Travis Levius

You’ll still find country music and honky-tonks in the Tennessee capital, but a newfound indie spirit and growing crop of new boutique hotels mean Music City is singing a new tune.

[My Entries: XIGERA LODGE/Africa + Middle East & CAMP SARIKA/North America]

Have a new hobby thanks to the COVID lockdown? These trips will inspire you to turn new (or dormant) passions into a far-flung education.

[My Entry: "Hear, see, feel the music in your soul" | Nashville, TN]

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER UK [May 2021 Issue]:
You'll still find country music and honky-tonks in the Tennessee capital, but a newfound indie spirit and growing crop of boutique hotels mean Music City is singing a new tune.

[Apr 2021 Issue]: The pandemic threatened the livelihoods of countless hospitality workers in the Maldives—and has created new challenges for those who are still employed there.

We talked to five sommeliers about their top bottles to drink at home, how they fell into the wine business, and what wine lovers can do to amplify Black talent in an overwhelmingly homogenous industry.

In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting three fabulous Black-run hotels in the U.S. worth checking into any time of the year.

[Interviewed by Kwin Mosby] #6 Entry: Johannesburg

Black culture stalwarts mix with must-see attractions in this insider’s guide to the city’s best spots.

The best places to visit for enjoying the country at the bottom of the world.

Meet the visionary designers dressing Michelle Obama, Bella Hadid, Beyoncé, and Kendall Jenner, among other cutting-edge celebrities.

The Maldives was one of the first countries to welcome tourists back—here's what that's meant for industry workers.

The Music City institution is a testament to the global influence of Black artists.

African Americans have lately gravitated toward ancestral homelands like Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Special planning helps these heritage travelers have a positive experience.

The past nine months have been a time of reckoning for the luxury travel industry, which is negotiating its own problematic history and charting a more inclusive future.