Simone Cheri
Writing since Sep 2022 • 167 stories contributed
Travel Noire Staff
Simone Cherí is an editor and writer with a penchant for travel, culture, and lifestyle storytelling. With more than 28 countries under her belt (and counting) and 15 years of experience in brand strategy, she aims to tell compelling stories highlighting luxury, adventure, and Black-owned experiences around the world. Her byline has been published in Real Simple, Travel Noire, and Home & Texture, with previous features in Condé Nast Traveler, HuffPost, and Essence. When she's not collaborating with brands or exploring new countries, Simone is probably plotting her next nomad adventure. Follow Simone @itssimonecheri on Instagram or @simonecheri on TikTok.
How To Plan A Caribbean Island-Hopping Vacation
Island hopping – exploring multiple destinations in one vacation – is the pinnacle of travel experiences, particularly in the Caribbean. Nonstop...
Barney Ford: A Man Who Freed Himself And Became A Colorado Hospitality And Civil Rights Pioneer
Born into slavery in 1822, Barney L. Ford was the product of an enslaved mother and plantation-owner father. His life began in rural Northern...
Willa Brown: America’s First Licensed Black Female Pilot
Born on January 22, 1906, Willa Brown’s life was marked by many significant firsts for her and American history . The Black travel history-maker...
James Herman Banning: America’s First Black Aviator To Fly Coast-To-Coast
James Herman Banning was born on November 5, 1899, just four years before the Wright Brothers achieved their first flight in 1903. The aviation...