Meet JoAnna E

Joanna E NYC Black Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

JoAnna is an award-winning NYC-Based Travel and Lifestyle content creator. Listed as one of the Top Black Travel Bloggers, JoAnna E shares the balance of travel and life while working full-time. In addition to providing travel & food guides & tips, JoAnna showcases natural hair, beauty, and affordable style inspiration for millennial women on the go

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Girls Vacation Ideas for your Travel Crew
Girls Vacation Ideas for your Travel Crew

Need ideas for your next girl's vacation? Check out these great girl's vacation ideas from [...]

58 Comments

24
Jul
5 Tips for Planning a Trip to Cuba + 5 tips for traveling to Cuba independently
How to Plan an Independent Trip to Cuba

Planning on traveling to Cuba independently? Here's a quick and easy guide to traveling to [...]

58 Comments

01
Jun
Get Ready With Me Holiday Edition
Hair and Beauty Routine for the Holidays

Not sure how to do your hair and makeup for the holidays? Here's a quick [...]

44 Comments

25
Nov
15 Life Lessons Learned on the Hike to Sant Jeroni
15 Life Lessons Learned on the Hike to Sant Jeroni

I try my best to learn SOMETHING new when traveling solo and my recent hike [...]

39 Comments

17
Jan
Chefchaouen Travel Guide: Visiting the Blue City in Morocco

Visiting Chefchaouen, the blue city in Morocco? Here's a full guide to Chefchaouen including where [...]

39 Comments

17
Oct
How to Survive a Solo Trip to Cancun During Spring Break
How to Survive a Solo Trip to Cancun during Spring Break

If you’ve been following me on Instagram and Snapchat, you saw I went on a solo [...]

37 Comments

05
Apr
Thailand Temple Etiquette + What to Wear to Temples in Thailand

On my recent girls trip, our tour included trips to some of the best temples [...]

31 Comments

20
Dec
3 Ways To Find Extra Money to Travel
3 Ways To Find Extra Money to Travel

Want to travel, but need extra money? Here are three different ways you can get [...]

26 Comments

05
Apr

Travel Posts

how to style a maxi dress + how to wear a maxi dress on vacation + styling a maxi dress
How to Wear a Maxi Dress on Vacation

Wonder how to style a maxi dress for day or night? Here are our favorite [...]

09
Jan
Is Priority Pass Worth it + Priority Pass Review
Is Priority Pass Worth it? (Priority Pass Review)

Want access to airport lounges? Is priority pass worth it? Here's a complete guide to [...]

10
Dec
SXM Carnival Guide + Planning SXM Carnival 2023 + SXM Carnival 2022
A Guide to Planning SXM Carnival 2023

A complete guide to planning SXM Carnival 2023 including carnival troupes, events, where to stay, [...]

2 Comments

03
Dec
Everything You Need to Know About Aquafari Curaçao

Looking for things to do in Curacao? Here's a review of the Aquafari Curacao, an [...]

10 Comments

19
Nov

Beauty Posts

Hair relaxer alternatives
Best Alternatives to Relaxers for Black Hair

Tired of wearing the same natural hairstyles and about to use the creamy crack? Here [...]

13
Aug
Vacation Hairstyles for Black Women
Vacation Hairstyles for Black Hair

Looking for the best black hairstyles for traveling? Here are the best vacation hairstyles for [...]

13 Comments

07
Aug
Best Wash and Go Products for Type 4 Hair
Best Wash and Go Products for Type 4 Hair

Want the perfect wash and go on your kinky, coily hair? Here's a list of [...]

06
Aug
Travel Toiletry Bag Essentials
My Travel Toiletry Bag Essentials

Not sure what toiletries to bring for a trip? Try these travel toiletry bag essentials [...]

30
Jan