Travel beyond borders with ‘Go Girl 2: A Black Woman’s Book of Travels and Adventures’

Nearly 30 years after writing the primary travel guide by and for African American women, creator Elaine Lee returns with the discharge of .

With the second edition of her barrier-breaking travel guide, Lee continues her legacy as a pioneer of travel literature with a compelling latest collection of fifty-four travel stories, poems, and photographs created to encourage, educate, and entertain Black globetrotters. Readers can participate in exciting adventures from the icy Arctic to the sun-kissed Caribbean and discover cultural treasures in Africa, Australia, the Americas and Asia.

Featuring charming stories from Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Jill Nelson, Linda Villarosa, Faith Adiele, and Evelyn White, in addition to other beloved stories, in addition to republished excerpts from the unique. Discover stories from a brand new generation of travel writers, featuring experts akin to Lola Akinmade Åkerström, Lebawit Lily Girma, Georgina Lawton, Martinique Lewis, Rue Mapp and Noo Saro-Wiwa.

“I was inspired to create it by the need to provide a forum that showcases the voices of contemporary Black women travelers and travel journalists,” Lee said BLACK ENTERPRISES.

“Since my first travel anthology in 1997, no other travel anthology about black women has been published, so it’s high time for an updated and larger version.”

“ delves into the challenges black women face in the face of racism as they journey, overcome fears, and assert their rights. It also includes practical advice on everything from packing to solo travel safety, making it the ultimate guide for today’s black women on the go.”

“was the primary Black travel book subsequently published The Green Book by Victor Greenwhich ceased publication within the Sixties. It was a pioneering work that opened the door to dozens of other black travel books,” Lee said.

“follows this groundbreaking tradition, ushering in a new era of travel media mavens and exploration of a new Black travel movement.”

Lee, an editor and freelance author, showcases unique stories that highlight the wealthy and diverse experiences of Black women travelers. With two travel guides under his belt, he invites readers on a journey that’s each personal and universal, providing insight into the fun, challenges, and transformative power of travel.

“It’s amazing how the number of Black women’s travel blogs, groups, books, websites, Facebook pages and influencers has grown over the last few years,” Lee says of the progress of Black women globetrotters since its release.

“When I took my first solo trip around the world in 1992, I had never met a black woman who had achieved such a feat, and that was partly what inspired me to create my first RTW travel book for black women. I didn’t want other curious Black women travelers to feel the same fear/terror that I felt when I set out on my first journey, and I also wanted them to know how wonderful, safe and enjoyable it is to circumnavigate Mother Earth.”

Lee’s travel guide and anthology function a beacon to assist future explorers and storytellers unleash their inner wanderlust. An avid enthusiast of her work, Lee was desperate to share the kinds of inspiring travel stories that readers would enjoy.

“The stories range from ‘Belonging’ – a vivid exploration of the experience of visiting a majority black country for the first time, to ‘Going to Ghana’ – the story of a mother and daughter who travel to Africa to take part in sacred rites in the Ghanaian countryside; and “A Homegirl Hits Beijing – a lighthearted account of learning Mandarin and getting to know yourself,” she shared.

“Maya Angelou tells the story of the arrival in Africa of a stranger who left it as a member of the Bambara tribe. Evelyn C. White writes about how she found pride in being black after visiting Egypt. Alice Walker offers a quiet meditation on how the wonder of this country captured her imagination. Opal Palmer Adisa evokes the sights, sounds and aromas of urban Ghana, where she traveled to satisfy her longtime pen pal.

And then there’s her favorite story from the book, which tells the story of a pair who went on vacation after struggling with infertility and experienced a miraculous transformation.

“This is about a couple who used frequent flyer miles to visit The Gambia on vacation to recover from the wife’s long-term and exhausting fertility challenges,” Lee said. “During their journey, they came across a fertility ritual that ultimately led to the birth of twins.”

is accessible for purchase at Amazon or at www.ugogurl.com.