If you're an experienced traveler, then you know that no matter where you go in the world, there's going to be a monument to something or someone. Sometimes, the most popular places to visit have some kind of...

Hello there! I’m Erick Prince - photographer, philanthropist, and world traveler and I run my own blog Minority Nomad. I'm on a quest to become the first African American to visit every country in the world...

It was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who said “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” In the fight for racial equality in America, there were many places around the country...

With a majestic castle, river and cobblestone streets, Quebec City, Canada is a magical destination any time of the year. But for six weeks in January and February, the city is in full party mode with theme...

There are few things cooler these days than street art -- the rebellious grown-up sibling of graffiti --, which utilizes spray paint, stickers, sculpture, and more to create public art (sometimes with a...

This African-American History Month, we can all take a minute to remember the righteous strides taken by the Civil Rights Movement in the 50s and 60s. Like all great movements in history, it was one powered by...

When someone says Japan, "castle" isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. But Japan is actually home to a number of fortified castles, primarily designed and built during the 16th century. Similar to...

December 7th, 1941.  It’s one of the most infamous dates in world history. On that day, at 7:55 a.m., Japan launched a devastating surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in...

As I wandered past the Coliseum with hordes of other travelers abuzz at Rome on the surface, I searched for the tiny opening to descend into Emperor’s Nero’s former palace, Domus Aurea. This was the sort...

It's 2016 and the world is truly our oyster. And while the flattening world is generally regarded as a good thing, there are certainly some drawbacks to the hoards of tourists looking to snap the best pic with...

Welcome to November, everybody! The penultimate month of the year, and my personal favorite! (It’s my birthday!) Boasting its own special turkey infused day and leading us all into the festive season of...

This post was updated October 20, 2023. Celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists in India, Diwali is an ancient festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, the triumph...

As if you needed more reason to visit Asia with its diverse landscape, ancient temples and rich culture, the continent is a bit of an overachiever when it comes to festivals. From countrywide water fights to...

This post was last updated on September 26, 2023.  Happy October, folks! We’re knee deep in the autumn season, and I’m still kind of in shock. Where did summer go? Well, the heat of the summer months...