EAT YOUR COLORS- Seattle, WA

Anthony & Marlie Love

Marlie & Anthony Love, just look at ‘em, just look... gorgeous couple, right? I mean, sometimes I just can’t with folks but DANG they got it going on!

Okay, so you get passed the good looking exterior, only to find that the interior is just as beautiful.

And they are Travelers, just like me- and GOREGEOUS, just like me (okay- I couldn’t resist jajaja) but their brand name- Traveling While Black is just a conversation onto itself! That perspective is very valuable and informative to People of Color and other minority groups.

Folks ask me all the time, “Do they treat LGBTQ communities with respect?” “Is it safe for Latin Americans?” when I talk about my travels. So I completely understand the need for Traveling While Black.

I met these beautiful creatures while I was 35,000 feet in the air heading to Seattle while they were at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, celebrating Marlie’s birthday- thanks IG. Before my plane landed, our plan was to meet the next evening. We became fast friends over cocktails (Pike Bar & Grill) and we fell in love with each-other’s stories.

Traveling While Black really is the Black Experience while travelling. Sounds simple enough, right? But most folks do not even have to factor in if they are going to be comfortable at hotels, restaurants, shopping and event spaces. Most need not worry about how they’re received.

But for People of Color, it may very well be a different story and you better believe that we do (and literally must) think about how we will be treated.

We have to think about that in the cities and towns that we live in. At least we know more or less the comfort level (s) where we reside in, but what about cities, towns and pueblos outside of our area(s)? That’s where our Marlie & Anthony Love come in with Traveling While Black.

I really enjoy that you get a male and a female Black perspective on their experience as travelers.

It’s no wonder why I am seeing more People of Color starting to travel. Some of the guesswork, anxiety and (sometimes) fear are being greatly reduced. Credit goes to Traveling While Black and other brands sharing their experience(s).

With their new YouTube series and social media channels, travelers of all races will be informed on just how different (pros and cons) it is Traveling While Black.

“Since we've started producing our weekly show Traveling While Black in Seattle, it has helped so many people explore new places, they never thought to visit. But we need your help! Thank you for your support!

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