When I am planning to travel, I typically immerse myself in a location. I want to know about the people, food, the wine, cultural heritage as well as more practical questions like: What will the weather be like? What kind of clothes should I pack? Will I be able to communicate in English? What is the best way to get around? How much will things cost? What should I know about this location as a woman of color? Traveling to a foreign country can be exciting – and a

Although I dreamed of international travel for most of my life, I was 38 years old before I obtained my first passport. I mistakenly...