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where BIPOC Women solo Travel Boldly

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Meet Ninoshka

Hey girlie! I’m Ninoshka, a solo travel addict, foodie enthusiast, and founder of Ninoshka Travels.

After visiting 30+ countries on my own, I realized how few spaces exist to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Colour) women who want to explore the world solo. So, I built one.

Ninoshka Travels is my love letter to women who are tired of waiting for the “right time” or the “right people” to travel with. Here, we take up space, travel smart, and embrace the magic of doing it our way, with safety, culture, and joy front and center.

If you’ve ever Googled “Is it safe for women to travel alone in ___?” (while low-key packing your bags anyway), you’re in the right place.

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Sarah-Jane's Experience

I felt empowered and safe throughout my journey. Ninoshka Travels truly understands the needs of solo BIPOC travellers.

Poojitha's Experience

The cultural insights and connections I made were invaluable. Thank you, Ninoshka Travels, for an incredible experience.

Gabby's Experience

Ninoshka Travels provided the community I needed to embark on my solo adventure with confidence.

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I used to think travel was about seeing more of the world.

Until I began understanding it, and understanding myself within it.

@matadorequipment #matadorforthetravelers

since spring is taking its sweet time.. here’s a cozy spot to hide out while we wait for spring… or the next trip ✈️

This vinyl listening bar in Toronto where all the right tracks are spinning. 🎧 did I mention there’s a free Photo Booth?

my grinch mode instantly deactivated 🎄

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@aleria_onqueen #christmasbar #holidaypopup #winterintoronto

you’re at an arcade bar, are you choosing pac-man 👾 or skee ball ☄️?

tbh, when you celebrate your birthday at @gretabaryyz you get unlimited game cards (so you don’t have to choose)!

PLUS:
🍹fishbowl spicy margaritas
🍩 mini churro donuts
🪧 a custom birthday sign
🎞️ photo booth access

The best part? You can bring your own cake! 🎂 @sugarnsprinklesco brought my vision to life with a killer black heart-shaped cake (filled with cookies and cream!) I’m still thinking about how delicious it was. 😋

but seriously, if you had to pick, which one are you showing off with? (I personally suck at both games 😆)

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📸: @whywithcai

#arcadebar #birthdaypartyideas #blackcake

27 feels like a scary number (especially since i still feel 22) 🙈

but 26 taught me lessons i would have never learned at 22:

🧭 You can rewrite your life as many times as you need.
💼 Building a business takes grit, patience, and a whole lot of delusion.
👯‍♀️ Community isn’t something you find, it’s something you create.
🧳 Solo travel will always bring you back home to yourself.
❤️ Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
📈 Slow progress is still progress, Rome wasn’t built in a day.
🚫 Not everything you lose is a loss.
💡The people you choose to surround yourself with ultimately shape who you are.

27 is starting to feel like alignment, abundance, and clarity.

here’s to another year around the sun for this scorpio baby ♏️💫

Big shoutouts to:
🕹️: @gretabaryyz
🎂: @sugarnsprinklesco
📷: @whywithcai

I didn’t expect this degree to shift my life the way it did.
Completing my Master's from @smithbusiness at @queensuniversity feels like closing a chapter that has forever changed my future.

I learned so much about myself this year, what I want, what I’m capable of, and how far I can really go when I stop doubting myself.

Feeling proud, grateful, and really excited for what’s next. 🎓✨

Craving omakase but on a Toronto budget? Same.
Affordable omakase in Toronto actually exists… and I found it.
Who’s trying it this weekend? 🍣

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#torontofoodie #omakase #torontoeats #torontorestaurants #affordableeats #scarboroughfood #japanesefoodlover #ninoshkatravels #solodining

normal dinner parties are overrated.
@mysteriouslyyourstoronto someone drops dead and the mystery to solve whodunit is on.🕵🏽‍♀️✨

do you think you can solve the mystery?

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#torontoevents #murdermystery #torontonightlife #thingstodointoronto #murdermysterydinner #chelseahotel #funthingstodointoronto #ninoshkatravels #soloexperiences

If cozy vibes were a destination, it would be South Korea in December 🎄✨

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#ninoshkatravels #backpacking #womenwhotravel #solofemaletravel #southkorea #christmasinkorea #holidayseason

Missing Japan? 🇯🇵 No worries, @asahisuperdry_ca brought a little taste of it right to Toronto! 🍺✨

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#asahi #asahisuperdry #drycleaners #experiencejapan #toronto #beertasting #thingstodotoronto#beyondexpected

Last night felt like stepping into a fairytale ✨🪄

Huge thanks to @enchantaexperiences for inviting us to experience this immersive fantasy night in Toronto! From start to finish, every detail was magical.

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#toronto #fairytale #thingstodotoronto #enchanta #enchanted

Still buzzing from our first BIPOC solo female traveller self-defence class 💪🏽

Thank you to every woman who showed up, shared space, and reminded each other what confidence really looks like.

If you missed this one, don’t worry, our next event is coming soon 👀

Comment below to get notified on upcoming events! 🥊

📹 @unseen.toronto

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#ninoshkatravels #martialarts #selfdefenceforwomen #confidentwomen #bipoccommunitytoronto #solofemaletravel

Came to Seoul for beauty, and I mean that in every sense: facials, spa days, skincare hauls, and staying at @ramadabywyndham Seoul Dongdaemun, perfectly located to unlock all the city’s best wellness spots and hidden gems. This city is a full-body reset.

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I wasn’t expecting to fall for Budapest. But I fell hard, and here’s why.

@ramadabywyndham was right in the centre of it all, and the perfect place to slow down after days spent exploring.

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I flew 6 hours to sample Portuguese egg tarts and stayed for castles, gardens, and the quiet joy of solo travel.
@ramadabywyndham Lisbon felt like the kind of place you come back to after a long day out and just unwind.

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I would have never learned what it means to take up space and put myself out there had I not solo-travelled in the past. 💃🏽

@osheaga was incredible, the music, the energy, the people. Montreal is one of the few cities where I feel truly safe, and overall, everyone is incredibly kind. Of course, there’s always that one guy who tries to ruin the vibe, but I refuse to let that stop me.

Always take up space. ❤️

Would you go to a music festival solo?

I used a local's guide to explore Panama City, Panama, within 48 hours. @ramadabywyndham was the perfect launchpad to access the city’s vibrant food, culture, and energy. The rooftop pool views didn’t hurt either.

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I wasn’t prepared for Santa Barbara to have me tearing up like this. Stayed at @ramadabywyndham, it’s a soft reset I didn’t know I needed.

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

Most people head to Alberta for Banff or Calgary, but miss places like Drumheller, Alberta!

This is the dinosaur capital of the world, and the best-kept secret is that it has the coziest stay at @ramadabywyndham!

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#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

They said we can’t solo travel. We proved that’s all a lie. ✨

This is what happens when you give BIPOC women a space to share stories, laugh, connect show up for each other: We inspire independence, resilience and we break barriers. 💪🏽

Want to be part of the next one? Drop a comment below and don’t miss out. Your solo adventure starts here. 💫✈️

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#ninoshkatravels #womenwhotravel #womenofcolourwhotravel #bipocfemaletravel #solofemaletravel #torontoevents

not sponsored by @bublywater but hey maybe they should..? 🤔

LADIES!!! Thank you for showing up and showing out at our first ever BIPOC Solo Female Traveller Meetup 🧳💫

I had such a blast hearing your wild solo stories, your why’s, and what’s next. I feel so inspired by all of you. My heart is so full. ❤️

This is what happens when you give women of colour a space to share and connect. We inspire each other to keep going. We remind each other we’re not alone. I’m so proud of what we’re building, and this is only the beginning. ❤️

🗓️ Stay tuned for more events, community drops & solo travel love.

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#ninoshkatravels #bipocwomen #womenofcolortravel #womenwhotravel #womenwhotravelsolo #torontowomen #solofemaletravel #torontoevents

Why aren’t more women of colour travelling solo?

It’s not because we don’t want to, it’s because we’ve rarely been shown that it’s safe, possible, or made for us.

That’s exactly why I’m building something different.
A space where we can share stories, learn from each other, and feel empowered to take up space, wherever in the world we choose to go.

✨ My first Toronto event is happening on July 20 and it’s for BIPOC women who want to travel solo, feel seen, and find real community.

Comment below if you’re interested or click the link in my bio to RSVP.❤️ I’m so excited to see you there!

Things I wish someone told me when I first started travelling solo as a woman of colour.

The reality is, most of us are figuring it out on our own.

That’s why I’m hosting my very first event in Toronto on July 20, a space created just for you. 🫶 Whether you’re just starting to think about solo travel or already have a few trips under your belt, this is the space to connect, ask questions, and feel heard.

Link in bio to register or comment below and I’ll send you the link. See y’all soon! ❤️

Panama during rainy season ☔️

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#jet2holiday #jet2 #panama #rainyseason #ninoshkatravels #backpacking #solofemaletravel #sanblas #travelmemes

🍉EVERYTHING I ATE AT TASTE OF LAWRENCE🍢

Festivals can be overpriced, but if you know where to look, there are some hidden gems:

🌮 $15 Spicy Salmon Tacos: Surprisingly solid! The salmon was so flavourful, and the nori taco shell? So clever.

🍢 $5 Chicken Skewers + $4 Plantain Skewers: Honestly the best bang for your buck here. Chicken was juicy, plantain was a little sweet for me but still a fun treat.

🍉 $12.50 Watermelon Lemonade: SO needed on this hot day. Super refreshing and surprisingly filling (basically drank a whole watermelon), and they even drill the flesh so you can scoop and sip. You can also choose to add pomegranate mint or mango lemonade!

📍Taste of Lawrence is on all weekend (July 4–6) in Scarborough with food vendors, live music, and carnival games!

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#ninoshkatravels #torontosummer #tasteoflawrence #streetfoodfestival #summerinthecity #torontoevents

they couldn’t be more wrong 🤦🏽‍♀️

so late on this trend but was so fun to do 😄

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#holyairball #travel #airball #solotravel #backpacking #solofemaletravel

Spoiler alert: travel didn’t help me escape my problems, it made me face them.

Turns out, courage, and a little delusion will take you a long way. 😅

#sunwingcreators @sunwingvacations

Swipe to find out my top 10 countries for BIPOC women who are travelling solo, and loving it. 🌍✨

These picks come from the 30 countries I’ve personally visited and are based on my lived experience as a solo BIPOC traveller and are more beginner-friendly. Everyone’s journey is different, but these destinations stood out for their safety, warmth, and cultural connection that I felt while visiting.

👯‍♀️ Want more recs like this? Join my FB group for BIPOC solo travellers and get the real, unfiltered scoop.

Comment “I want to join” and I’ll send you the link!

I enjoy my own company a little too much.

Even in social settings, I’ll quietly slip away to take the moment in. That’s exactly what I did here… and somehow I still ended up meeting the loveliest people. And honestly, had I not slipped away, I would not have made cool new connections. This is a small example, but it still goes to show what can happen when you do things for yourself. ❤️

This is one of my favourite views of Toronto. And when it feels like summer? There’s truly nothing like it.

Toronto, I’ll be back soon.
But for now, this solo soul is off again.
Next stop: ✈️🌍 stay tuned x ✌🏼

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Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

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where BIPOC Women solo Travel Boldly

Upcoming Events

Meet Ninoshka

Solo Travel Tips no one tells you

How to Solo Travel Miami

8 Ways to Travel More Sustainably

Why You Should Choose Lares Trek Over Inca Trail

Why You Should Study Abroad

Let's Map It Out

Discovery Call

Personalized Solo Travel Planning

the ladies have spoken

Have questions?

Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

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Solo Travel Tips
no one tells you