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Arrive Boldly. Live Fully.

Thrive Abroad.

Helping Black women transition to life abroad with confidence, clarity, and community.

No matter where we go, we are Black on Arrival.

Black On Arrival is a movement and resource hub for Black women redefining what freedom looks like.

We know the courage it takes to leave behind burnout, career fatigue, or uncertainty and step into a new chapter abroad.

That’s why we created a space dedicated to supporting you every step of the way — from the first spark of inspiration to thriving in a new country surrounded by people who understand your journey.

Black-forward travel offers

✨ Sabbatical & Relocation Guidance
Step-by-step support to help you plan a 3–12 month sabbatical or full relocation abroad.

✨ Digital Resources & Tools
Budget trackers, packing lists, and planning workbooks created specifically for Black women abroad.

✨ Community & Connection
Spaces to connect with other Black women on the same journey—because you don’t have to do this alone.

✨ Stories & Inspiration
Real talk and resources on our YouTube channel—your behind-the-scenes look at life abroad.

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Who we serve

We serve high-achieving, career-driven Black women who:

Feel burnt out and ready for a reset
Dream of living abroad but don’t know where to start
Crave community and belonging beyond borders
Want practical tools and real stories from someone who’s done it

If this sounds like you—you’re in the right place.

Meet Randi

The H.T.I.C.

Meet Randi The H.T.I.C.

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Meet our Founder: Randi

Hi there! I’m Randi.

The H.T.I.C. (Head Traveler In Charge) at Black On Arrival. Pittsburgh native. Global citizen.

It all began with a study abroad trip to Santiago, Costa Rica. For three months, I frolicked around the country, beach to beach, hostel to hostel, and new experience to new experience. After saying “This is my first time doing xyz,” for the fifty-leventh time, one of my study abroad-mates suggested I keep a list of new things I tried in Costa Rica, and by the end of the 3 months, I had a list of 21 things.

I had been bitten by the travel bug. And I was forever changed.

Since then, I’ve lived in and/or traveled to 20 countries and have learned the insane amount of value in travel along the way.

Now, I share my travel stories, experiences, and lessons on YouTube and help others create their own life-enriching travel experiences through curating custom travel itineraries for clients and hosting thoughtfully designed group trips.

Our mission is simple: to empower Black women to reclaim joy and freedom by living abroad—without the guesswork, isolation, or fear of starting over.

We do this because we know what it’s like to feel trapped in burnout, to long for something more, and to want proof that a different life is possible.

Black On Arrival is here to remind you: you don’t just arrive in a new country—you arrive back to yourself.