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Black Americans have been bitten by the travel bug, and it’s not just those old and retired ones who have time and money on their hands who do so anymore. The younger generation have taken to traveling to quench their wanderlust.

If you think about it, traveling before you reach the age of 30 is a great decision. Traveling young widens your perspective and view of the world and plays a big role in shaping the way you will live the rest of your life. So why not travel now before big life decisions (marriage, kids, career, and all that other serious stuff) happen and take away the perfect time and opportunity to do so?

If you’re looking for several places to start, here’s a bucket list of places you should definitely go to before your time runs out!

 

1. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt — Photo from Maps of World.

 

2. Elmina Castle, Ghana

Elmina Castle in Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle in Elmina, Ghana — Photo from Africa Point.

 

3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Photo from BootsnAll.

 

4. The Inca Trail to Machu Pichu, Peru

The Inca Trail to Machu Pichu
The Inca Trail to Machu Pichu — Photo from Under 30 CEO.

 

5. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico — Photo from Around the World L.

 

6. International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico

International balloon festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico
International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico — Photo from The Traveler’s Collection.

 

7. Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route, South Africa

Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route, South Africa — Photo from Travel Noire.

8. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger National Park in South Africa
Kruger National Park in South Africa — Photo from Lonely Planet.

9. Old Havana, Cuba

Old Havana in Cuba
Old Havana in Cuba — Photo from Travelweek.

 

10. Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel — Photo from The Dusty Nomad.

 

11. Carnival at Trinidad & Tobago

Carnival at Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival at Trinidad & Tobago — Photo from PanAmerican World.

 

12. Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa — Photo from Viator.

 

13. Hanuman’s Temple in Jaipur, India

Hanuman's Temple in Jaipur, India
Hanuman’s Temple in Jaipur, India — Photo from Atlas Obscura.

 

14. Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Montgomery, Alabama — Photo from Travel Destination.

 

15. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri — Photo from Black Chick on Tour.

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