We're making headlines!
Melanin Travels Magic has been featured in several international media outlets (in the USA, France, UK, Malaysia, and Africa), since its initial launch in September 2020. We have been featured on Podcasts, Online articles, Press, Interviews, and IG and Facebook Lives.
We are an award-winning travel agency.
We recently won our first two awards in 2024:
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the SME News UK's 2024 Best Black-Owned & Focused Travel Operator UK SME.
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Travel Agency of the Year - Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2024/25
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Leading Cultural & Heritage Tour Operator 2025 – London
Our Founder's Travel expertise (having travelled to more than 46 countries) and serial ex-pat experience (having lived in 5 countries) have been featured by Essence & Travel Noire and many other media outlets.
We love talking about:
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Why safe solo travel is great for your mental health and your perspective on cultural difference
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Why does being a Black ex-pat shift your mindset on national pride and how you can design a new life
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Contact us to speak to your group or audience about why Black people and specifically Black women should solo travel to expand their minds, learn a new skill set and care about their mental health and how solo travel and relocation abroad changed my life for the better
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Alternatively, schedule a Zoom call or book time on Calendly
We are available for speaking engagements and interviews:
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Guest panelist
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Online workshops
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Freelance travel writer
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Podcast interviews
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YouTube interviews
We're Panellist speaker at WTM Africa 2025 , Cape Town
Our excitement to take part
We are super excited to be one of the speakers at WTM Africa , in Cape Town 🇿🇦 Black, Booked, and Bougie: Why is Africa Sleeping on Diaspora Dollars? 🎙️
The in - person Debate brings together an impressive lineup of 4 speakers with insights into over why the Black Diaspora can’t afford to miss out in Africa Tourism!
Meet our founder in person in Cape Town ,
See you on April 9th at 14.30 -15.30 during the Debate More info: https://www.wtm.com/africa/en-gb.html
Past travel expert and guest speaker features
TRAVEL NOIRE (USA) ONLINE PRESS
2021
This serial expat has been moving around Europe for the past 14 years. Read the article here
ESSENCE (USA) ONLINE PRESS
2023
Our Founder was interviewed to give three tips for travel safety for summer 2023 for solo female travellers, by Essence Online Magazine. Read the full article here
BLAXIT GLOBAL (USA) PODCAST
2024
Our founder shares her insights into the challenges and triumphs of living abroad, the joys of cultural immersion, and the power of embracing diversity. Listen online here
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PAY ME IN PLANE TICKETS (USA) PODCAST
2024
So excited for this feature on the award-winning Best Travel Podcast
When two diasporans and panafrican meet and exchange on their solo travel experiences and running a travel business and more gems. Listen on Spotify here
What our partners & clients say
We’ve partnered and continue to work with some of the most amazing individuals and teams around the world
Synza, French Solo Traveller, From Germany
Trip planning Service for a solo trip to Mexico, November 2024
12 Days solo trip to Mexico, from Mexico city, Oaxaca, Puerto escondido to Cancun and Playa del Carmen
Third time I call this agency and I'm still satisfied. I received many tips and recommendations that helped me prepare for my trip.
