth anywhere else.
I've seen the same in Jamaica. They bent over backwards to appease the white customers. Although they weren't rude to me or my husband, they treated us like you would family and the white people were guests.
"Most notably South Africa, Botswana and Cameroon, I’ve had wait staff and hotel clerks pass me over to attend to white customers."-don't be surprized about this experience in any black country that you travel to. Unfortunately, there are black people in this world with a colonized mind.
I was about to comment the same thing! I’ve lived in India on and off, and the patriarchal culture makes being a woman a rough experience. I have known many foreign women who have been groped, most of us have been cat called, and if you’re a foreigner....you’re getting ripped off and overpaying. The personal space bubble there is also non-existent if you are used to how far we stand apart in the west. They stand WAY too close. And the cutting in line is a real thing. From my perspective, they do this to everyone....especially if they have one item and you have 20, they walk in front of you. I have had several confrontations with people who felt the need to just step right in front of me, which the store staff found hilarious. It just made me so angry. Now I know it’s mostly cultural. Overall, it’s best to have some knowledge of the country and culture before going, and safest to travel with a buddy...though I’ve traveled solo there.
@@amandamarklandyoga I travel there an I went with a person from there. Sometimes I have to give my friend money so they will not rip me off. If it was too high she will tell me not to get it.
I wad also about to make a similar comment. I have heard the horrible things they do to their own women in the news. I just want to see the Taj Mahal but defo not alone.
China has its own culture and pointing at someone who looks different than their neighbors is not hostility or aggression. Now they learned what celebrities deal with, either get angry or flow with it and appreciate that one is noticed, It is obvious these women have not traveled much or if they did, they did not venture out into the societies that were hosting them.
Are we using wisdom to go to china and the alike as a black American???? Use wisdom. Dont put yourself in compromising positions....... Not wise. Look at the politics in America at this time. 2021.
I, a black British woman, drove solo along the pacific coast highway and had the time of my life. When things did go awry and the cops appeared they were disarmed by my accent and skin colour and I kid you not were so solicitous and obliging me an escort to where it was I needed to be to get back en route. This was 11 yrs ago. That trip is up there with my other best road trip through the Namib dessert. Beautiful.
Ok so let’s be honest, how many of us didn’t know Asian’s had a problem with black women by just visiting your local hair store or nail salon? No need for me to have to go to their “motherland “to determine that. But maybe that’s just me ... 🤷🏽♀️
I don’t know abt nail salons but many hair salons who turn you away may do so because they don’t have experience handling African hair textures which is different from Asian hair. Happened once when I was in a Salon, I am Asian living in Asia. The Black lady who walked in was told they don’t know how to handle her hair, she was offended but they truly just had no experience or confidence and were afraid of damaging it.
Black people in America almost universally go to black hair stylists...the lady was referring to is a lot of Asians who come to America move into black neighborhoods and don’t actually like black people...even though that is their main customer base.
@@Buffy-cc7ud hi. It makes no sense for me to walk into a store with an attitude. Thanks for your comment but it doesn’t make sense to me. It’s irrelevant to me. I perceive you to be a Caucasian that has come to see what is being said in this video and to find comments that you can negatively reply to. Only black men and women can identify with the statement I made, which was not from a place of having an attitude; but an experience. And just in case you are black, which I doubt you are; but just in case; you don’t know me and start looking at your culture in a positive way. No matter what race or ethnicity, try Jesus. And I pray that He saves you, sanctify you, and fill you with His HOLY GHOST.
im not black but i wouldnt frequent a place who treated blacks differently either. they dont deserve my business. im not white either. its really important to me to not support prejudice or racist behavior. i refuse! thats why im watching this even though im not black. i want to know which places deserve tourism. hearing from black women firsthand is important to get the right information on this subject. it also may help give me an idea if indigenous women like myself may be accepted. i do have lighter skin but i dont want to just get by just by possibly "passing". ill take my time and money elsewhere. i want to go where its safe for all women period.
I am from India, and I can vouch for that. People here, despite being brown themselves are some of the most racist people you'll ever get to meet. However I really hope people are changing, but it will take a long time to change. People here are obsessed with fair skin, so much so that if you do not come under the fair skinned group, you will be looked down upon, and this is something that happens to the people who actually are Indians. We boast about being diverse and shit like that, but the people are so divided, it's shameful.
How many Indians claim to be white unless they moved to the west where they can be given privileged status thanks to Affirmative Action? If NOT for white Christian men, slavery would still be common in most of the world. It was white men who ended slavery in our own countries then FORCED other races and races to end slavery in their countries. WE NEVER GAVE THEM A CHOICE. In INDIA doesn't CASTE still matter? instead of your fellow Indians YOU WORRY ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH HURT FEELINGS? All these African Americans complaining about not being treated well but won't move to Africa to FREE the 10+ MILLION African slaves in Africa TODAY . Africans enslaved by Africans , sold to Africans and kept in Africa. Wouldn't FREEING those who are slaves TODAY be more important than complaining about slavery whites chose to end over 150 years ago?
@laurabernard2094. Absolutely NOT!! If you're a European Jew, you can choose to hide that. Black people cannot hide their features and identity as easily. STOP with the FALSE equivalency.
It’s rooted in the world’s guilt and jealousy from knowing, exploiting and benefiting from our centuries long exploitation and systematically justifying their evil/selfish misconduct with institutional lies and denigration of our humanity and actual worth. Very difficult for most to overcome imbedded guilt or to relinquish or even share undeserved privilege.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m a Native American woman. I’ve experienced what you experience in China here in the US. The tourist that come to our communities behave as the Chinese. They take our picture and also touch or attempt to touch our hair and any native jewelry we may be wearing. They’re terribly ignorant and rude. Tragic because America is the homeland of my ancestors.
I am German and I am ashamed to say that my fellow Germans are racists. My children are interacial and it is really hard for me to see the suffering all this. I was raised different, my mother taught us that the blood in ihr veigns is red and everyone is born and dies the same way, we are all the same and we are all brothers and sisters. If we are all children of god, how can a person treat others different just because they look different? She always said this to us.
I was discriminated against in getting an apartment in Canada, the landlord was Chinese.. isn't it Ironic they yell " this is racism" to the authorities, but they practice it to black people.
Please remember Black women you are the definition of beauty. You are gorgeous, your are amazing, you are not be touched unless your volunteer to be, your are not destined to be viewed as an exhibit in a human zoo. Please remember.
The same thing happens with white people in China, if you're not in one of the big metropolises like Hong Kong or Beijing, people stare because you look different and even try to touch you as if you were a zoo animal... and Yes, some people don't know boundaries and they come across as rude, even if they are just very curious. In Maroko they seem to have an obsession with blonde children, they have some themselves, but that's very rare... there's a myth that stroking blonde children on the head brings good luck... I'm sure you can Imagine the confusion of parents with blonde children when complete strangers suddenly touch your child... While we're in North Africa, ..... the traders in the markets are very aggressive in advertising their goods... they drag you into their shops if they think you have money, no matter what color your skin is... I recommend that as a woman you never go to these markets alone, it is better with a male companion.... Something similar happened to my friend, and he is a German man... he was at such a market in Egypt with his little daughter... suddenly one of the sellers grabbed the child to pull it into his shop, hoping that the father would would follow... oh yes he followed... my friend punched him in the face, there was a huge commotion until the police came. when my friend explained what the seller was trying to do and then the crowd turned against the seller...but first they wanted to beat up my friend...the policeman shouted at the seller and my friend was allowed to leave... But the damage was already done, the little one was totally frightened and cried heartbreakingly and clung tightly to her father... the people were suddenly very nice and wanted to help, but my friend gave them a death stare, and they retreated. It is said that when someone goes on a trip, they can experience something....um yes, you can....sometimes very unexpected things, no matter how well you prepare. Doesn't refer everything to racism, some people are just idiots.... annoying when you catch one or the other on your hard-earned vacation.
@@JessicaA777 They should stop wearing those Artificial hairs or Human hairs from other people. Self Confidence and be Proud of themselves. Not to compair themselves with others. The indians don't like Blacks but Black People wear the Wigs made in India or China. All this People are not interested in Ours as African Continent but only in Our Resources. They live allover in Africa and the World. We are sick and tired. # Cullinan we want it back Blood Diamond and now the Diamond from Botswana. Poor rich African Folks.
Colorism is a huge problem on this planet EVERYWHERE. My daughter dated a guy who is Japanese, he talked about how Philippinos are considered ‘lower level’ Asians. Philippinos are usually darker complexion. Very sad that we as a people have allowed colonization to warp our minds against each other this way.
@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 they want to be white but be black is also good. They have strong skin ... It's a fact . But every ethnicity group have his + and - ... No more white supremacist please.
Hey! It has been a while since we recorded this video! But I had to stop by and say my mom called me recently and asked me if I was in a TH-cam video with some lady (not helpful right lol). Well she started explaining one of her employees came to her saying she saw me in this video! So I just wanted to say thank you for having me on once again!
I heard and saw horrific things that the Chinese were doing to Black people during the pandemic that I feel the world did not hold them accountable for.
@@katerineella274 they were not allowing black people to have any type of medical attention, refused to allow them into any facilities, were beating black people, etc. All this you can research
@@destinylong6134 that's horrible. I hadn't heard that before and I don't understand it. I'm old and not very good at researching things also don't have a computer. But this is important and should be made known since the US does so much trade with China.
@@katerineella274 there’s many channels like this that actually had Black people live streaming being evicted in the middle of the night, pregnant Africans not allowed to enter the hospital and McDonalds had to cone out and tell us why their sign said no blacks in China in 2020. I don’t eat that mess but they should have been cancelled along with China
It honestly sucks that we even have to worry about being treated poorly while traveling in 2021 🤦🏾♀️ I just wanna see the world without being judged for the color of my skin
It's not necessarily being treated poorly, people stare and don't really know how to act or wgat to say around people they have never seen before. Also being American is another story. The "ugly American" is very true. I have witnessed such in France. We must all remember that we also have to respect the people and customs of where you visit. Reactions may cone from bad experiences they have encountered. Don't ever think that just because you are American means you have to be treated special.
You dont have to worry people just tell you are I've met lots of women backpacking often by themselves and I've never heard of any problems There's bad people and places everywhere - though even in your own neighbourhood
Don't be discouraged. Stay Positive and keep PURE LOVE in your heart..Don't look for it to happen..Always triumph and rise above like a goddess, its merely a test to see how we all handle matters and challeges...Everybody don't go through that because I don't, especially being born and raised in New York.
Surprisingly I was not treated like a walking body part with no brain, sort of thing, in Russia. By Russians. And I realise this surprises the whole world. None of that, "you look too stupid for maths and physics" rubbish that I get told to my face in most of the rest of the world. (Note, I haven't been "back" to the South Pacific in my lifetime, not yet.)
Same for whites, especially if from the U.S.A., which often gets a bad rap globally :// Stay away from Venezuela, the Middle East, Malaysia, and there's even a place in Suriname where whites are not able to cross.
I don’t understand WHY are you guys making EXCUSES for all this bad behavior⁉️ These people KNOW EXACTLY what they are doing they are NOT CHILDREN. They just speak another language. I understand you are in another country, but WHY go to a place where YOU ARE NOT WELCOME ⁉️
While I agree with your comment about people know what they are doing, but then how are stereotypes and prejudices changed? In listening to the ladies' stories - the ones, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, had as much or more to do with misogyny as race. As a man - I saw constantly the subtle and not so subtle harassment of women for example in Cairo when I lived there - that it almost seemed to be part of the cityscape.
I think one of the biggest problems that these women have a lack of understanding of world history and how embedded racism is in these countries that they are going to solo. With that said them being by themselves leaves them more vulnerable. Hence, it would be beneficial for them to have a black male companion to go with them.❤️🖤💚
For the water taxi guy that was treated badly people are treat badly in Amerikka also just as badly - some of these behavior may be more class than color - remember some countries have a caste system - just saying
I agree about Morocco. And I went as a teenager in the 90s with my high school group. It was horrible. It scared me from going back to Africa until I was an adult. Being a dark skinned girl, they didn't believe that my US passport was real and gave me a hard time leaving. I was only 15 at the time.
Lol just laugh at them and their ignorance they came from black people just like every other race they don’t even know they are cursed with the recessive mutation gene
@@wr006that's afrocentrist propaganda! I'm a native moroccan and native moroccans were white not black, the blach were enslaved by arabs that invaded Morocco, Morocco had the biggest slave trade in north africa that's why there are a lot of black or mixed moroccans that doesn't make them natives, Morocco was always ruled by white native Moroccans but never by slaves 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🙏
@@moniquesinned4210 I do, too, locally of course, because I'm familiar with the culture and I blend in. Years ago, while on vacation, I met an 18 y.o. girl on a greek island (I'm Greek). She had hitchhiked from France and intended to hitchhike all the way to India. I still think of her from time to time and hope she is okay.
@@eyeroll5403 you should've got her # ir IG and stayed in touch to see if she was ok ( I was very curious) does she have a YT or Instagram account because many people do this for their YT/IG channels
@@mjohnson8206 That was in the early naughts, the internet wasn't a thing back then. I really hope that she made it okay. My friends and I tried to politely dissuade her as it was clear to us that she hadn't considered the risk that trip posed for a woman but her mind was made up. The world was wondrous and she wanted to see it. We all admired her but were also terribly worried.
Come to the Caribbean where you will totally fit in and given all the respect in the world😊😎. Hope you guys dont think its a "shit hole". Its paradise down here...beautiful weather sea and sand and a load of black people!!!
Thank you my black sister for calling Australia out we need all the support we can get so many of our indigenous people take their lives I would encourage more black brothers and sisters to travel to this country to see it first hand I am an aboriginal man from the Daintree Rainforest the only thought that gives me pleasure and puts a smile on my face is that I will die some day and leave this horrible continent behind
@@roseleen314 I disagree with you when people disrespect you in the workplace nepotism racism favouritism Walker Mile in My Shoes think before you speak I know by your comment you are a young person or you are white you have no idea
I've not been to China, however I have traveled the Asian continent - Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan. I definately noticed the blatant disrespect I received from Chinese travelers at Ichion airport as well as in Thailand. At our resort in Thailand, we had several Chinese women pointing and staring. Upon returning back to the states I cut off buying as much as I can from the Chinese. Chinese have been enriched by black dollars here in the U.S. and their blatant racism was an eye opener for me.
I lived in a tier 1 Chinese city (Shenzhen) for 4 years where they had millions of foreigners. The racism was grotesquely overt, and the more Chinese you understand the more wickedness you hear and become aware of.
@@reelspilltv For now it actually is a bit better, but noone's sure how long that will be the case. There are many main landers living in Hong Kong now and many moving over so they are bringing their culture and mindset with them.
I hate hearing stories of how other countries treat Africans who go there in search of opportunities when those same countries plundered and got rich off our continent smfh
And it's still going on with African countries continuing to export raw materials instead of processing materials locally and exporting processed product which sells at a higher price. (Ghana said they will stop exporting raw cocoa beans, the Swiss representatives in the room looked like they were going to cry th-cam.com/video/DbvocKxDtSc/w-d-xo.html. Meanwhile, Kenya places much higher taxes on exports of processed coffee beans than raw coffee beans, the opposite of what you should do if you want to increase earnings from exports and increase employment. )
its not really the case. genuine opportunity seekers from Africa are now overrun by criminal opportunists from Africa. its an unfortunate situation for all, especially the genuine and decent African civilians in southern europe.
Yes that is sad but true. Europe developed out of resources plundered from Africa.US prospered on the backs of slaves. We blacks have to share the blame too.We don't respect each other as much as we respect white folks.
@@melakunegash7556 YES! Thank you. Charity begins at home. Even if we don’t particularly like each other, we can at least be respectful and cordial towards one another. That’d be a great start. It’s hard to go anywhere without blacks tearing each other down. Others see that and disrespect us even more. I know we’re not a monolith, but this ignorant world sees us as such and unfortunately many hold the reigns of power that we do not. Until that changes, we have to do better.
I visited India several times and my least fave was Tamil Nadu. I spent 6 months in Pondicherry and Auroville. They really do over cater to white foreigners. I used to be treated invisible. And if I was dining in a group, the server would take everyone's order. No matter what food I ordered, the servers would always lie that they didn't have that dish. But if I had my white friends order that same dish they would serve it. It was so crazy.
@@namegirl28 outside of the handful of negative experiences I had in Tamil Nadu, I pretty much loved the rest of India. Even in Tamil Nadu, I made friends with some extraordinary Indian people, it wasn't all bad. I felt at home in most of the states I visited. I will definitely go back at some point. The uncomfortable moments were not enough to keep me from visiting places I enjoy. If you haven't been, I highly recommend North India (Rishikesh was amazing).
I left my wallet in a cab in Shanghai once. Went into a hotel that I wasn't staying at to have drinks at a rooftop bar. About 30 minutes later the hotel staff came up to me and asked what my name was ( I still didn't realize I didn't have my wallet) - then the cab driver appeared and handed me my wallet with everything still inside. I tried giving him a huge tip and he politely refused. On the flip side, I had some issues with overzealous vendors in China that left a really bad taste in my mouth. Moral of the story? Judge the individual not the country.
Several years ago when I was still employed a woman from Hungry joined the staff. She was placed in my team but not assigned to me for training, however the staff member whom she was assigned to (who was white) refused to train her, after watching her just sitting there for several days without being trained, I asked her to sit with me, after teaching her for a week, she confessed to me that she was warned by the folks in Hungry to stay away from and not to become friends with black people. She said I have been in this company for two weeks and was shocked to find that the only black person on the team was the one who showed her any respect.
I have met black soldiers that were celebrated when assigned to Bosnia during the Clinton administration When assigned to certain countries in Africa They were despised
@@TRINITY-ks6nw Do you honestly think Africans like foreign troops in general? The worst country in terms of political and economic interference is the US. If you want further details, I {Kenyan} can elaborate.
I'm a Black man who has been traveling to different parts of the world for over 10 years. Why would any American go to China right now, given the tension between our countries, even the US State Department would not recommend visiting China currently. Before you travel anywhere in the world, make sure you are up to date on world politics and events.
In Asian countries, AA should not excuse or allow anyone to touch their hair or body. It’s inappropriate. It allows others to cross boundaries, and think less of you.
I remember that incident with the African immigrants like it was yesterday. People were literally forced to sleep on the streets after being evicted from their homes, business were openly discriminating against them with signs and what not. Weibo was awash with racist comments about black people. And of course African leaders were silent about this because they are in bed with China. It was so humiliating and such a disgusting moment. I never ever intended to travel to China but after that incident, I was 100% sure I was never going to step foot there.
Anais, you are absolutely right. the name of the town is Guanzhou. Chinese in Africa, paid the price for mistreating blacks, and they have a mark on them. If Trump would of been re-elected, Chinese economy would of crashed.
I remember this too during the pandemic BUT I must correct you on one thing as an African American obsessed with international journalism please google African leaders response to China racism during the pandemic because they were pissed! Different African countries all over the continent were rallying up Chinese visitors / workers and deporting them! It was sad but funny at the same time. You tube international TH-cam news station covered a lot of it from South Africa to Nigeria it was something to see girl! LoL One thing I got from it all is that yes Africans are very welcoming but these new day Africans are not the ones you want to piss off for unlike their ancestors they are not taking no mess! The even had the Chinese leadership apologizing to the different African nations regarding the treatment of their people although the Chinese Leaders were still reluctant to acknowledge that any of the allegations of racism and abuse where true even after video footage were shown to them! China...That country is a hot mess just terrible! No desire to visit for nothing!
Been to both and my favorite Caribbean recommendations are Cayman Island Nassau Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. My favorite African countries was Kenya and believe it or not a tie between Rwanda and South Africa.
I also had a bad experience in Italy. I was at a hotel with my partner for holidays. Breakfast was included and it was a buffet type of breakfast. There were around 7-8 people in the buffet getting breakfast, myself included, and a hotel staff comes straight towards me (the only black person at the buffet) and asks: "what is your room number?" I was struggling to remember the room number from the shock and I turned and asked my (German, white) partner who is across the breakfast room for it. She immediately says "oh, it doesn't matter", and walks away.
@@steviepigford1912 how exactly? I mean I am Moroccan woman, and I didn't find remarks of the lady about Morocco wrong, not just that , even in my family who traveled abord did say similar things about china and italy.
@Nikky T last time I checked the constitution in USA ,.. Something called freedom of expression. Apparently you're not in AMERICA & if you are then I suggest you read it for urself ...Mite learn something.
We need to spend our money in countries that welcome us and are respectful of us. Too many black people are quick to travel and spend money in countries that are not welcoming to us.
@@quaithom3138 respectfully, but you've missed the point and I'm going to exit the conversation since I'm not necessarily who the video is primarily targeted to.
Countries welcome anyone who have an airline ticket and a passport. Individual people can be terrible, but even those individual people, no matter how many they are don't make up the ENTIRE population.
Moral of the story: Visit places where at least half of the population looks like you. Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago...
@Korean Civilization. I see the disguised colonists... Spending in majority black countries helps uplift everyone. Contrast with Europe where you’ll be treated as a suspect regardless of your income.
00:03 Discussing the worst countries for black travelers 01:52 Worst countries for black travelers 06:37 Experiences of a black woman teaching and living abroad 08:45 Morocco can be difficult for solo black women travelers 13:19 Dressing cautiously in certain countries. 15:26 Dealing with catcalling and aggression as a solo female traveler 19:09 Experienced robbery and discomfort in large cities as a black traveler. 20:54 Encountered unfair demands from a taxi driver in India 24:06 Being a black woman traveler in Delhi was challenging 25:56 Concerns about safety and reception in Delhi and India for solo travelers. 29:30 Black travelers in Italy may face prejudice, but American dollars and accent can lead to better treatment. Not always consistent. 31:11 Experiencing subtle discrimination while shopping as a black woman in Italy 34:11 Different experiences in Italy for black travelers 35:47 Black Americans can face issues with privilege and discrimination abroad. 39:47 Experiencing racial assumptions and treatment while traveling 41:45 Black women facing challenges with aggressive behavior in Taiwan. 45:32 Experiencing discomfort and discrimination as black travelers in China. 47:19 Uncomfortable experiences with people taking pictures and staring 50:56 Chinese tourists in Southeast Asia can be intrusive and ruin the experience for black travelers. 52:38 Black women are treated better outside of the country, allowing for a better quality of life and peace of mind. 55:55 Promoting travel channels and resources for diverse perspectives and experiences Crafted by Merlin AI.
It’s true what the woman said about Italy. If they think you’re African absolutely they treat you poorly. But if you’re African American, they “love” you. 😑🥴
There are a lot of videos on TH-cam and Tik Tok of black American tourists who suffered racism when they were in Italy, they told that Italians knew they were Americans.
@@brianlawson4368 yeah…. There are a lot of different reasons people get treated different ways. It’s not as simple as one aspect. I definitely oversimplified my comment (as this is the interwebs). 99% of the 30 or so black women I personally know who’ve been to Italy had an experience similar to mine. But a couple had a hard time. In general, being a “glamorous “ American is a “benefit”. But look at Oprah, when she’s in Europe she’s often treated badly…. She “looks” African. I am extremely light skinned with a red Afro… I get treated *very well. It’s not a compliment to me, tho… it’s still based on inherent racism. If I am treated like a start but Oprah, an actual superstar is treated poorly, we are still talking about the same problems of racialization. There’s also just random interactions people have that can be nationally based… America is not super popular right now… I’m in Europe several times a year for the past 25 years and I’ve seen a shift in how people react to my nationality over time. Anyway… this is a book at this point. I don’t negate anyone’s lived experiences
@@littlehouseinthebigapple5716 I was talking about Italy in particular not Europe in general. I'm black and I've been in France, England, Spain, Netherlands and Portugal and I had a great time in these places, no problem at all. I know other black Americans who visited these countries and they also had no problem at all but they were victims of racist episodes when they visited Italy, especially Rome.
@@brianlawson4368 I mean, that’s interesting…. I’ve been all those places you’ve been and all over Italy. I really enjoyed Rome and most folks I know had a great time there. But tbh, your comment makes sense sociologically. I usually think that in Europe they have the biggest problems with the “colored folk” they know or are closest to. My German husband grew up being told all the crime in his town was due to Turkish guest workers who moved there after the war. They get talked about and treated like black people in America. In southern Italy they are super close to Africa and so I wouldn’t be surprised if they were more racist towards black people in that region. My sis and I were in Northern Italy once and messed up a train transfer and ended up on the Swiss border. We didn’t have our passports on us (as we weren’t intending on leaving Italy that day… it was before EU) so we were stuck till a return train was coming… till dawn. There was an African mom with her little boy and she got fully searched by border agents… all her bags and things, treated like a criminal when it’s clear she’s just a mom… nobody else got searched and there were like 20 people waiting to go back. But I think what ppl are talking about is aggregate experiences, meaning on average how are people treated in this country. I know the country in a whole has a reputation of being extremely racist to gypsies, but as many many people say, black Americans often (qualified statement since not ALL do) enjoy Italy.
I know I'm a black man with a slightly different experience, but I was in a city in Italy once and I went to the open air cafe where everyone stared at and pointing at me like I was an alien. Such ignorance doesn't bother me because I always see such people as ignorant. I sat down to have a coffee and everyone kept staring at me and a family sitting across were especially rude when I saw the father say something to his kid and pointed at me. I brought out my phone and pretended to be making a phone call as I stared back at them and pointing back at them as well. I can sometimes be petty like that to make a point in such a situation 😂😂😂
I am a black Cuban Puerto Rican American. I am clearly of African descent, not racially ambiguous by any means. I have lived in Rome for over a decade. I am married to an Italian, a Roman Sicilian. I have had one horrible overtly racist experience when the Fascist government came into power. Before that, Italy was a wonderful breath of fresh air, where I was able to escape American RACISM. People were warm and welcoming. I met the most wonderful man in the world, married him and had my children. His family loves me as if I were their own child. My mother in law told my husband if he ever made me cry she would "curse him with the evil eye"😂 Italy is a wild card. The North like Tuscany, Bologna especially Milano is so RACIST and scary, it seems like Nazi Germany. Yet in the South where everyone is more brown the people are warm and helpful kind of seeing you as similar as them. We left Italy for awhile during the height of the Fascist regime. I had a horrible experience with a deranged racist man, so we went to Spain. We came back to Rome and it's back to the place I love ❤️
“I don’t like being “othered” by other people of colour.” Facts 💯💯💯 Im black and born in Canada and let me tell you... some other ethnicities here play that game too coming from their country. The gag is, how are you in a foreign country being racist to black people born in that foreign country you want to be a citizen of? It’s a global issue for black people but there are still a lot of beautiful places and people.
That’s very true. One lady in the video spoke of Italian’s; well in my Cdn city, they don’t like anyone who is not Italian and always talk about how Italy is the best yet no plans to return. It’s very odd.
In my travels to mexico, I noticed white Americans who owned property there or lived there were still racist towards the Mexicans and still only wanted to be amongst white expats. WTF are they living there then?
I shared this to my sister who lives in France. She's been keeping me updated about her experience and she says the black apprehension is deep. I appreciate this challenge for sharing such things.
Some places are giving beautiful. But it’s a different kind of feel for that to not attract me. I always thought China is just for their own culture and overdone
Oh my God, I witnessed the attitude towards Africans when I was in Rome. The Italians were so sweet when they realized I'm an American. Terrible, they were horrible towards Africans.
U need to understand Something because of in migrants from.mediteranean sea thr entire europe its sufocated by people from middle east and north Africa or Zambia i think Africa with theyer countrys they live into another world i mean they are rasist btwin Thm and its pitty and about șo callled devdlopment its just blank Africa needs 300.0000 years to be at the level of the most poor country in south America of even southeast asia
That's strange; when my wife and I went to Vatican City to see the Pope once inside St. Peter's its all young, black, bald headed brothers, suits and bow ties acting as both guides and security. The only Swiss Guards I met was a rude Swiss guardsman when I asked him a question; the brothers were pretty cool and the Italian people are cool.
@@iliepetcan1736 so much nonsense. African is over exploited not underdeveloped. Don’t make excuses for the poor treatment of black people whether African or the diaspora
I've learned that if you're going to an OVERLY homogeneous city or town, travel with a group if you can. People are less likely to target you if they see you're a foreigner in a group. It sucks, but that's the world we live in.
Your words "in their own country":............ I was born in pennsylvania, have never been to Asia and can only speak English and French that I learned in school, so you look at Asian-Americans and say "their country?" Didn't you know America is a melting pot and if blonde hair blue eyes w.a.s.p.-appearing people never are assumed to have any tie to Sweden, Germany, Poland, whatever European country, then that assumption shouldn't be projected onto other Americans just because they're not white.
I just stick to African countries. Best time of my life and I traveled solo as a Black woman. East, West, and South. Africa is so overwhelming amazing.
Do you fight FGM in those countries? If you don’t, then please do. Also kick planned parenthood hood out of Africa and kick the Chinese government out of Africa. Look up Obianuju Ekeocha for articles about Biden pushing planned parenthood and abortion into Africa. Obianuju fights for life of all unborn lives
The disdain is Africans migrating to their Country. Meanwhile millions of Italians are immigrants in our Country. You should certainly relish in your American privilege and use it to your advantage.
@Wendy Greene .......there are many stories of nigerians in italy , doing things that they should not . it is said " ANY " black woman can't walk down the street there , due to the nigerian women's " antics " . it is also known , that they try to pass themselves off as black americans , to get better treatment . if black americans enjoy privilege abroad , it is because they have earned it . if you don't like it ....stay home.........
You are so right about Australia. It's a relief to hear somebody come out and say it openly. Australia has always gotten away with murder, figuratively and literally.
It's a relief to hear someone come out and say you know why you relieved because it gives you permission to be a bigoted f****** s*** that's why you feel relieved because your Harbour in prejudice and someone else's express it now you have permission well guess what this Aussie ain't giving you permission you cannot make generalisations about my entire nation because someone has mentioned the s*** f****** experience and assigned it to a reason of skin colour probably because they're f****** obsessed with his skin colour and not their true root of their problems and that's it they are a fuckwhit
This perspective is spot-on for Australia. While I was working there, in 10 different cities all over the country, I personally had a fantastic time as an American black woman. But, the racism is very open and very blunt whenever the topic came to the Australian Aborigines. It shocked me to be treated so differently from a fellow black person (as opposed to the white American nationalists outright hate of everyone of colour, lumped together).
I’m Australian. Trust me, Australians like to think they’re multicultural but it’s a backhanded slap because they’ll pass off racism like a joke then blame you for taking it too seriously. Very much banter but listen carefully to the joke. It ain’t right. You can tell it’s what they really think deep down.
@Primordial Illuminate Perhaps that's it. There's nothing in my spirit that gets stirred up to wanna go to those places. Now Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados that's a different story.
I have an idea! When you meet shop-keepers with racist view take a picture of the store and post how awful they were. Maybe there should be a black woman's Yelp page for foreign travel.
@@superfly3990 are you being serious rn ?…theft ? Because they’re black they automatically think “thief” wtf typa mentality is that ? There’s thieves in every nationality or race
@@superfly3990 Your comment is very rude & very hurtful, to people of African ancestry Sir. My goodness, ignorance & hypocrisy helps no one whatsoever. This is not about being a thief, but simply about outright racism. Are you seriously suggesting, that ALL people of colour are thieves & thugs & that all these Caucasian/European shopkeepers, have the right to treat people of African ancestry poorly & suspiciously?! All these people are prejudging, without any proof whatsoever. Your comment may well be perceived by many, as being naive & racist. Here's the absolute truth & fact.....There are good & bad people within EVERY ethnic group on planet earth. NO, not all people of colour are thieves, drug addicts & thugs & in fact, most are not! This is absolute fallacy, made up by those who fear people of colour & for what good reason?! Actually, there is none, bec it all stems back to European colonization & the ensuing oppression & abuse of people of colour, @ pretty much every level of society. In the America's specifically, it's been this way ever since European colonization & slavery. Ie: Slavery & the issues surrounding people of colour, have never ended since that period in history. Being so called "white" doesn't exempt a human being from being a gambler, an alcoholic, a drug addict, a murderer, a thief, a rapist, a paedophile, etc; etc;. If anyone suggests otherwise, they're only fooling themselves, bec open minded, smart & educated people do know the truth. I'm not African, but i know the truth. The truth is racism & racism & fear at the heart of racist ideologies, are what make people say/do horrible & cruel things about/to people of African ancestry. Fun fact.......There are many more Caucasian criminals within the US alone, but you just don't hear about it in the media & that, doesn't happen by sheer accident. The poisonous & toxic media & many news channels, will intentionally focus on all things black sadly & all so called bad things that they've done, but often, it's not always true. Check out Michael Moore, Bill Burr, AKALA, Jane Elliott & Dr Robin Di Angelo, just for starters, to see what they have to say, regarding race & racial inequality, etc;. It's all very interesting, but most importantly, very true. The issue is, we must stop deluding ourselves & living within our own wee bubbles & become more open minded to fairness & equality. We do this by self education, by watching countless uploads, by travelling, etc;. By meeting people from all continents & coming to the absolute realisation, that most of our beliefs were/are incorrect. I encourage people to watch countless videos/vlogs, whereby Caucasian people travel to other countries within Asia, Africa, the Middle East etc;. We quickly come to see/realise, that the accused, are no different to anyone else on this planet & that we're all much more "similar" than we are "different" & not all of these so called "dangerous" people are really dangerous. We all share 99.9% of our dna & as my European Grandmother used to say often, we are all human, we all have red blood running through our veins, we all share common dna, we all share this one fragile planet together & there's only one REAL critically troublesome separator. It's the divide between white & black. But here's the thing.....There's a real & true science behind skin shades & the way we all look on the outer. The hot sun shines down across Africa & it's to be expected & is very natural, that many African people will be darker to much darker in skin shade, as Mother Nature has provided them with natural pigmentation, which in turn, protects their skin from the deadly UV rays. I know of many Caucasian people, who have very dark skin, bec they've lived within many hot/sunny global regions. Their paler skin started to build darker pigmentation, to protect them from skin cancer. When we educate ourselves about everything & we are more open minded, fair & logical in our personal reasoning/understanding, we can begin to break down serious racial barriers. If we haven't tried doing this, there's always a first time & it's never too late to try.
I travel alone as well. A surprising place missed was Bermuda. I was stopped and detained in the airport for having too much money for a young brown girl (well under the 10k you’re allowed to travel with). They told me I looked too young to be my age and that I could not possibly have the career I stated I had. They called my employers to confirm I worked there. They detailed me the either day and placed me in hand cuffs as they took me to a hospital to confirm I wasn’t a drug mule only to drop me off at my hotel later that night without an apology. I later found out I wasn’t even arrested yet they placed me in cuffs. I was informed later that brown girls who travel alone to Bermuda are targeted in customs often. It’s different if you travel with a group or with a man.
I'm so sorry that you experienced that. I hope you are OK. DID YOU seek retribution? This mistreatment and abuse does not bode well for the tourism industry
Wonderfully laid out. My dark skin male friend was treated horribly in Milan until he spoke English and they realized he was American. He said they are horribly cruel to Africans.
When I noticed this vlog was an hour long. I rolled my eyes. Thinking it would be filled with unprofessional phumphing ,and redundant information. Was I wrong! By its' end, I was sad the episode was over. This was fast moving, informative and entertaining. You have a new subscriber! I want more!
This was VERY cool and informative as far as women collaborating to help/warn others. I do appreciate the fact that you were objective in regards to treatment/ experience. Very empowering and I respect the women who traveled on their own! Thank you so much for this!
My friend shared a out her experience in India. She checked into her hotel with her male colleague. She said about 30 minutes after she entered her room, she heard a knock on the door. She was alone in her room. She said they continued to knock on the door and she refused to answer. She called her colleague to check out what was happening. He said 5 men were outside of her door. They finally left and she stayed in her colleague's room.
If you're black and are wanting to visit Asia, I'd recommend the Philippines. I run into black international travellers there off and on who seem happy to be there, and I don't think Filipinos in general have a bad attitude about people of African ancestry. There is a cultural preference for lighter skin as a sign of beauty, but it is not the same as active racism aimed at darker skin people. The Philippines itself has seen a lot of cultures come and go, and mixed race people ("mestizos") there have been part of the culture for a long time. Honestly, they have some of the best beaches in the world, some lovely mountains, and, if you're into it, some very interesting historical sites.
@@StephaniePerry I'm really pleased to hear that. My wife's Filipina, and I've spent a fair amount of time in the country and have a high opinion of the people there in general. It has its problems, but what place doesn't?
I am Jamaican and I traveled to Morocco with my daughter and I really can't say that we were treated badly. Going through the Medina was somewhat intimidating only because the peddlers were very insistent to get us to buy their stuff. I had braids in and some people were calling out to us "Obama" we love Obama! We went to Fez, Merrikesh, Casa Blanca and our trip was great...except I didn't like the food. It's always a good thing to research the places and culture of the people. You should also learn a few words of their language. There are some countries that single women should never travel alone. Also, small towns are never a good idea for blacks in any country, not even in the U.S.
🇯🇲 As Jamaicans I’m gonna say we are generally more assertive and certainly not naive and we do not assume a sense of privilege hence we are not surprised when met with negativity. And I can truly say that as a world traveler.
I listened to their experiences about racism abroad. It is so infuriating and ridiculous that they have to deal with so much bs just for their skin color. People who discriminate are plain sad. And I’m disappointed to hear that they find that they are treated much better in other countries than they are at home in the US. So many of my inspirational role models and teachers throughout life happen to be black women. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Much respect to you for keeping your head held high and making this world a far better place. Much much respect to these women.
Judging from how they act in the U S, would never have me wanting to go there. And someone said it was like they have a handbook, I’ve often said when they come to the U S, they are handed a handbook. Other than that I just caulked them up as being rude people.
It was never on my list either but when Groupon had a $599 special for 8 days; I had to jump on it. No regrets as the Great Wall was worth the hassle; however I will not return to China. Everything these ladies said were true about China.
I've been to China but with a group so not sure how this is would be if I was traveling solo. Pleasant experience I actually found the locals docile. I was in the south. Hong Kong was cool. It was just like any large city. Great shopping.
@@attilathehun8115 Okay but has an African country wrongfully kicked out Asians because of the virus? No. Yall are just as racist if not more than whites 🙄
Im south African but you will be shocked to hear the only time I experienced racial slurs/stares was outside of Africa. My recent trip to Italy was memorable because we were made to feel like we about to steal something, they do not speak to you. Completely ignored us. We decided to leave italy a week early cause it was soooo uncomfortable. At the airport, we were sitting outside ciapino ( I think thats how it spelled), the police were circling only the people of colour and not the rowdy group of white kids that were clearly intoxicated. They were rude when we asked a question compared to how they conversed with our non black friends. Italy is not a country I'll visit anytime soon
" There is nothing more painful for me at this stage in my life than to walk down the street and hear footsteps and start to think about robbery and then look around and see somebody white and feel relieved." The Reverend Jesse Jackson
Never go back but in the meantime don't think they're doing you something God is the one who make you not your mother or father so don't feel no way you were wonderful and perfectly made you're beautiful in God sights don't worry about those racist losers
@@blesseddc5093 i used to think male privilege was a myth until reading this nonsense. As a woman if I am walking anywhere after hours, hearing footsteps too close behind me is alarming regardless of the color of the person. And for the record, that quote was Jackson speaking to a black audience about gang violence in black neighborhoods. Crime perpetrated by black people definitely exists, but it is harmful to use it as a deflection when black people assert that they have been treated unfairly by non-black people, or are victimized by non-black people. The spectre of the black criminal and crime statistics does not and should not give others carte blanche to profile and surveil every black person they see.
@@GrayzoneGab you are right but unfortunately people's perceptions and fears are affected by the high stats of crime rates, especially those in Asian countries who may never have or rarely encounter Africans. The recent attacks on Asians and BLM attacking Asian stores hasnt helped. Am not saying it is the right way to tnink but am making the point that it is not because they dislike the skin colour of Africans, in most cases, but rather what they perceive them to be like
I've had similar experience in New Delhi, while I was there I also noticed that they would ALWAYS attend to my white friends and colleagues first and me last.... Generally speaking, as black person when a non black person acts ignorantly towards me in a physical way like pointing, moving away from me or clutching their bags, I immediately flip it around and act in exactly the same way towards them. Yes I'm petty like that, lol and I love doing it to them! 🤣 For instance, I stepped into an elevator once and there was this white woman, who immediately shifted her hand bag to the opposite side, away from me and held tight to it. Luckily I had a bag with me as well. I did exactly the same thing, exaggerated it while muttering the words "OMG!" I deliberately acted uncomfortable like this woman was going to jump me and when the doors opened, I couldn't get out fast enough 🤣🤣🤣 The embarrassed look on that woman's face that day is one that still makes me laugh every time I remember it. I think I mentioned this next incident on one of your videos, or perhaps this one when I first watched it, forgive me for repeating myself... I was by myself once in some beautiful outside caffe in Italy and a family sitting close by kept staring at me, rudely pointing at me and speaking Italian. So, I brought out my phone, pretended to Facetime someone and I kept looking back at this family and pointing back at them as well🤣🤣🤣
I've traveled to Rome twice as a gateway to other cities and I was treated horribly regardless of my nationality, they didn't care about me being American. I will NEVER go back
I’m a black opera singers who studied in Florence ( Firenze) Italy. I’ve been to Italy twice as a performer. I was followed by men all the time! But I remember clearly going into a boutique and ladies laughing at me as I was shopping. But when they find out you’re an American singer, your privilege kicks in! I was like wow, y’all are really out there with the rudeness and racism. I saw how they treated Africans and was appalled. Overall, I loved Italy but these few encounters were unpleasant. Thanks for sharing new subscriber here!💯
As a white American male I love your videos! They are very informative. I love to learn about other cultures and how they perceive one another. It's so sad that the world, USA especially is still so racist. I wish you lovely ladies well, and you stay safe out there.
And please also listen to some of the underlying or obvious sexism. Many travel reports are telling stories as if women can just travel carelessly like men and never fear harrassment or even rape or human trafficking.
You must not have traveled much. For all its flaw the USA is the land of opportunity and its racism is minimal compared to the other 47 countries I’ve traveled or lives in
@@whiteboymax250 Evidently you have never spent much time in West Virginia, Ohio region. I hear it everyday. People think I'm going to laugh but I tell them to keep their racist comments to themselves. Sometimes I just pull out my phone and show them a photo of my beautiful girlfriend who is black and watch their jaw hang wide open.
I have travelled a lot alone for both work and leisure. I did stop mid-2019. I have always taken mitigation measures for my safety and security. However, for a reason hard to explain, I now feel more self-conscious and I don't know if I can do it again. Maybe, i am just getting old.
I was in india from 2004 - 2010 and I had EXACTLY the same experiences, being followed, being stared at and being treated the way the traveler to India described on lines. Sooo many years later and exactly the same behaviors towards someone that is just minding their own business still.
I’ve been to China and I will not be going back. No amount of money would make me go back. I was there on business and we couldn’t go anywhere without a guide. They didn’t want to serve us at some places. Our hotel replaced our food utensils from regular to plastic throw away ones😒. I was in Guangzhou, on the way home they said we didn’t have the right paperwork, military police came it was a mess! Being detained and we did have the correct paperwork. I was happy to get home and I’ll never forget the experience.
~ Summary ~ - Don’t go to China 🇨🇳 , Hong Kong 🇭🇰 or Vietnamese 🇻🇳 major cities. - Don’t go to Delhi India 🇮🇳 , Major cities in Morocco 🇲🇦 or Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 unless you wanna get snatched! 🙈 - Kuwait was mentioned, but the woman said it was because she didn’t like her job. 😵 - Italy was also spoken about and although the woman had a few negative experiences, she continued to return. 😌 - Australians are racist (period, Pooh) 🤷🏾♀️ - Majority of the women here were indeed travelers and had not lived in the areas. However, there were some who had stayed longer than a few days (the host) or who had frequently returned to certain places (women who spoke about Italy) 😊 Please add to the list as you see fit. In the event I missed anything! 😘😍
Was just in Cairo… If you’re with a group you should be fine… I also spent my formative years in Geelong, Australia. Lived there for 12 years. Experienced no more racism than in Texas. Got stared at in a curious fashion but I love the Auzzies…
I'm surprised that Vietnam mayor City is on list. I was in Hanoi for 3 months and I didn't have any negative experience as black man. The people where very friendly.
I'm an African American but deep down am a human being. Color of one skin tone means nothing to me nor one stupidity. If I want to travel anywhere on this planet an going to do that.. your experience in this life are yours and yours alone. Foolish people are everywhere you go just as good people are everywhere you go.. sadly to say.. money talks and B S walks.
A brother I asked some of my African and Caribbean brothers why move to this country and wanting to move family members here. You got to be crazy no way no way, I would stay in Nigeria in Kenya and Jamaica and Trinadad and other black nations. This place is fallen apart anyway come here for what.
No, just a few 'crappy' cities in the USA. There are a bunch of enjoyable places here, just don't live in the bad places where people are horrible acting
@@ananorman1532 ur crazy. I watch CNN, MSNBC and i know this country should be emptied and just start over. To trash China or another country is just conservative propaganda. How much money did it take to bribe these testimonials?
@@johnclement8913 We need to answer be extremely careful of allowing someone to suggest that we pack ourr bags. In my opinion anyone who doesn't like me or someone who looks like me of colour they need to take a flight.(A matter of fact take that flight that does not require mask).
You are all lovely. Who could be so unwelcoming to people like you? As an American ex-pat, it's nice to hear your perspective. I was a student in Italy, in the 90's and I could feel problems, not uniformly across ALL Italians, but apparent enough to know that there could be those that were weird/prejudiced towards black, asian or non Europeans.
When I was really young and dumb traveling solo in Milan, Italy, I had a near "Taken" experience. Once there's a reckoning by someone that you are traveling solo, you may become a target. Human trafficking is real, even if we think we can take care of ourselves.
Omg- I had a similar experience. Italy was the only country I've visited where I was legit frightened that I might not make it back home... I was traveling alone and was very young. Got mistaken for a woman of the night and pulled and prodded to the point that I went to my hotel early most nights. I was also followed back to my hotel. I would only travel there again with a large group of people.
In my travels all over the world over the past three decades I always see way more young females traveling alone or backpacking that makes. It is dangerous out there.
How can you take care of yourself if you’re a solo woman and your set upon by 2-3 men how can you be careful. My advice would be travel to a safe country where your organs will not be harvested. Nuff said!
I was told something about Italy and Spain that in some places as a black woman they assume that you’re a prostitute. they will do cat call and other shit, so I’d say be very weary of them. I don’t even know if it’s worth it traveling alone as a black woman heck you better have a gay companion dude, I don’t care but traveling by yourself in these countries don’t look like a good idea.🤷🏾♀️😒
Oprah’s story was found to be fraudulent. Also Oprah built her wealth on catering to the average white women on her shows. She is no role model for black Americans
@@quaithom3138 blacks are some of the MOST racist - period. I KNOW, I live amongst them now fir 65 years. They don't even tolerate other black cultures!!!
When someone wants to take something that has never been theirs they will conjure up a reason to hate so others will say they are justified in what they're stealing.
People like you and I don't understand it because we are not that way ourselves. We don't have that kind of hate inside our hearts so we can't comprehend the reasoning for it in others that do.
@@ji5340 spot on. In Asia there has been an Increase in suspicion of Blacks because we keep reading abt how Blacks are attacking Asians and Asian businesses in the US.
As an Egyptian I can say this is sadly very true and much worse than what was described in this video since she spent most of her time here in Sharm Al Sheikh , which a holiday destination that pretty much only has expats and rich Egyptians so it isn't really representative of the rest of Egypt. I would never recommend for a solo female traveller to visit Egypt, regardless of race. There is also a lot of internalised racism and you will find many of the lighter skinned Egyptians and Arabs are indeed very racist towards their darker skinned counterparts, and there is no shortage of horror stories from Sudanese refugees. While I agree with her comments about being assertive with the men but I'd also caution against aggression not because it isn't warranted, but because of how some may react.
Among all East Asian countries, China has the most African people, but they only live in big cities. The largest community is in the city of Guangzhou (Canton).
A Eddie I definitely gave you a thumbs up, it's absolutely stupid some of these two legged things out here walking around think their human and they're far from it far from it. The Asians have been trained by racist and there everywhere in the world begging.
Thanks for this nice to know I wasn't alone. I traveled alone before I got married, I was chased out of a restaurant in Paris by the counter person with a knife, I was surrounded by a group of men in Morocco and had to swing my way out with a rolled up rug, I was in Rio and had to show my US passport to get into most restaurants and clubs.
When I was younger, I was quite militant with the attitude, "I have the right to be where I want to go." Now at 62, I travel to places where I will be treated like the Queen that I am. With that being said, I have no horror stories to share about my travels. My peace of mind is priceless.
Miss Dee: Please share the details of some of the best places to go, because I am still in my 50s and still feel like I would end up in jail if I had to put up with the treatment some of these women have mentioned they’ve received in China and India. I actually studied Mandarin in college, so I would be inclined to visit certain parts of China, but oooo…no.
I'm an Indian woman, have traveled extensively and have worked with people from different parts of the world. Racism is everywhere, black people are looked down upon even in 'black' countries. India is not safe for solo travelers men or women, even for Indians.
I hated Australia. The Microagression was through the roof. I studied in Melbourne and worked at Ashley and Martin hair clinic. On a surface level it was ok. However, if you had to interact with anyone they would let you have it! "Yo!", "Are you a gangster?", "how much", "why do you like champagne thrown on your head?" Etc...etc..etc. They call their racism "taking the piss". At least in the US there are laws, but in Australia there is nothing and no one stands up with you. I left and won't look back.
@@ArabellaCharm In US, there are laws but in Australia, there is nothing?? What year were you in Australia again? The 60s or 70s? And btw, Melbourne is way more diverse and welcoming compared to the likes of Sydney, Tassie, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth.
I have a black friend who was actually born and raised in Australia (shocker!) She is now raising two black daughters now and I don't know how they do it. If I have to deal with racism I'd prefer to do in a country where there are more black people to build community with. Once while visiting I was hanging out with her toddler and this white lady came up to me and straight up, "What is she?"
Go to Kenya. I went in 1992 with my wife and son and if you have any interest in the lives of other societies and also in animals Kenya was superlative. At each hotel and safari lodge we will engage the help to understand what their lives were like and they were open with us about the good and the bad. The wild life was astounding. I can never forget that on my first day on safari I counted 30 entirely distinct species of animals. 2007 I visited Ghana and I paid more attention to the lives of the people and their histories. Both countries were exceptional. I live in the Caribbean which has its easy-going charms, little in the way of wild animals, but great sea life.
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@@lnyawilliamsmoore4380 what?
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@@lnyawilliamsmoore4380 YOU SOUND CRAZY
@@votesudanusa What's crazy about looking forward to better days to come under perfect heavenly government where true peace and security will abound and obedient mankind will live as one human family forever on earth as it was originally intended?
In general, I would not advise ANY women to travel through Morocco and other Arab countries alone 🙄
You are 100% correct! That’s just common sense to me.
The people are so nice, but you have to know someone!!! Then you’ll be treated as family!!
So true..the men will follow you and making all kind of sound...You have to have a male with you at all time...
Actually, i traveled in Morocco on my own. I spent a very good time. Even in your own country you have weirdos. In Marocco, when you're a tourist you're very protected, man or woman. If you are bothered by someone, go to the police, but be careful, as a tourist the police can put the person bothering you easily in jail for 3 months for a simple argument with a tourist. So be fair in your complaints. The Moroccan government lives off of tourism, tourists are an asset for the country, so they don't want their people to misbehave. In the airport, they also give you gifts for you to have a good stay ect...i went to Marrakech, ouarzazat, ozode, ourika, the Sarah desert, everywhere I went I was welcomed and spent a great time, one of my best trips. I also went solo in Tunisia, in Djerba, it was an extraordinary experience, the beaches are to die for. People are amazing there too, good memories and same as Morocco for tourist, tourism is a big part of the economy there too, and tourists safety is key there also. I never felt unsafe in Tunisia. I live in Paris, grew up in France and sometimes, i feel unsafe here 😩😩 i also feel unsafe when i go to Germany, where my brother and his little familly live because of my skin colour.
My friend goes alone a lot and loves it
Shes darkskin and said its fun
Stick to countries where you blend in! Don't spend a dime in any county that treats us like shit!
There is No blending in ....when YOU... don’t share, same religion, language or Culture, plus a Women’s elevation or de elevation is determined by their own MEN First. 👈
Unfortunately, BM in all Cultures have not set good examples of RESPECT for their own women so traveling abroad expecting (foreigners) to offer YOU want your own Race or Tribe 👈 has denied YOU is very unrealistic.
Including America😏
@@girl123boy456 this is true, as an African American woman, as sad as it sounds, I don't care for traveling. Based on the foreigners I've befriended or acquainted myself, there's always subtle shade about my culture. And I always try to be respectful bc I know how some Americans are about foreigners but many cant hide how they feel about us.
None of those complaints were bad treatment. They could have rolled with it or they could guess it was some sort of slight, which almost assured that it was not. That was their internal demons and not the people who simply pointed at someone unique in their experience. Surely if they talked they would have found no illwill was intended. You probably point at celebrities in your own society. It means nothing in China other than "oh, look" and it might mean they thought the women were beautiful or maybe they were unique because most were overweight which is rare in Asia.
@@stanspb763 Stop it with the gaslighting!! This is RACISM. Don’t you dare dismiss BW’s actual lived experiences.
I have never had any interest in going to India. There are too many real life incidents of abuse against women in India.
Yes! Nothing to do with them being black.
That is True ...It does not matter if you are White. Black .Brown .They think Women are Fair Game to Abuse .
I spent 3 months there didn't have an issue. But I guess it's where you are. I was in Chennai.
I was a nanny for a Indian American family it was a good experience.
@@laceylocket1 Patriarchy and classism
As a Black man who has traveled to over 100 countries, I agree and have experienced much of what is stated on this video, especially in Morocco and Italy. Christmas night, 2017, my wife and son had to walk three miles back to our hotel in Rome because no taxis would stop for us. But after thirty years of traveling the world, I’ve learn to expect it.
However, what truly breaks my heart is when it occurs in African countries. Most notably South Africa, Botswana and Cameroon, I’ve had wait staff and hotel clerks pass me over to attend to white customers.
I can handle racism from whites, Asians, middle-easterners and Latin people, I’ve been dealing with that all of my life. But when people of your own hue shit on you to appease whites, that’s particularly hurtful.
But I’d like to end my comment on a positive note; the friendliest place that I have personally experienced as a person of color is The Gambia. Sweetest people on earth. The country is small, the people are poor but I have never felt more warmth anywhere else.
As a South African I know what you are talking about... The workers say white people pay better so they rather serve them first
True
And yup Gambians are nice
I've seen the same in Jamaica. They bent over backwards to appease the white customers. Although they weren't rude to me or my husband, they treated us like you would family and the white people were guests.
"Most notably South Africa, Botswana and Cameroon, I’ve had wait staff and hotel clerks pass me over to attend to white customers."-don't be surprized about this experience in any black country that you travel to. Unfortunately, there are black people in this world with a colonized mind.
Travelling in India alone as a women ( whatever your colour skin) is not the best thing , period!
Right about that traveling alone to India it’s No No!!
I was about to comment the same thing! I’ve lived in India on and off, and the patriarchal culture makes being a woman a rough experience. I have known many foreign women who have been groped, most of us have been cat called, and if you’re a foreigner....you’re getting ripped off and overpaying.
The personal space bubble there is also non-existent if you are used to how far we stand apart in the west. They stand WAY too close. And the cutting in line is a real thing. From my perspective, they do this to everyone....especially if they have one item and you have 20, they walk in front of you. I have had several confrontations with people who felt the need to just step right in front of me, which the store staff found hilarious. It just made me so angry. Now I know it’s mostly cultural.
Overall, it’s best to have some knowledge of the country and culture before going, and safest to travel with a buddy...though I’ve traveled solo there.
@@amandamarklandyoga I travel there an I went with a person from there. Sometimes I have to give my friend money so they will not rip me off. If it was too high she will tell me not to get it.
Couldn’t pay me to
I wad also about to make a similar comment. I have heard the horrible things they do to their own women in the news.
I just want to see the Taj Mahal but defo not alone.
This is so inspiring. But I cannot spend my money where I am treated poorly. Just will not do it.
Your umm beautiful
Will not!!
100!
Imagine giving your womb to someone night after night that treats you poorly.
@@SufferahsmusicHD thank you😊
It's beyond me why blks want to go to China. I know there may be beautiful scenery there but the people can make your trip miserable. I'll pass.
well most ppl should know by now its a very racist place-bit surprised they still go there.
Right!
As an African who was there I had a great trip ppl were kind but it did not have a lot of black ppl were I was I want to different small parts
China has its own culture and pointing at someone who looks different than their neighbors is not hostility or aggression. Now they learned what celebrities deal with, either get angry or flow with it and appreciate that one is noticed, It is obvious these women have not traveled much or if they did, they did not venture out into the societies that were hosting them.
Are we using wisdom to go to china and the alike as a black American???? Use wisdom. Dont put yourself in compromising positions....... Not wise. Look at the politics in America at this time. 2021.
The United States of America should be first on the list. Driving while black is a prime example.
I, a black British woman, drove solo along the pacific coast highway and had the time of my life. When things did go awry and the cops appeared they were disarmed by my accent and skin colour and I kid you not were so solicitous and obliging me an escort to where it was I needed to be to get back en route. This was 11 yrs ago. That trip is up there with my other best road trip through the Namib dessert. Beautiful.
🙄😒🤔
I live here over twenty years and driven luxury vehicles up and down the east coast. Not one day I was ever pulled over because of my skin color.
I 2nd that...
Anyone who responded otherwise aint even black...cuz, Living while black in the US is historically dangerous.....
Ok so let’s be honest, how many of us didn’t know Asian’s had a problem with black women by just visiting your local hair store or nail salon? No need for me to have to go to their “motherland “to determine that.
But maybe that’s just me ... 🤷🏽♀️
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I don’t know abt nail salons but many hair salons who turn you away may do so because they don’t have experience handling African hair textures which is different from Asian hair. Happened once when I was in a Salon, I am Asian living in Asia. The Black lady who walked in was told they don’t know how to handle her hair, she was offended but they truly just had no experience or confidence and were afraid of damaging it.
Black people in America almost universally go to black hair stylists...the lady was referring to is a lot of Asians who come to America move into black neighborhoods and don’t actually like black people...even though that is their main customer base.
@@ThunderKat2012 but why they go to a black neighborhood if they don't like black people, it makes no sense
@@nesadcruz7840 I never said hair salons. I would NEVER let a Chinese person touch my hair in the States, let along their country of origin.
When I go into a place and I am not treated with the same courtesy as white customers are, I walk out. They do not get my business.
Your ill treatment more than likely stems from your attitude. NOT your skin color!
@@Buffy-cc7ud what are you talking about the lady is 100% correct what you know about her attitude?
@@Buffy-cc7ud hi. It makes no sense for me to walk into a store with an attitude. Thanks for your comment but it doesn’t make sense to me. It’s irrelevant to me. I perceive you to be a Caucasian that has come to see what is being said in this video and to find comments that you can negatively reply to. Only black men and women can identify with the statement I made, which was not from a place of having an attitude; but an experience.
And just in case you are black, which I doubt you are; but just in case; you don’t know me and start looking at your culture in a positive way.
No matter what race or ethnicity, try Jesus.
And I pray that He saves you, sanctify you, and fill you with His HOLY GHOST.
im not black but i wouldnt frequent a place who treated blacks differently either. they dont deserve my business. im not white either. its really important to me to not support prejudice or racist behavior. i refuse! thats why im watching this even though im not black. i want to know which places deserve tourism. hearing from black women firsthand is important to get the right information on this subject. it also may help give me an idea if indigenous women like myself may be accepted. i do have lighter skin but i dont want to just get by just by possibly "passing". ill take my time and money elsewhere. i want to go where its safe for all women period.
I agree. I see no reason to pay someone my hard earned money to treat me like S**T.
Australia is mistreating the aboriginal people in their own land? Shame on them!
Sounds and whyte
Talking about mistreatment in their own land--talk to Native Americans!!!!
DECADES
Same thing America do to native americans
No different than here🙄
I am from India, and I can vouch for that. People here, despite being brown themselves are some of the most racist people you'll ever get to meet. However I really hope people are changing, but it will take a long time to change.
People here are obsessed with fair skin, so much so that if you do not come under the fair skinned group, you will be looked down upon, and this is something that happens to the people who actually are Indians. We boast about being diverse and shit like that, but the people are so divided, it's shameful.
How many Indians claim to be white unless they moved to the west where they can be given privileged status thanks to Affirmative Action?
If NOT for white Christian men, slavery would still be common in most of the world. It was white men who ended slavery in our own countries then FORCED other races and races to end slavery in their countries. WE NEVER GAVE THEM A CHOICE.
In INDIA doesn't CASTE still matter?
instead of your fellow Indians YOU WORRY ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH HURT FEELINGS?
All these African Americans complaining about not being treated well but won't move to Africa to FREE the 10+ MILLION African slaves in Africa
TODAY . Africans enslaved by Africans , sold to Africans and kept in Africa.
Wouldn't FREEING those who are slaves TODAY
be more important than complaining about slavery whites chose to end over 150 years ago?
LOL North Indian women are most whyte worshipping women on the planet
Speak for your Self look at bollywood
True words-the problem started with the migration of europeans into India.
I always say the same Indians are darker skinned just as blacks but yet they turn their nose up to black people
@@agro-valleyfarm7217 There was no migration of Europeans into India
I've heard India has a color complex. They discriminate against darker skin, even their own citizens.
Yeah, there is a caste system and the people with the darkest shades have the crappiest jobs.
Untouchable
True
I was called a cloud by an India man.
@@aintnoway3467 hi cute girl, don't care about him, they want to be white 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 . I'm black in Russia...
this video is a modern day Green Book. and i like that. :)
An *_International Green Book!_* My thoughts exack'ly! ♥♥♥
I dont
@@bryankeys2035 don't like Black people much, do you? apparently, the need for Black people to have safe travel is a problem for you.
Wow! It's sad
Sad that it’s necessary.
We as Black People have trouble traveling in the USA too!
Its crazy we have to ask if a place is Black people friendly before we can travel, even here in the U.S.
There are also places which are not white friendly
@@sonofsoweto Do you mean in the US or the world. This video is looking at Black travel experiences.
True. There are some states in the U.S. that are racist towards African Americans as well.
@@sonofsoweto Exactly. South Africa being a huge one.
The anti blackness throughout the world is HORRIBLE. It’s beyond sickening and sad. 😢
It’s insane Literally
As a Jewish person it’s the same!!!
shanji, your point is good which kind of proves my theory...humans are not high and mighty and civilized as they think!!!
@laurabernard2094. Absolutely NOT!! If you're a European Jew, you can choose to hide that. Black people cannot hide their features and identity as easily. STOP with the FALSE equivalency.
It’s rooted in the world’s guilt and jealousy from knowing, exploiting and benefiting from our centuries long exploitation and systematically justifying their evil/selfish misconduct with institutional lies and denigration of our humanity and actual worth. Very difficult for most to overcome imbedded guilt or to relinquish or even share undeserved privilege.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m a Native American woman. I’ve experienced what you experience in China here in the US. The tourist that come to our communities behave as the Chinese. They take our picture and also touch or attempt to touch our hair and any native jewelry we may be wearing. They’re terribly ignorant and rude. Tragic because America is the homeland of my ancestors.
This upsets me so much. I'm sorry you've experienced that in your own country.
Not surprised but reprehensible that it exists to this day. When will this disease of racism seize?
Frustrated 💔
Yup can confirm, the Chinese are the most racist and its in their culture. They look down on anyone who isn't white.
People don't make no sense.
I am German and I am ashamed to say that my fellow Germans are racists. My children are interacial and it is really hard for me to see the suffering all this. I was raised different, my mother taught us that the blood in ihr veigns is red and everyone is born and dies the same way, we are all the same and we are all brothers and sisters. If we are all children of god, how can a person treat others different just because they look different? She always said this to us.
@Thorsten Macke what has happened to your kids?
God bless you
@@mnkwazi hello
Don’t worry we will all be one in heaven this is part of our suffering from the original sin . Take care God bless
Your mum is simply an awesomely amazing person!
I was discriminated against in getting an apartment in Canada, the landlord was Chinese.. isn't it Ironic they yell " this is racism" to the authorities, but they practice it to black people.
Yeah they do it to other Non Chinese too excluding White people
Chinese discriminate everywhere. Even in america.
Ironic! They were upset and screaming racism against the Canadian Government!😎
@@dianecrowder4971 😯 damn
Chinese discriminate agaisnt Zambians in Zambia. Africans need to wake up.
Please remember Black women you are the definition of beauty. You are gorgeous, your are amazing, you are not be touched unless your volunteer to be, your are not destined to be viewed as an exhibit in a human zoo. Please remember.
Thank you… the struggle in our brown skin is real
The same thing happens with white people in China, if you're not in one of the big metropolises like Hong Kong or Beijing, people stare because you look different and even try to touch you as if you were a zoo animal... and Yes, some people don't know boundaries and they come across as rude, even if they are just very curious.
In Maroko they seem to have an obsession with blonde children, they have some themselves, but that's very rare... there's a myth that stroking blonde children on the head brings good luck... I'm sure you can Imagine the confusion of parents with blonde children when complete strangers suddenly touch your child...
While we're in North Africa, ..... the traders in the markets are very aggressive in advertising their goods... they drag you into their shops if they think you have money, no matter what color your skin is... I recommend that as a woman you never go to these markets alone, it is better with a male companion....
Something similar happened to my friend, and he is a German man... he was at such a market in Egypt with his little daughter... suddenly one of the sellers grabbed the child to pull it into his shop, hoping that the father would would follow... oh yes he followed... my friend punched him in the face, there was a huge commotion until the police came.
when my friend explained what the seller was trying to do and then the crowd turned against the seller...but first they wanted to beat up my friend...the policeman shouted at the seller and my friend was allowed to leave... But the damage was already done, the little one was totally frightened and cried heartbreakingly and clung tightly to her father... the people were suddenly very nice and wanted to help, but my friend gave them a death stare, and they retreated.
It is said that when someone goes on a trip, they can experience something....um yes, you can....sometimes very unexpected things, no matter how well you prepare.
Doesn't refer everything to racism, some people are just idiots.... annoying when you catch one or the other on your hard-earned vacation.
I don’t have to remember. I don’t play that touchy game.
@@JessicaA777 They should stop wearing those Artificial hairs or Human hairs from other people. Self Confidence and be Proud of themselves. Not to compair themselves with others. The indians don't like Blacks but Black People wear the Wigs made in India or China. All this People are not interested in Ours as African Continent but only in Our Resources. They live allover in Africa and the World. We are sick and tired. # Cullinan we want it back Blood Diamond and now the Diamond from Botswana. Poor rich African Folks.
Thanks for sticking up for the aboriginal people of Australia...they sadly havent got the global support they deserve!✊
They deserve better! 💕
😞🖤
Absolutely
No one talks about the aboriginals of the Philippines either. I only found out a couple of years ago that they actually existed.
@@Kirra-Oz Or the Siddi in India. Many don't know of them either.
I'm American
Family from the Caribbean.....
I'll island hop all day.
I go where I'm Celebrated and not Tolerated.
I am Carribean too. It's our region for me. Mostly
Celebrated not tolerated. Well said!
Travel to Jamaica as a dark skin black woman your Tolerated
Every person is tolerated in every country in the world that's not theirs। don't be fooled
That is a wonderful statement to make.
Colorism is a huge problem on this planet EVERYWHERE. My daughter dated a guy who is Japanese, he talked about how Philippinos are considered ‘lower level’ Asians. Philippinos are usually darker complexion. Very sad that we as a people have allowed colonization to warp our minds against each other this way.
People are just insecure and want to fill their voids of being disconnected from life.
wow i think phillipnios are gorgeous
@@TeenGlamBoxx Many people don't. They want skin as white as porcelain.
@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 they want to be white but be black is also good. They have strong skin ... It's a fact . But every ethnicity group have his + and - ... No more white supremacist please.
They treat Philippinos like that because they are black and asian
Hey! It has been a while since we recorded this video! But I had to stop by and say my mom called me recently and asked me if I was in a TH-cam video with some lady (not helpful right lol). Well she started explaining one of her employees came to her saying she saw me in this video! So I just wanted to say thank you for having me on once again!
I heard and saw horrific things that the Chinese were doing to Black people during the pandemic that I feel the world did not hold them accountable for.
I'm not aware of this. What did they do?
@@katerineella274 they were not allowing black people to have any type of medical attention, refused to allow them into any facilities, were beating black people, etc. All this you can research
@@destinylong6134 that's horrible. I hadn't heard that before and I don't understand it. I'm old and not very good at researching things also don't have a computer. But this is important and should be made known since the US does so much trade with China.
I agree
@@katerineella274 there’s many channels like this that actually had Black people live streaming being evicted in the middle of the night, pregnant Africans not allowed to enter the hospital and McDonalds had to cone out and tell us why their sign said no blacks in China in 2020. I don’t eat that mess but they should have been cancelled along with China
This video is the new Green Book.
My thoughts exactly!
❤❤❤
Sadly it is
True story
Unfortunately yes!
It honestly sucks that we even have to worry about being treated poorly while traveling in 2021 🤦🏾♀️ I just wanna see the world without being judged for the color of my skin
Come to the South Pacific Islands Paradise!!!.
I think just travel with a few friends like 4 or 5 and just pray a few months before you go. It works for me.
It's not necessarily being treated poorly, people stare and don't really know how to act or wgat to say around people they have never seen before. Also being American is another story. The "ugly American" is very true. I have witnessed such in France. We must all remember that we also have to respect the people and customs of where you visit. Reactions may cone from bad experiences they have encountered. Don't ever think that just because you are American means you have to be treated special.
You dont have to worry people just tell you are
I've met lots of women backpacking often by themselves and I've never heard of any problems
There's bad people and places everywhere - though even in your own neighbourhood
Don't be discouraged. Stay Positive and keep PURE LOVE in your heart..Don't look for it to happen..Always triumph and rise above like a goddess, its merely a test to see how we all handle matters and challeges...Everybody don't go through that because I don't, especially being born and raised in New York.
There are very few places that Black people can travel to and not be disrespected.
That is very sad 😔 🎉
Yup even the African countries
Surprisingly I was not treated like a walking body part with no brain, sort of thing, in Russia. By Russians. And I realise this surprises the whole world. None of that, "you look too stupid for maths and physics" rubbish that I get told to my face in most of the rest of the world. (Note, I haven't been "back" to the South Pacific in my lifetime, not yet.)
@@pamelakennedysztyblewsky2454
You definitely don't want to go to Germany or China.
Same for whites, especially if from the U.S.A., which often gets a bad rap globally :// Stay away from Venezuela, the Middle East, Malaysia, and there's even a place in Suriname where whites are not able to cross.
This is so helpful. This is my International “Green Book” and I’m glad black women are at the helm!
The lady that brought up Morocco waisted 8 minutes of ppls time, we talking bout racism & she's bringing up ppl cat calling at women.
@@555125kevin We're Black women. All of these experiences are relevant to us.
I'm glad it was helpful E. 💗
Sad book still needed “green book “
@@555125kevin shes just high B
I don’t understand WHY are you guys making EXCUSES for all this bad behavior⁉️ These people KNOW EXACTLY what they are doing they are NOT CHILDREN. They just speak another language. I understand you are in another country, but WHY go to a place where YOU ARE NOT WELCOME ⁉️
While I agree with your comment about people know what they are doing, but then how are stereotypes and prejudices changed? In listening to the ladies' stories - the ones, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, had as much or more to do with misogyny as race. As a man - I saw constantly the subtle and not so subtle harassment of women for example in Cairo when I lived there - that it almost seemed to be part of the cityscape.
Preach
I think one of the biggest problems that these women have a lack of understanding of world history and how embedded racism is in these countries that they are going to solo. With that said them being by themselves leaves them more vulnerable. Hence, it would be beneficial for them to have a black male companion to go with them.❤️🖤💚
@@AfroEthernet 🙄🙄🤷🏽♀️
For the water taxi guy that was treated badly people are treat badly in Amerikka also just as badly - some of these behavior may be more class than color - remember some countries have a caste system - just saying
As a Black male future solo traveler I appreciated this video and the collection of extraordinary women sharing their experiences.
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I loved that you're looking ahead to the future #GoalOriented 💯
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I agree about Morocco. And I went as a teenager in the 90s with my high school group. It was horrible. It scared me from going back to Africa until I was an adult. Being a dark skinned girl, they didn't believe that my US passport was real and gave me a hard time leaving. I was only 15 at the time.
Lol just laugh at them and their ignorance they came from black people just like every other race they don’t even know they are cursed with the recessive mutation gene
Strange how all this be, for the areas of Morocco were initially ruled by dark skin melanated people.
Shame on those African Arabs
@@wr006Too many Arab invaders
@@wr006that's afrocentrist propaganda! I'm a native moroccan and native moroccans were white not black, the blach were enslaved by arabs that invaded Morocco, Morocco had the biggest slave trade in north africa that's why there are a lot of black or mixed moroccans that doesn't make them natives, Morocco was always ruled by white native Moroccans but never by slaves 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🙏
Not black but a woman, mad respect to the women who went to these places solo. I wouldn't do it in a million years.
I always travel alone I love it 🥰
@@moniquesinned4210 I do, too, locally of course, because I'm familiar with the culture and I blend in. Years ago, while on vacation, I met an 18 y.o. girl on a greek island (I'm Greek). She had hitchhiked from France and intended to hitchhike all the way to India. I still think of her from time to time and hope she is okay.
I’m with you. These women are fearless 👏🏼
@@eyeroll5403 you should've got her # ir IG and stayed in touch to see if she was ok ( I was very curious) does she have a YT or Instagram account because many people do this for their YT/IG channels
@@mjohnson8206 That was in the early naughts, the internet wasn't a thing back then. I really hope that she made it okay. My friends and I tried to politely dissuade her as it was clear to us that she hadn't considered the risk that trip posed for a woman but her mind was made up. The world was wondrous and she wanted to see it. We all admired her but were also terribly worried.
That's why I started making my own fried rice and egg rolls, they love our money 💰, but they HATE US.
Exactly. I will never go into a Chinese restaurant ever! I learned to make my own favorite dish. Ima learn to make fried rice. And then I'll be good
Overall, making your own food is better anyway. You both control the ingredients and how it’s prepared. Win/win.
@@daron6616 exactly
@@originaleverythingelseisca5977 fried rice is so easy 10 year olds can make it, I don’t know why they act like it’s so special.
@@dontliveinfear.7640 true
Come to the Caribbean where you will totally fit in and given all the respect in the world😊😎. Hope you guys dont think its a "shit hole". Its paradise down here...beautiful weather sea and sand and a load of black people!!!
A load of blk people who want to be white. Colorism is wide spread in the south especially in the Dominican Republic. I love the Caribbean too.
Looking forward to traveling to the Caribbeans for the first time...
Love the Caribbean islands.
Agree
👀 really
Thank you my black sister for calling Australia out we need all the support we can get so many of our indigenous people take their lives I would encourage more black brothers and sisters to travel to this country to see it first hand I am an aboriginal man from the Daintree Rainforest the only thought that gives me pleasure and puts a smile on my face is that I will die some day and leave this horrible continent behind
❤
Please stay strong and don't let anyone steal your joy. I know this may sound trite but God loves you and will recompense. Hugs from a Nigerian
Joy only comes from God not from other human beings. It's futile to expect another human being to make you happy regardless of the color.
Im caucasian american but sickens me to hear this...your people are the most ancient on the planet and therefore should be revered as such.
@@roseleen314 I disagree with you when people disrespect you in the workplace nepotism racism favouritism Walker Mile in My Shoes think before you speak I know by your comment you are a young person or you are white you have no idea
I've not been to China, however I have traveled the Asian continent - Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan. I definately noticed the blatant disrespect I received from Chinese travelers at Ichion airport as well as in Thailand. At our resort in Thailand, we had several Chinese women pointing and staring. Upon returning back to the states I cut off buying as much as I can from the Chinese. Chinese have been enriched by black dollars here in the U.S. and their blatant racism was an eye opener for me.
I pointed right back and stared at them too when I was in Thailand. They were sooooo rude. I loved being rude right back, they hate it.
@@ellenb6205 This was my exact response in Beijing and Bali. When they took pictures of me I pulled my camera out and took pictures of them.
All the stories are true here for black men as well. They get their learnings from American media, and follow what the white society is dictating.
@@mandysway9729 I mean... It's rare for them to see black people?
What's considered rude in one culture isn't in another... Sometimes
@@goodiegoodygumdrops sounds very vague
I lived in a tier 1 Chinese city (Shenzhen) for 4 years where they had millions of foreigners. The racism was grotesquely overt, and the more Chinese you understand the more wickedness you hear and become aware of.
@@caracasboogie you are better off here than a lot of other places. People take America for granted
Is Hong Kong any better?
@@reelspilltv For now it actually is a bit better, but noone's sure how long that will be the case. There are many main landers living in Hong Kong now and many moving over so they are bringing their culture and mindset with them.
@@auroraseyets8516 Whenever people migrate they bring their not so good mindset...
@@bigvalley4987 Usually.
I hate hearing stories of how other countries treat Africans who go there in search of opportunities when those same countries plundered and got rich off our continent smfh
And it's still going on with African countries continuing to export raw materials instead of processing materials locally and exporting processed product which sells at a higher price. (Ghana said they will stop exporting raw cocoa beans, the Swiss representatives in the room looked like they were going to cry th-cam.com/video/DbvocKxDtSc/w-d-xo.html. Meanwhile, Kenya places much higher taxes on exports of processed coffee beans than raw coffee beans, the opposite of what you should do if you want to increase earnings from exports and increase employment. )
its not really the case. genuine opportunity seekers from Africa are now overrun by criminal opportunists from Africa. its an unfortunate situation for all, especially the genuine and decent African civilians in southern europe.
If we realise our strength and power, we would unite and be a force to reckon with.
Yes that is sad but true. Europe developed out of resources plundered from Africa.US prospered on the backs of slaves. We blacks have to share the blame too.We don't respect each other as much as we respect white folks.
@@melakunegash7556 YES! Thank you. Charity begins at home. Even if we don’t particularly like each other, we can at least be respectful and cordial towards one another. That’d be a great start. It’s hard to go anywhere without blacks tearing each other down. Others see that and disrespect us even more. I know we’re not a monolith, but this ignorant world sees us as such and unfortunately many hold the reigns of power that we do not. Until that changes, we have to do better.
I visited India several times and my least fave was Tamil Nadu. I spent 6 months in Pondicherry and Auroville. They really do over cater to white foreigners. I used to be treated invisible. And if I was dining in a group, the server would take everyone's order. No matter what food I ordered, the servers would always lie that they didn't have that dish. But if I had my white friends order that same dish they would serve it. It was so crazy.
@CURATED VIBES, Be careful that these fuckers don't spit in your food...
Why go several times and contribute to an economy that treats black people this way
@@namegirl28 outside of the handful of negative experiences I had in Tamil Nadu, I pretty much loved the rest of India. Even in Tamil Nadu, I made friends with some extraordinary Indian people, it wasn't all bad. I felt at home in most of the states I visited. I will definitely go back at some point. The uncomfortable moments were not enough to keep me from visiting places I enjoy. If you haven't been, I highly recommend North India (Rishikesh was amazing).
The unfortunate Impact of colonialism and racism where whites are favoured over their own and other global majority people.
I agree with you they have that kind of treatment
I left my wallet in a cab in Shanghai once. Went into a hotel that I wasn't staying at to have drinks at a rooftop bar. About 30 minutes later the hotel staff came up to me and asked what my name was ( I still didn't realize I didn't have my wallet) - then the cab driver appeared and handed me my wallet with everything still inside. I tried giving him a huge tip and he politely refused. On the flip side, I had some issues with overzealous vendors in China that left a really bad taste in my mouth. Moral of the story? Judge the individual not the country.
That advice goes for the United states as well . Do not condemn all the citizens of the USA because of a few horrible people.
Hi Scott, I absolutely agree.
That part!!!
Very true. However she did mention one particular city…not the country.
She prefaced the vid🙄. If it's not for you etc etc
Great conversation. It’s great to find mature black women travelers sharing.
Thank you so much for watching. 💗
Several years ago when I was still employed a woman from Hungry joined the staff. She was placed in my team but not assigned to me for training, however the staff member whom she was assigned to (who was white) refused to train her, after watching her just sitting there for several days without being trained, I asked her to sit with me, after teaching her for a week, she confessed to me that she was warned by the folks in Hungry to stay away from and not to become friends with black people. She said I have been in this company for two weeks and was shocked to find that the only black person on the team was the one who showed her any respect.
Look at that. We embrace every one.
well done
I have met black soldiers that were celebrated when assigned to Bosnia during the Clinton administration
When assigned to certain countries in Africa
They were despised
@@TRINITY-ks6nw Do you honestly think Africans like foreign troops in general? The worst country in terms of political and economic interference is the US. If you want further details, I {Kenyan} can elaborate.
You must be referring to HUNGARY.
I'm a Black man who has been traveling to different parts of the world for over 10 years. Why would any American go to China right now, given the tension between our countries, even the US State Department would not recommend visiting China currently.
Before you travel anywhere in the world, make sure you are up to date on world politics and events.
In Asian countries, AA should not excuse or allow anyone to touch their hair or body. It’s inappropriate. It allows others to cross boundaries, and think less of you.
I BEG TO DIFFER. that is "your cultural diffence'.
100% agree!
Agreed!.I've twisted lots of wrists growing up in 80s Britain when whites thought that they could put their hands in my hair.
@@Lilly-ud6qs I mean... Black women try to touch my hair all the time... Sooo
@@goodiegoodygumdrops So? If you have a problem with them then say something to them vs a thread where no one cares. 🤷🏾♀️
I remember that incident with the African immigrants like it was yesterday. People were literally forced to sleep on the streets after being evicted from their homes, business were openly discriminating against them with signs and what not. Weibo was awash with racist comments about black people. And of course African leaders were silent about this because they are in bed with China. It was so humiliating and such a disgusting moment. I never ever intended to travel to China but after that incident, I was 100% sure I was never going to step foot there.
Anais, you are absolutely right. the name of the town is Guanzhou. Chinese in Africa, paid the price for mistreating blacks, and they have a mark on them. If Trump would of been re-elected, Chinese economy would of crashed.
I totally agree!!!!!
I remember this too during the pandemic BUT I must correct you on one thing as an African American obsessed with international journalism please google African leaders response to China racism during the pandemic because they were pissed! Different African countries all over the continent were rallying up Chinese visitors / workers and deporting them! It was sad but funny at the same time. You tube international TH-cam news station covered a lot of it from South Africa to Nigeria it was something to see girl! LoL One thing I got from it all is that yes Africans are very welcoming but these new day Africans are not the ones you want to piss off for unlike their ancestors they are not taking no mess! The even had the Chinese leadership apologizing to the different African nations regarding the treatment of their people although the Chinese Leaders were still reluctant to acknowledge that any of the allegations of racism and abuse where true even after video footage were shown to them! China...That country is a hot mess just terrible! No desire to visit for nothing!
@@allthingsnew4348 You are absolutely right. Africans retaliated all over the continent.
What I can see is? China is taking over in Africans countries it will makes them very development and then all Africans will pay the price.
Lets vacation in Africa and Caribbean .
Been to both and my favorite Caribbean recommendations are Cayman Island Nassau Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. My favorite African countries was Kenya and believe it or not a tie between Rwanda and South Africa.
Yes! Like they go to their motherland, Europe, we can go visit the beautiful continent our royalty comes from.
I really can't get past Jamaica. It has everything I love and it's only a short 3 hour flight. Lol 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
I am married to a Jamaican and have had bad experiences from Jamaicans in their country. Don't plan on spending any more of my US dollars there.
I always say black people need to stop romanticising Europe and Asia. Invest in Africa and the Caribbean.
I also had a bad experience in Italy. I was at a hotel with my partner for holidays. Breakfast was included and it was a buffet type of breakfast. There were around 7-8 people in the buffet getting breakfast, myself included, and a hotel staff comes straight towards me (the only black person at the buffet) and asks: "what is your room number?" I was struggling to remember the room number from the shock and I turned and asked my (German, white) partner who is across the breakfast room for it. She immediately says "oh, it doesn't matter", and walks away.
Ohh my this is sad
Italy is turning toward fasc/sm again
why are people still like this 😒
Yeah that’s not pleasant.🙁
Crazy and horribly ignorant and sad. I've been wanting to go to Italy
Loved that there were perspectives from multiple black women. Loved the whole video.
It bias in some ways... stereotypes
@@steviepigford1912 how exactly? I mean I am Moroccan woman, and I didn't find remarks of the lady about Morocco wrong, not just that , even in my family who traveled abord did say similar things about china and italy.
@Nikky T last time I checked the constitution in USA ,.. Something called freedom of expression.
Apparently you're not in AMERICA & if you are then I suggest you read it for urself ...Mite learn something.
tall white blond in China - same request to 'get in a photo' for display. weird.
We need to spend our money in countries that welcome us and are respectful of us.
Too many black people are quick to travel and spend money in countries that are not welcoming to us.
How would they know that if they hadnt experienced it; people should stop telling people how to spend their money.
@@quaithom3138 respectfully, but you've missed the point and I'm going to exit the conversation since I'm not necessarily who the video is primarily targeted to.
But you don't know people are racist like that till you visit there country but I think it's different when you are with a group.
Countries welcome anyone who have an airline ticket and a passport. Individual people can be terrible, but even those individual people, no matter how many they are don't make up the ENTIRE population.
@@tjwanderlust2292 that's not the point either....🤦🏾♂️
Moral of the story: Visit places where at least half of the population looks like you. Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago...
... and are treated respectfully in their society.
@Korean Civilization. I see the disguised colonists... Spending in majority black countries helps uplift everyone. Contrast with Europe where you’ll be treated as a suspect regardless of your income.
Where you will get ripped off by the local businesses and even cops, Moe F, your own fellow Black people???
No thanks, bruh!!!
Especially Trinidad and Tobago 😍
Actually in African countries there are huge contrasts and feuds between different ethnicities.
00:03 Discussing the worst countries for black travelers
01:52 Worst countries for black travelers
06:37 Experiences of a black woman teaching and living abroad
08:45 Morocco can be difficult for solo black women travelers
13:19 Dressing cautiously in certain countries.
15:26 Dealing with catcalling and aggression as a solo female traveler
19:09 Experienced robbery and discomfort in large cities as a black traveler.
20:54 Encountered unfair demands from a taxi driver in India
24:06 Being a black woman traveler in Delhi was challenging
25:56 Concerns about safety and reception in Delhi and India for solo travelers.
29:30 Black travelers in Italy may face prejudice, but American dollars and accent can lead to better treatment. Not always consistent.
31:11 Experiencing subtle discrimination while shopping as a black woman in Italy
34:11 Different experiences in Italy for black travelers
35:47 Black Americans can face issues with privilege and discrimination abroad.
39:47 Experiencing racial assumptions and treatment while traveling
41:45 Black women facing challenges with aggressive behavior in Taiwan.
45:32 Experiencing discomfort and discrimination as black travelers in China.
47:19 Uncomfortable experiences with people taking pictures and staring
50:56 Chinese tourists in Southeast Asia can be intrusive and ruin the experience for black travelers.
52:38 Black women are treated better outside of the country, allowing for a better quality of life and peace of mind.
55:55 Promoting travel channels and resources for diverse perspectives and experiences
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It’s true what the woman said about Italy. If they think you’re African absolutely they treat you poorly. But if you’re African American, they “love” you. 😑🥴
Its very true as a half Italian
There are a lot of videos on TH-cam and Tik Tok of black American tourists who suffered racism when they were in Italy, they told that Italians knew they were Americans.
@@brianlawson4368 yeah…. There are a lot of different reasons people get treated different ways. It’s not as simple as one aspect. I definitely oversimplified my comment (as this is the interwebs). 99% of the 30 or so black women I personally know who’ve been to Italy had an experience similar to mine. But a couple had a hard time. In general, being a “glamorous “ American is a “benefit”. But look at Oprah, when she’s in Europe she’s often treated badly…. She “looks” African. I am extremely light skinned with a red Afro… I get treated *very well. It’s not a compliment to me, tho… it’s still based on inherent racism. If I am treated like a start but Oprah, an actual superstar is treated poorly, we are still talking about the same problems of racialization. There’s also just random interactions people have that can be nationally based… America is not super popular right now… I’m in Europe several times a year for the past 25 years and I’ve seen a shift in how people react to my nationality over time. Anyway… this is a book at this point. I don’t negate anyone’s lived experiences
@@littlehouseinthebigapple5716 I was talking about Italy in particular not Europe in general. I'm black and I've been in France, England, Spain, Netherlands and Portugal and I had a great time in these places, no problem at all. I know other black Americans who visited these countries and they also had no problem at all but they were victims of racist episodes when they visited Italy, especially Rome.
@@brianlawson4368 I mean, that’s interesting…. I’ve been all those places you’ve been and all over Italy. I really enjoyed Rome and most folks I know had a great time there. But tbh, your comment makes sense sociologically. I usually think that in Europe they have the biggest problems with the “colored folk” they know or are closest to. My German husband grew up being told all the crime in his town was due to Turkish guest workers who moved there after the war. They get talked about and treated like black people in America. In southern Italy they are super close to Africa and so I wouldn’t be surprised if they were more racist towards black people in that region. My sis and I were in Northern Italy once and messed up a train transfer and ended up on the Swiss border. We didn’t have our passports on us (as we weren’t intending on leaving Italy that day… it was before EU) so we were stuck till a return train was coming… till dawn. There was an African mom with her little boy and she got fully searched by border agents… all her bags and things, treated like a criminal when it’s clear she’s just a mom… nobody else got searched and there were like 20 people waiting to go back.
But I think what ppl are talking about is aggregate experiences, meaning on average how are people treated in this country. I know the country in a whole has a reputation of being extremely racist to gypsies, but as many many people say, black Americans often (qualified statement since not ALL do) enjoy Italy.
I know I'm a black man with a slightly different experience, but I was in a city in Italy once and I went to the open air cafe where everyone stared at and pointing at me like I was an alien. Such ignorance doesn't bother me because I always see such people as ignorant.
I sat down to have a coffee and everyone kept staring at me and a family sitting across were especially rude when I saw the father say something to his kid and pointed at me. I brought out my phone and pretended to be making a phone call as I stared back at them and pointing back at them as well. I can sometimes be petty like that to make a point in such a situation 😂😂😂
Declan-Kayode Keegan Ha ha! I love what you did. Good for you for turning the tables on them👍🏿
I LOVE IT!!!🙌🏾
God knows what the so called father was teaching the children, hopeless world! Some people shouldn't have children 😴
Glad you are ok
I am a black Cuban Puerto Rican American. I am clearly of African descent, not racially ambiguous by any means. I have lived in Rome for over a decade. I am married to an Italian, a Roman Sicilian. I have had one horrible overtly racist experience when the Fascist government came into power. Before that, Italy was a wonderful breath of fresh air, where I was able to escape American RACISM. People were warm and welcoming. I met the most wonderful man in the world, married him and had my children. His family loves me as if I were their own child. My mother in law told my husband if he ever made me cry she would "curse him with the evil eye"😂 Italy is a wild card. The North like Tuscany, Bologna especially Milano is so RACIST and scary, it seems like Nazi Germany. Yet in the South where everyone is more brown the people are warm and helpful kind of seeing you as similar as them. We left Italy for awhile during the height of the Fascist regime. I had a horrible experience with a deranged racist man, so we went to Spain. We came back to Rome and it's back to the place I love ❤️
“I don’t like being “othered” by other people of colour.” Facts 💯💯💯 Im black and born in Canada and let me tell you... some other ethnicities here play that game too coming from their country. The gag is, how are you in a foreign country being racist to black people born in that foreign country you want to be a citizen of? It’s a global issue for black people but there are still a lot of beautiful places and people.
I agree, don't put me with other either. I'm black. Period.
That’s very true. One lady in the video spoke of Italian’s; well in my Cdn city, they don’t like anyone who is not Italian and always talk about how Italy is the best yet no plans to return. It’s very odd.
In my travels to mexico, I noticed white Americans who owned property there or lived there were still racist towards the Mexicans and still only wanted to be amongst white expats. WTF are they living there then?
@Sophia that’s so true
@@aurorarene9909 I’ve seen this in Jamaica as well.
I shared this to my sister who lives in France. She's been keeping me updated about her experience and she says the black apprehension is deep. I appreciate this challenge for sharing such things.
Nothing in china interests me
they not even attractive to me to be perfectly honest
They are very racist.
I mean their new year's festivals look pretty dope tbh
Some places are giving beautiful. But it’s a different kind of feel for that to not attract me. I always thought China is just for their own culture and overdone
@@jeaniechowdhury6739 yes they are. Which is why I don't jump on the "let's stick up for Asians" rhetoric that the media is trying to push now.
Oh my God, I witnessed the attitude towards Africans when I was in Rome. The Italians were so sweet when they realized I'm an American. Terrible, they were horrible towards Africans.
U need to understand Something because of in migrants from.mediteranean sea thr entire europe its sufocated by people from middle east and north Africa or Zambia i think Africa with theyer countrys they live into another world i mean they are rasist btwin Thm and its pitty and about șo callled devdlopment its just blank Africa needs 300.0000 years to be at the level of the most poor country in south America of even southeast asia
That's strange; when my wife and I went to Vatican City to see the Pope once inside St. Peter's its all young, black, bald headed brothers, suits and bow ties acting as both guides and security. The only Swiss Guards I met was a rude Swiss guardsman when I asked him a question; the brothers were pretty cool and the Italian people are cool.
Ilie Petcan Zambia? LOL. That’s one of the most developed places on the continent and it’s unlikely that they’re migrants in taly.
@@catholiccrusader5328 interesting
@@iliepetcan1736 so much nonsense. African is over exploited not underdeveloped. Don’t make excuses for the poor treatment of black people whether African or the diaspora
I've learned that if you're going to an OVERLY homogeneous city or town, travel with a group if you can. People are less likely to target you if they see you're a foreigner in a group. It sucks, but that's the world we live in.
homogeneity is best. No need for shithole diversity.
I wouldn't ever consider China, Russia or any Asian country (personally). Thank you for this video 💜
Have you been to Russia or “god forbid” Belarus? Or just running your mouth? That’s what I thought.
Russia is not as bad as China, people.
Thailand is awesome and they are extremely welcome to us
What part of Thailand?
@@susiq1121no they are not, they prefer asian tourist who have a similar culture and religion,,,westerners are obnoxious and don’t know the language
If they are prejudice in America, then they most likely do the same in their own country.
My BEST experience while traveling was in El Salvador, second London, third Tokyo/Yokohama, forth Dublin.
Your words "in their own country":............ I was born in pennsylvania, have never been to Asia and can only speak English and French that I learned in school, so you look at Asian-Americans and say "their country?" Didn't you know America is a melting pot and if blonde hair blue eyes w.a.s.p.-appearing people never are assumed to have any tie to Sweden, Germany, Poland, whatever European country, then that assumption shouldn't be projected onto other Americans just because they're not white.
Absolutely!
Facts
I just stick to African countries. Best time of my life and I traveled solo as a Black woman. East, West, and South. Africa is so overwhelming amazing.
African countries are my dream vacation. I know it is spread out so it can be a little difficult to navigate. Tips please.
Thank you.
@@immaculateorganicsoaps3533 I'm in South Africa. Holla :)
In Africa we love visitors
Do you fight FGM in those countries? If you don’t, then please do. Also kick planned parenthood hood out of Africa and kick the Chinese government out of Africa. Look up Obianuju Ekeocha for articles about Biden pushing planned parenthood and abortion into Africa. Obianuju fights for life of all unborn lives
I don't care for American privilege in the face of blatant African discrimination. If you treat my sister poorly I have not time for you.
The disdain is Africans migrating to their Country. Meanwhile millions of Italians are immigrants in our Country.
You should certainly relish in your American privilege and use it to your advantage.
Breaking News a lot of Africans do not like African Americans I’ve seen it and experienced it too many times.
You are so correct ,!!!!!
@@butterbrown100 I can guarantee you've never been to Africa stfu
@Wendy Greene
.......there are many stories of nigerians in italy , doing things that they should not . it is said " ANY " black woman can't walk down the street there , due to the nigerian women's " antics " . it is also known , that they try to pass themselves off as black americans , to get better treatment . if black americans enjoy privilege abroad , it is because they have earned it . if you don't like it ....stay home.........
28:54 I live in Milan and the American accent thing is so true! Being an American literally overrides your "race" which is so unusual.
You are so right about Australia. It's a relief to hear somebody come out and say it openly. Australia has always gotten away with murder, figuratively and literally.
It's a relief to hear someone come out and say you know why you relieved because it gives you permission to be a bigoted f****** s*** that's why you feel relieved because your Harbour in prejudice and someone else's express it now you have permission well guess what this Aussie ain't giving you permission you cannot make generalisations about my entire nation because someone has mentioned the s*** f****** experience and assigned it to a reason of skin colour probably because they're f****** obsessed with his skin colour and not their true root of their problems and that's it they are a fuckwhit
This perspective is spot-on for Australia. While I was working there, in 10 different cities all over the country, I personally had a fantastic time as an American black woman. But, the racism is very open and very blunt whenever the topic came to the Australian Aborigines. It shocked me to be treated so differently from a fellow black person (as opposed to the white American nationalists outright hate of everyone of colour, lumped together).
I’m Australian. Trust me, Australians like to think they’re multicultural but it’s a backhanded slap because they’ll pass off racism like a joke then blame you for taking it too seriously. Very much banter but listen carefully to the joke. It ain’t right. You can tell it’s what they really think deep down.
@@Bondisaurus LOL...I'm SO GLAD you don't live here then....
@@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax LOL? So you're glad that somebody who's not cool with racism doesnt lives in your country? Uhm okay
Everyone has their preference but I personally have never wanted to visit places like China and India. It just never appealed to me.
@Primordial Illuminate Perhaps that's it. There's nothing in my spirit that gets stirred up to wanna go to those places. Now Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados that's a different story.
@Primordial Illuminate I'm not sure about now but I know a ton of people who went before the shutdown.
I don't like racist Indians or Asian people here in America so why would I want to go to there country
Me neither. Beautiful country, weird treatment of black people. Which is crazy cause they are infiltrating Africa
The treatment immigrants from these places try even when they moved abroad tells it own story. Spend my money to go there? Absolutely not!
I have an idea! When you meet shop-keepers with racist view take a picture of the store and post how awful they were. Maybe there should be a black woman's Yelp page for foreign travel.
This is a great suggestion
The 21st Century GREEN BOOK!
good idea
@@superfly3990 are you being serious rn ?…theft ? Because they’re black they automatically think “thief” wtf typa mentality is that ? There’s thieves in every nationality or race
@@superfly3990 Your comment is very rude & very hurtful, to people of African ancestry Sir. My goodness, ignorance & hypocrisy helps no one whatsoever. This is not about being a thief, but simply about outright racism. Are you seriously suggesting, that ALL people of colour are thieves & thugs & that all these Caucasian/European shopkeepers, have the right to treat people of African ancestry poorly & suspiciously?! All these people are prejudging, without any proof whatsoever. Your comment may well be perceived by many, as being naive & racist. Here's the absolute truth & fact.....There are good & bad people within EVERY ethnic group on planet earth. NO, not all people of colour are thieves, drug addicts & thugs & in fact, most are not! This is absolute fallacy, made up by those who fear people of colour & for what good reason?! Actually, there is none, bec it all stems back to European colonization & the ensuing oppression & abuse of people of colour, @ pretty much every level of society. In the America's specifically, it's been this way ever since European colonization & slavery. Ie: Slavery & the issues surrounding people of colour, have never ended since that period in history. Being so called "white" doesn't exempt a human being from being a gambler, an alcoholic, a drug addict, a murderer, a thief, a rapist, a paedophile, etc; etc;. If anyone suggests otherwise, they're only fooling themselves, bec open minded, smart & educated people do know the truth. I'm not African, but i know the truth. The truth is racism & racism & fear at the heart of racist ideologies, are what make people say/do horrible & cruel things about/to people of African ancestry. Fun fact.......There are many more Caucasian criminals within the US alone, but you just don't hear about it in the media & that, doesn't happen by sheer accident. The poisonous & toxic media & many news channels, will intentionally focus on all things black sadly & all so called bad things that they've done, but often, it's not always true. Check out Michael Moore, Bill Burr, AKALA, Jane Elliott & Dr Robin Di Angelo, just for starters, to see what they have to say, regarding race & racial inequality, etc;. It's all very interesting, but most importantly, very true. The issue is, we must stop deluding ourselves & living within our own wee bubbles & become more open minded to fairness & equality. We do this by self education, by watching countless uploads, by travelling, etc;. By meeting people from all continents & coming to the absolute realisation, that most of our beliefs were/are incorrect. I encourage people to watch countless videos/vlogs, whereby Caucasian people travel to other countries within Asia, Africa, the Middle East etc;. We quickly come to see/realise, that the accused, are no different to anyone else on this planet & that we're all much more "similar" than we are "different" & not all of these so called "dangerous" people are really dangerous. We all share 99.9% of our dna & as my European Grandmother used to say often, we are all human, we all have red blood running through our veins, we all share common dna, we all share this one fragile planet together & there's only one REAL critically troublesome separator. It's the divide between white & black. But here's the thing.....There's a real & true science behind skin shades & the way we all look on the outer. The hot sun shines down across Africa & it's to be expected & is very natural, that many African people will be darker to much darker in skin shade, as Mother Nature has provided them with natural pigmentation, which in turn, protects their skin from the deadly UV rays. I know of many Caucasian people, who have very dark skin, bec they've lived within many hot/sunny global regions. Their paler skin started to build darker pigmentation, to protect them from skin cancer. When we educate ourselves about everything & we are more open minded, fair & logical in our personal reasoning/understanding, we can begin to break down serious racial barriers. If we haven't tried doing this, there's always a first time & it's never too late to try.
I travel alone as well. A surprising place missed was Bermuda. I was stopped and detained in the airport for having too much money for a young brown girl (well under the 10k you’re allowed to travel with). They told me I looked too young to be my age and that I could not possibly have the career I stated I had. They called my employers to confirm I worked there. They detailed me the either day and placed me in hand cuffs as they took me to a hospital to confirm I wasn’t a drug mule only to drop me off at my hotel later that night without an apology. I later found out I wasn’t even arrested yet they placed me in cuffs. I was informed later that brown girls who travel alone to Bermuda are targeted in customs often. It’s different if you travel with a group or with a man.
Yikes! Did you think about making a complaint or wasn't it worth it?
Did you sue?
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I'm so sorry that you experienced that. I hope you are OK. DID YOU seek retribution? This mistreatment and abuse does not bode well for the tourism industry
Wonderfully laid out. My dark skin male friend was treated horribly in Milan until he spoke English and they realized he was American. He said they are horribly cruel to Africans.
I truly believe Jesus must have been a BLACK man.
When I noticed this vlog was an hour long. I rolled my eyes. Thinking it would be filled with unprofessional phumphing ,and redundant information. Was I wrong! By its' end, I was sad the episode was over. This was fast moving, informative and entertaining. You have a new subscriber! I want more!
Welcome Denise. 💗
Same, my brother sent it to me and I thought the same. I’m halfway in
Yes, this is beautiful, highly informative, easy to follow video!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!:
Ha! Ann Marie is telling a true story! I am her friend who had no money! They played themselves that day!!!
This was VERY cool and informative as far as women collaborating to help/warn others. I do appreciate the fact that you were objective in regards to treatment/ experience. Very empowering and I respect the women who traveled on their own! Thank you so much for this!
My friend shared a out her experience in India. She checked into her hotel with her male colleague. She said about 30 minutes after she entered her room, she heard a knock on the door. She was alone in her room. She said they continued to knock on the door and she refused to answer. She called her colleague to check out what was happening. He said 5 men were outside of her door. They finally left and she stayed in her colleague's room.
That's terrifying!!! I'm so glad that her colleague was there to help her. . . What in the world?!
That's the scariest thing I have ever heard! I'm so glad she is ok and did NOT open the door.
scary
I have heard that it is not safe for any woman to travel alone in India. Lot of raping foreign women going on over there.
I literally watched a video of that, it was a white woman though.
If you're black and are wanting to visit Asia, I'd recommend the Philippines. I run into black international travellers there off and on who seem happy to be there, and I don't think Filipinos in general have a bad attitude about people of African ancestry. There is a cultural preference for lighter skin as a sign of beauty, but it is not the same as active racism aimed at darker skin people. The Philippines itself has seen a lot of cultures come and go, and mixed race people ("mestizos") there have been part of the culture for a long time. Honestly, they have some of the best beaches in the world, some lovely mountains, and, if you're into it, some very interesting historical sites.
I agree with you 100% Julian. I loved the time I spent in the Philippines. 💗
@@StephaniePerry I'm really pleased to hear that. My wife's Filipina, and I've spent a fair amount of time in the country and have a high opinion of the people there in general. It has its problems, but what place doesn't?
Filipinos are the best Asians. Friendly and very welcoming folks
Japan has no crime.
She was there during COVID-19
I am Jamaican and I traveled to Morocco with my daughter and I really can't say that we were treated badly. Going through the Medina was somewhat intimidating only because the peddlers were very insistent to get us to buy their stuff. I had braids in and some people were calling out to us "Obama" we love Obama! We went to Fez, Merrikesh, Casa Blanca and our trip was great...except I didn't like the food. It's always a good thing to research the places and culture of the people. You should also learn a few words of their language. There are some countries that single women should never travel alone. Also, small towns are never a good idea for blacks in any country, not even in the U.S.
AGREED
👍🏿 yep yep
I have lived, studied and worked in Casablanca and I have not experienced racism
🇯🇲 As Jamaicans I’m gonna say we are generally more assertive and certainly not naive and we do not assume a sense of privilege hence we are not surprised when met with negativity. And I can truly say that as a world traveler.
@@nelsonchinyanta1889 because you're a man.
I listened to their experiences about racism abroad. It is so infuriating and ridiculous that they have to deal with so much bs just for their skin color. People who discriminate are plain sad. And I’m disappointed to hear that they find that they are treated much better in other countries than they are at home in the US. So many of my inspirational role models and teachers throughout life happen to be black women. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Much respect to you for keeping your head held high and making this world a far better place. Much much respect to these women.
China has never been on my list and definitely will never be! I’m okay with it.
Same!!
Judging from how they act in the U S, would never have me wanting to go there. And someone said it was like they have a handbook, I’ve often said when they come to the U S, they are handed a handbook. Other than that I just caulked them up as being rude people.
It was never on my list either but when Groupon had a $599 special for 8 days; I had to jump on it. No regrets as the Great Wall was worth the hassle; however I will not return to China. Everything these ladies said were true about China.
I've been to China but with a group so not sure how this is would be if I was traveling solo.
Pleasant experience I actually found the locals docile. I was in the south.
Hong Kong was cool. It was just like any large city. Great shopping.
@@attilathehun8115 Okay but has an African country wrongfully kicked out Asians because of the virus? No. Yall are just as racist if not more than whites 🙄
Im south African but you will be shocked to hear the only time I experienced racial slurs/stares was outside of Africa. My recent trip to Italy was memorable because we were made to feel like we about to steal something, they do not speak to you. Completely ignored us. We decided to leave italy a week early cause it was soooo uncomfortable. At the airport, we were sitting outside ciapino ( I think thats how it spelled), the police were circling only the people of colour and not the rowdy group of white kids that were clearly intoxicated. They were rude when we asked a question compared to how they conversed with our non black friends. Italy is not a country I'll visit anytime soon
" There is nothing more painful for me at this stage in my life than to walk down the street and hear footsteps and start to think about robbery and then look around and see somebody white and feel relieved." The Reverend Jesse Jackson
Italians are mostly ignorant but once you speak their language, they are afraid or careful not to offend you.
Never go back but in the meantime don't think they're doing you something God is the one who make you not your mother or father so don't feel no way you were wonderful and perfectly made you're beautiful in God sights don't worry about those racist losers
@@blesseddc5093 i used to think male privilege was a myth until reading this nonsense. As a woman if I am walking anywhere after hours, hearing footsteps too close behind me is alarming regardless of the color of the person.
And for the record, that quote was Jackson speaking to a black audience about gang violence in black neighborhoods. Crime perpetrated by black people definitely exists, but it is harmful to use it as a deflection when black people assert that they have been treated unfairly by non-black people, or are victimized by non-black people. The spectre of the black criminal and crime statistics does not and should not give others carte blanche to profile and surveil every black person they see.
@@GrayzoneGab you are right but unfortunately people's perceptions and fears are affected by the high stats of crime rates, especially those in Asian countries who may never have or rarely encounter Africans. The recent attacks on Asians and BLM attacking Asian stores hasnt helped. Am not saying it is the right way to tnink but am making the point that it is not because they dislike the skin colour of Africans, in most cases, but rather what they perceive them to be like
I've had similar experience in New Delhi, while I was there I also noticed that they would ALWAYS attend to my white friends and colleagues first and me last.... Generally speaking, as black person when a non black person acts ignorantly towards me in a physical way like pointing, moving away from me or clutching their bags, I immediately flip it around and act in exactly the same way towards them. Yes I'm petty like that, lol and I love doing it to them! 🤣
For instance, I stepped into an elevator once and there was this white woman, who immediately shifted her hand bag to the opposite side, away from me and held tight to it. Luckily I had a bag with me as well. I did exactly the same thing, exaggerated it while muttering the words "OMG!" I deliberately acted uncomfortable like this woman was going to jump me and when the doors opened, I couldn't get out fast enough 🤣🤣🤣 The embarrassed look on that woman's face that day is one that still makes me laugh every time I remember it.
I think I mentioned this next incident on one of your videos, or perhaps this one when I first watched it, forgive me for repeating myself... I was by myself once in some beautiful outside caffe in Italy and a family sitting close by kept staring at me, rudely pointing at me and speaking Italian. So, I brought out my phone, pretended to Facetime someone and I kept looking back at this family and pointing back at them as well🤣🤣🤣
Lmao!!!
Ok this made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣 I might try this next time🤞
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is soo hilarious
Yes, let them have a taste of their own medicine
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I've traveled to Rome twice as a gateway to other cities and I was treated horribly regardless of my nationality, they didn't care about me being American. I will NEVER go back
Me either... I hated it 😢
@@karenburris3055 it’s dirty and the food is terrible anyway.
I’m a black opera singers who studied in Florence ( Firenze) Italy. I’ve been to Italy twice as a performer. I was followed by men all the time! But I remember clearly going into a boutique and ladies laughing at me as I was shopping. But when they find out you’re an American singer, your privilege kicks in! I was like wow, y’all are really out there with the rudeness and racism. I saw how they treated Africans and was appalled. Overall, I loved Italy but these few encounters were unpleasant. Thanks for sharing new subscriber here!💯
I am just an American. I shopped and a few people trying to help me. But I also am a person who makes jokes.
Italy is known to be THE most racist country in Europe against Black people, Spain a close second.
I am sorry for the treatment you received. People can be utterly stupid.
2nd time heard this happened to a black lady from USA
@@masterprophet8378 I agree with you about Italy but Spain from my personal experience is not that racist against black people.
As a white American male I love your videos! They are very informative. I love to learn about other cultures and how they perceive one another. It's so sad that the world, USA especially is still so racist. I wish you lovely ladies well, and you stay safe out there.
And please also listen to some of the underlying or obvious sexism. Many travel reports are telling stories as if women can just travel carelessly like men and never fear harrassment or even rape or human trafficking.
You must not have traveled much. For all its flaw the USA is the land of opportunity and its racism is minimal compared to the other 47 countries I’ve traveled or lives in
Shut up go to Europe.
@@Meanqueenbutterbean I lived in Germany for 8 years thank you. I have also traveled the world.
@@whiteboymax250 Evidently you have never spent much time in West Virginia, Ohio region. I hear it everyday. People think I'm going to laugh but I tell them to keep their racist comments to themselves. Sometimes I just pull out my phone and show them a photo of my beautiful girlfriend who is black and watch their jaw hang wide open.
Respect for the women who travel alone but no, I wouldn't do it, it's just not safe. Too much can happen too fast.
I have travelled a lot alone for both work and leisure. I did stop mid-2019. I have always taken mitigation measures for my safety and security. However, for a reason hard to explain, I now feel more self-conscious and I don't know if I can do it again. Maybe, i am just getting old.
Yea I think I will not travel alone either
As a former flight attendant I travel abroad solo all the time! You have to be wise when traveling solo
I’m in Mérida Mexico and I feel safer here than I do in my own country.
The ladies are brave. I wouldn't travel to some places alone in America let alone in another country.
I was in india from 2004 - 2010 and I had EXACTLY the same experiences, being followed, being stared at and being treated the way the traveler to India described on lines. Sooo many years later and exactly the same behaviors towards someone that is just minding their own business still.
I’ve been to China and I will not be going back. No amount of money would make me go back. I was there on business and we couldn’t go anywhere without a guide. They didn’t want to serve us at some places. Our hotel replaced our food utensils from regular to plastic throw away ones😒. I was in Guangzhou, on the way home they said we didn’t have the right paperwork, military police came it was a mess! Being detained and we did have the correct paperwork. I was happy to get home and I’ll never forget the experience.
And Chinese people are well welcome in Africa
@@Luame4529 they are colonizing Africa
Wow!
@@Luame4529 and the Caribbean. Smh
I'm so sorry this happened to you. :-((
~ Summary ~
- Don’t go to China 🇨🇳 , Hong Kong 🇭🇰 or Vietnamese 🇻🇳 major cities.
- Don’t go to Delhi India 🇮🇳 , Major cities in Morocco 🇲🇦 or Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 unless you wanna get snatched! 🙈
- Kuwait was mentioned, but the woman said it was because she didn’t like her job. 😵
- Italy was also spoken about and although the woman had a few negative experiences, she continued to return. 😌
- Australians are racist (period, Pooh) 🤷🏾♀️
- Majority of the women here were indeed travelers and had not lived in the areas. However, there were some who had stayed longer than a few days (the host) or who had frequently returned to certain places (women who spoke about Italy) 😊
Please add to the list as you see fit. In the event I missed anything! 😘😍
I always assumed Australia would be a safe place for us to go. 😭🙆🏿♀️
@@princessm8977 Australia is where the British sent the worst of the worst to colonize that land.
Was just in Cairo… If you’re with a group you should be fine… I also spent my formative years in Geelong, Australia. Lived there for 12 years. Experienced no more racism than in Texas. Got stared at in a curious fashion but I love the Auzzies…
I'm surprised that Vietnam mayor City is on list. I was in Hanoi for 3 months and I didn't have any negative experience as black man. The people where very friendly.
I'm an African American but deep down am a human being. Color of one skin tone means nothing to me nor one stupidity. If I want to travel anywhere on this planet an going to do that.. your experience in this life are yours and yours alone. Foolish people are everywhere you go just as good people are everywhere you go.. sadly to say.. money talks and B S walks.
Hell, be sure to list the United States as a NO GO country!!
A brother I asked some of my African and Caribbean brothers why move to this country and wanting to move family members here. You got to be crazy no way no way, I would stay in Nigeria in Kenya and Jamaica and Trinadad and other black nations. This place is fallen apart anyway come here for what.
No, just a few 'crappy' cities in the USA. There are a bunch of enjoyable places here, just don't live in the bad places where people are horrible acting
@@ananorman1532 ur crazy. I watch CNN, MSNBC and i know this country should be emptied and just start over. To trash China or another country is just conservative propaganda. How much money did it take to bribe these testimonials?
lol
@@johnclement8913 We need to answer be extremely careful of allowing someone to suggest that we pack ourr bags. In my opinion anyone who doesn't like me or someone who looks like me of colour they need to take a flight.(A matter of fact take that flight that does not require mask).
You are all lovely. Who could be so unwelcoming to people like you? As an American ex-pat, it's nice to hear your perspective. I was a student in Italy, in the 90's and I could feel problems, not uniformly across ALL Italians, but apparent enough to know that there could be those that were weird/prejudiced towards black, asian or non Europeans.
When I was really young and dumb traveling solo in Milan, Italy, I had a near "Taken" experience. Once there's a reckoning by someone that you are traveling solo, you may become a target. Human trafficking is real, even if we think we can take care of ourselves.
Omg- I had a similar experience. Italy was the only country I've visited where I was legit frightened that I might not make it back home... I was traveling alone and was very young. Got mistaken for a woman of the night and pulled and prodded to the point that I went to my hotel early most nights. I was also followed back to my hotel. I would only travel there again with a large group of people.
@@agravery223 Damn, and I'm planning to go solo next year. But I'll be 51 then.
@@moniquewest3277 me too and I’ll be 61 next year.
In my travels all over the world over the past three decades I always see way more young females traveling alone or backpacking that makes. It is dangerous out there.
How can you take care of yourself if you’re a solo woman and your set upon by 2-3 men how can you be careful. My advice would be travel to a safe country where your organs will not be harvested. Nuff said!
An Italian was racist to Oprah what do expect from an ordinary black person?
That was one Italian person. Blacks are racist as well; just read some of these comments.
I was told something about Italy and Spain that in some places as a black woman they assume that you’re a prostitute. they will do cat call and other shit, so I’d say be very weary of them. I don’t even know if it’s worth it traveling alone as a black woman heck you better have a gay companion dude, I don’t care but traveling by yourself in these countries don’t look like a good idea.🤷🏾♀️😒
Oprah’s story was found to be fraudulent. Also Oprah built her wealth on catering to the average white women on her shows. She is no role model for black Americans
@@enilehcodramramlised8716 that’s because a lot of African women are sex trafficked to Spain and Italy. Honestly it’s really upsetting
@@quaithom3138 blacks are some of the MOST racist - period. I KNOW, I live amongst them now fir 65 years. They don't even tolerate other black cultures!!!
I just don’t understand how you can hate someone just because of their skin or sexuality. This world is fucked up. (Coming from a Black male)
When someone wants to take something that has never been theirs they will conjure up a reason to hate so others will say they are justified in what they're stealing.
People like you and I don't understand it because we are not that way ourselves. We don't have that kind of hate inside our hearts so we can't comprehend the reasoning for it in others that do.
I don't think people hate skin color, that's ridiculous. People dislike culture and behavior of certain culture's.
@@ji5340 spot on. In Asia there has been an Increase in suspicion of Blacks because we keep reading abt how Blacks are attacking Asians and Asian businesses in the US.
@@ji5340 no they actually hate race.....and skin color.
As an Egyptian I can say this is sadly very true and much worse than what was described in this video since she spent most of her time here in Sharm Al Sheikh , which a holiday destination that pretty much only has expats and rich Egyptians so it isn't really representative of the rest of Egypt. I would never recommend for a solo female traveller to visit Egypt, regardless of race. There is also a lot of internalised racism and you will find many of the lighter skinned Egyptians and Arabs are indeed very racist towards their darker skinned counterparts, and there is no shortage of horror stories from Sudanese refugees. While I agree with her comments about being assertive with the men but I'd also caution against aggression not because it isn't warranted, but because of how some may react.
When the word "racism" comes up, Chinese often follows. Incredible.
Always
So true ...
Too bad Biden loves China huh
It's just a matter of ignorance and lack of contact....
Among all East Asian countries, China has the most African people, but they only live in big cities. The largest community is in the city of Guangzhou (Canton).
This is so uncomfortable! The fact we as a people of color gotta make vids like this! Love the info ladies your are beautiful...we all are!
Honestly, it's super helpful. It's like having a guidebook into the unknown ( especially for newbie travelers).
A Eddie I definitely gave you a thumbs up, it's absolutely stupid some of these two legged things out here walking around think their human and they're far from it far from it. The Asians have been trained by racist and there everywhere in the world begging.
More than half haven't been out of their birth State! This is their story! Let them tell it!
@@johnclement8913 begging?
WE ARE BLACK.NOT SURE WHAT YOU ARE
Hi Ladies! 😄 Come to Philippines 🇵🇭 for your travels! You are all welcome!💐❤️
I HEART the Philippines so much. It's on my video about my favorite places. 💗
@@StephaniePerry Thank you! :)
I loved the Philippines, great food and friendly people 💓
How long have you Lived their.
@@mlsbtn67 ❤ Phillipines for sure!
Thanks for this nice to know I wasn't alone. I traveled alone before I got married, I was chased out of a restaurant in Paris by the counter person with a knife, I was surrounded by a group of men in Morocco and had to swing my way out with a rolled up rug, I was in Rio and had to show my US passport to get into most restaurants and clubs.
When I was younger, I was quite militant with the attitude, "I have the right to be where I want to go." Now at 62, I travel to places where I will be treated like the Queen that I am. With that being said, I have no horror stories to share about my travels. My peace of mind is priceless.
I adore your life philosophies
Then, and now
I think there's wisdom in both manners of thinking
I was thinking the same thing.
Long live the Republic. Down with monarchies.
@@arthurbarber7546 😁😁😁💃💃💃💃
Miss Dee: Please share the details of some of the best places to go, because I am still in my 50s and still feel like I would end up in jail if I had to put up with the treatment some of these women have mentioned they’ve received in China and India. I actually studied Mandarin in college, so I would be inclined to visit certain parts of China, but oooo…no.
I'm an Indian woman living in Mumbai and I've had similar problems in Delhi. Terrible.
Just know that if you’re brown skin then you are beautiful. people are just jealous you know? 🥰
I'm an Indian woman, have traveled extensively and have worked with people from different parts of the world. Racism is everywhere, black people are looked down upon even in 'black' countries. India is not safe for solo travelers men or women, even for Indians.
Australia is spending 17 hrs on a plane only to find everything you wanted to get a break from.
Exactly!
I hated Australia. The Microagression was through the roof. I studied in Melbourne and worked at Ashley and Martin hair clinic. On a surface level it was ok. However, if you had to interact with anyone they would let you have it! "Yo!", "Are you a gangster?", "how much", "why do you like champagne thrown on your head?" Etc...etc..etc. They call their racism "taking the piss". At least in the US there are laws, but in Australia there is nothing and no one stands up with you. I left and won't look back.
@@ArabellaCharm In US, there are laws but in Australia, there is nothing??
What year were you in Australia again? The 60s or 70s?
And btw, Melbourne is way more diverse and welcoming compared to the likes of Sydney, Tassie, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth.
I have a black friend who was actually born and raised in Australia (shocker!) She is now raising two black daughters now and I don't know how they do it. If I have to deal with racism I'd prefer to do in a country where there are more black people to build community with. Once while visiting I was hanging out with her toddler and this white lady came up to me and straight up, "What is she?"
Go to Kenya. I went in 1992 with my wife and son and if you have any interest in the lives of other societies and also in animals Kenya was superlative. At each hotel and safari lodge we will engage the help to understand what their lives were like and they were open with us about the good and the bad. The wild life was astounding. I can never forget that on my first day on safari I counted 30 entirely distinct species of animals. 2007 I visited Ghana and I paid more attention to the lives of the people and their histories. Both countries were exceptional. I live in the Caribbean which has its easy-going charms, little in the way of wild animals, but great sea life.