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1 week ago | 
cntraveller.com | Vivienne Dovi
In a world where my brain feels constantly switched on, I’ve found myself craving escapes that prioritise peace. To my surprise, Finland's summer months offer exactly that: a tranquil remedy to the daily grind that I never saw coming. Finland wasn't the first destination that sprang to mind when planning a Scandinavian getaway. My knowledge of the country barely extended beyond glass igloos and reindeer sleigh rides – visuals that left me completely unprepared for what the summer had in store.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Ellie Seymour |Lynn Houghton |Richard A. Franks |Zoey Goto |Karen Gardiner |Anna Haines | +7 more
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Point to any part of America’s vast 50-state map and there’s an adventure to be had. Always experimenting, forever innovating — there’s never a dull moment in the US and this year brings a host of new tours, anniversaries, relaunched trains and overlooked regions to explore.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
travelwriting.substack.com | Vivienne Dovi
This month’s series focuses on race in travel writing and is free for all to read. We’ve commissioned four contributors to shed light on some of the issues writers from ethnic minorities face, and explore how others can be better allies. Here is Vivienne Dovi of Melanin Travel opening the series with a big question: is there systemic racism within travel writing? As a Black freelance journalist championing the Black diaspora, I've often found myself navigating the complex nature of travel writing.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
cntraveler.com | Vivienne Dovi
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It's impossible to talk about my solo travel experiences without mentioning Senegal. In 2018, I flew to Senegal alone, knowing no one and nothing about the country. When it was time to board my flight home four weeks later, I didn’t get on the plane. This happened three times.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
cntraveller.com | Vivienne Dovi
Today, connection can often feel fragmented. There’s an ever-growing hunger for community, especially among people of colour. Recent global events and long-standing societal issues have only intensified this need for belonging, for feeling seen and safe. For Black travellers, exploring the outdoors has long been a space of exclusion.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
the-independent.com | Simon Calder |Vivienne Dovi
This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story. The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
independent.co.uk | Vivienne Dovi
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. As I climb the steps to the colossal bronze African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, I’m in awe of the unhurried pace of life around me. Locals and tourists embrace the day’s easy rhythm while hanging out with friends or capturing memories.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
everand.com | Vivienne Dovi
As I climb the steps to the colossal bronze African Renaissance Monument in , I’m in awe of the unhurried pace of life around me. Locals and tourists embrace the day’s easy rhythm while hanging out with friends or capturing memories. Opting for a tour inside, I eventually find myself in a narrow lift to ascend to the top. Through a tiny window, I watch the sky ignite with the setting sun. The Senegalese horizon painted in oranges and pink hues never fails to remind me that
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
cntraveller.com | Vivienne Dovi
I’m very passionate about learning African history and culture, so the narrative that people visit Africa solely for its wildlife has always bothered me. Travellers aim to immerse themselves in various cultures worldwide and explore cities like locals, so why is Africa – an entire continent – often reduced to a safari destination? This perspective puzzled me for years… until I found myself running towards a giraffe and zebra casually parading the grounds at the Royal Livingstone Hotel.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Vivienne Dovi
Zambia 6 hours ago Zambia: Japan Provides Critical Funding for WFP's Drought Response in Zambia allafrica.com - WFP • 6h [WFP] Lusaka -- The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support 42,000 … Africa 1 day ago High-Level Ministerial & Official Participation Confirmed for Africa’s E-Government Summit itnewsafrica.com - Mamsi Nkosi • 1d African Ministers and officials for Interior, Finance, ICT, Digital Economy, and the...
