I've had my fair share of dating abroad stories. This past year allowed me to get to know myself on a deeper level, experience new cultures, trust in God's timing for my life, and ultimately avoid rushing toward the forever my heart desires. From cute museum dates in London to grabbing drinks in Mexico City and walking the boardwalks in Curacao , dating abroad has allowed me to explore and expand my mind. Of course, there was also the time in Puerto Escondido when my surf instructor picked me up on the back of his motorcycle, and we drove around at night, played pool, danced, and talked on my porch until 2 a.
My dating life in the U. My main tip for dating is to trust that God is not limited by location. But don't just take my word for it. I chatted with a few other Black women travelers to get their advice and tips on dating in foreign lands and how to thrive while doing so:.
Amber C. House Courtesy of Amber C. That way you can meet people who you already have something in common with and then meet their friends and grow your potential dating pool. Amber: I was planning a program for Black women who wanted to live outside the U. At the time, I had lived in the Middle East and the Caribbean for over two years, received my dual citizenship from Antigua and Barbuda where my Dad is from , and was able to combine my previous experiences in creating business systems for solo entrepreneurs to partner with travel groups and companies coming into and out of Antigua.
Then in January , I launched The L. Local In Training House as an overseas group transition house for Black women who want a more streamlined way to test out overseas life with a built-in community. Initially they take the traumas from their U. Amber: Be open and take your time to figure out who you are in your new environment.
Living overseas allows you to address and leave your baggage back in your home city, so spend some alone time in the beginning of your move abroad so you can figure out just who you are, what kind of life you want to create, and what type of people you want to exchange energy with. Tiffany: I was living on the south side of Chicago navigating the riots and pandemic blues.
