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I'm renovating a camper van for under $10,000. Here are 8 things first-time buyers should know.

When traveling as we knew it came to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic, my partner, Jowell, and I were two of many who decided to turn to road trips to keep the spirit of adventure alive.

In the summer of 2020, we planned to spend a few months backpacking in Thailand but were forced to cancel our plans. As we transitioned to working from home in the fall, we took on a new adventure that had been a lifelong goal for us both: buying our cargo van.

I left the US and moved to mexico - learn about my process here

On April 16, I made my choice to leave the United States because I felt unsafe as a Black person in the US.

This decision came after months of burnout, exhaustion, near-daily panic attacks, and fear. I watched the news - racial injustice, violence, the insurrection at the Capitol - and just felt more grief and rage, which is nothing new.

Eventually, my health took turns for the worse from the levels of stress and anxiety I was under daily. My Google search history became overwhelmed with "safest cities for Black Americans" and "top cities for expats."

So my partner and I took the leap and relocated to the second safest city in North America and safest city in Latin America - Mérida, Mexico. Here are some things that surprised me about the process:

I moved from the US to Mexico. Here are 16 things that surprised me the most about living here.

On May 21, I left the US and moved to Mexico to seek a better, more peaceful quality of life free from structural racism.

No matter where I move, I always enter the new journey with an open mind and heart, and I try to be understanding and accepting of customs that might be different from my home country.

Here are some of the things that surprised me when I moved to Mexico….

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The Best Budget-Friendly Solo Travel Destinations For Black Women

For the Beach Enthusiast: Phuket

Located in southwest Thailand, this haven is chock-full of enriching activities. Big Buddha, a world-famous attraction, is visible from most venues on the island, and Thalang Road is filled with authentic shopping, food, and architecture. Luxury retreats like The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa and Katathani Phuket Beach Resort might be high-end, but prices can start at less than $110 per night in mid-June on travel booking sites like TripAdvisor.