Selected Press Features

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2025

Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere - Creator The Podcast: March 2025

The Catch Me if You Can by Jessica Nabongo - Fox 2 Detroit: March 2025

Going Solo - Offshore Magazine: March 2025

Rescued From a Ravine - Tell Me What Happened (podcast): March 2025

The Power of Travel: Insights from Jessica Nabongo - Deeply Well with Debbi Brown (podcast): March 2025

5 Black Women Shaping Global Travel, Fashion And Sustainability - Forbes: March 2025

I’ve been to every country in the world — these are the best, and worst - The Times: February 2025

2024

The Metro: Detroiter on becoming the first Black woman to visit all 195 countries - WDET 101.9FM: December 2024

People are Lying and Dying to Visit Every Country in the World. But Should They? - Fodor's Travel: September 2024

Meet the People Traveling the World, Thanks to Crowdfunding - WIRED: September 2024

Meet the ultimate travel insider - Expedia: August 2024

Detroit woman who's visited every country on Earth to share her story in Grosse Pointe - Detroit Free Press: July 2024

Jessica Nabongo Ignites Inspiring Conversations at Coffee & Cadillacs - Michigan Chronicle: July 2024

At Home Around The World - Outlook Traveller: March 2024

Breaking Boundaries: A Conversation with Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country - Bohème Fragrances: March 2024

Woman who visited all countries encourages others to solo travel - NewsNation: March 2024

2024 Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards: Meet The Experts - Forbes: February 2024

2024 Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards: Travel - Forbes: February 2024

Black Travel Advisors You Should Know - Travel Noire: February 2024

More Solo Travel With Jessica Nabongo - Conde Nast Women Who Travel Podcast: February 2024

2023

The 85 Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in the World, According to Super-Travelers - Conde Nast Traveler: November 2023

McKinsey Global Publishing’s top picks - McKinsey: July 2023

How visiting every country in the world has changed Jessica Nabongo - Miami Herald: July 2023

Real Gems - Jessica Nabongo | Episode 6 - Real Gems With Erin Ashley Simon: July 2023

How (and why) to travel alone - Vox: July 2023

Solo Travel Secrets with Jessica Nabongo - That’s Helpful with Ed Stott: June 2023

My Big Sis Once Said… Ft. Jessica Nabongo - The Queen’s Archives: May 2023

Jessica Nabongo Has Seen Every Country, But a Few Really Stand Out - AFAR: April 2023

The 14 Best Weekender Bags, According to Travel Experts and Jetsetters - Wall Street Journal: April 2023

Meet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World - Dr. Michelle Daf: April 2023

World Focus: World traveler is coming to William & Mary - The Virginia Gazette: April 2023

Vice President Harris Reflects on a Historic Trip to the Continent of Africa - The White House: April 2023

Star Gazing: 5th Annual ESSENCE Hollywood House - Essence: March 2023

Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience - Fox 5 NY: March 2023

Grab your passport and go - Times of Oman: March 2023

How to Save Money on Flights - Time: March 2023

Shred Your Bucket List: Why ‘Must-Do’ Travel Plans Are Ruining Your Vacations - Wall Street Journal: March 2023

These three women are redefining what solo travel looks like in 2023 - Timeout: March 2023

The Take: The faces of Frieze Los Angeles’ buzzy 2023 opening - Los Angeles Time: February 2023

Joyful books for Black History Month - Amazon Book Review: February 2023

5 books to celebrate and learn about Black history and culture year-round - Chicago Tribune: February 2023

2022

Vice President Harris Reflects on a Historic Trip to the Continent of Africa

June 2022 Reads for the Rest of Us - Ms. Magazine: June 2022

Fun Summer Books - AARP: June/July 2022

What you can learn from visiting every nation on Earth - National Geographic: May 2022

Erste Schwarze, die alle Länder der Welt bereist hat, hält USA für gefährlichstes Land der Welt - RND: May 2022 [German]

'Du lịch trả thù' bùng nổ chưa từng thấy: Đâu là điểm đến hot nhất? - VietnamNet: May 2022 [Vietnamese]

[PODCAST] Where in the World Is Jessica Nabongo? - Overheard at National Geographic: May 2022

Eight new travel books to read on vacation this summer - Washington Post: May 2022

How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The World - Side Hustle Pro: May 2022

Reading Is Fundamental - Travel Is Better In Color Newsletter: May 2022

Catch Her If You Can - Anchorage Press: April 2022

[PODCAST] Why Travel, Abundance, & Luxury Are Our Birthright with Jessica Nabongo - She Did That: April 2022

The 22 Best Places To Travel Around The World In 2022: Where To Go Next - Forbes: March 2022

First Black Woman To Visit All 195 Countries To Release Book In June - Travel Noire: March 2022

Travelogue Follows Detroit Native’s Journeys Around the World, and More - DBusiness: March 2022

Meet a Muse: Jessica Nabongo - DIARRABLU Journal: March 2022

Follow these inspiring women in travel for Women's History Month - Unearth Women Newsletter Feature: March 2022

SUITCASE Magazine’s Favourite Women Creatives You Should Be Following - SUITCASE Magazine: March 2022

933KFM - Ugandan Top Radio Station: March 2022

[PODCAST] #Inspire2022 S2E3: Catch Me If You Can w/ Jessica Nabongo - Chubby Diaries Presents #Inspire2022: March 2022

'I just want to see more of us': The importance of seeing people like you while traveling - USA Today: February 2022

The Catch Me If You Can - Publishers Weekly: February 2022

A tale of two condos: World traveler makes the most of her space - Detroit News: February 2022

Jessica Nabongo’s Routine - Morning Brew Sidekick: February 2022

Eye on Travel – New York  – January 8, 2022 - Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg: January 2022

2021

Pandemic Travel Perspectives - Travel Weekly: October 2021

Human Connections Around the World - 2021 ATWS Virtual: September 2021

This travel influencer bought a second condo in Detroit for $44,000 in cash — and spent $52,000 renovating it during the pandemic - CNBC Make It: September 2021

5 travel tips from Jessica Nabongo to help you become a more conscious traveler - Well+Good: August 2021

Africa Is A Dream Destination For Nature Lovers — Here Are 14 Countries That Are Especially Worth Exploring - BuzzFeed: August 2021

The 42 Best Travel Blogs to Guide You in 2021 - Mindful Wonderer: August 2021

Reconnect With The World: How Travel Can Transform Your Outlook - Four Seasons Magazine: August 2021

The 67 Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in the World, According to Super Travelers - Condé Nast Traveler: August 2021

Jessica Nabongo - Ugandan-American, first Black Woman to travel to every country in the world! - Tough Girl Challenges: August 2021

I’m Going on Vacation—and I Can’t Quite Remember What to Pack - Wall Street Journal: July 2021

T+L’s 50 Most Notable People in Travel: 2021 - Travel + Leisure: July 2021

You’re Finally Going on Vacation. Do You Remember How To Pack? - Wall Street Journal: July 2021

The Best Suitcases to Get You Up in the Air in Style - Domino: June 2021

I Visited Every Country in The World, And This Is Where I’d Live... - TripAdvisor: June 2021

Book Deals: Week of May 24, 2021 - Publishers Weekly: May 2021

Summersalt's New Swimwear Campaign Features Real Women of All Shapes and Sizes - HelloGiggles: May 2021

8 Destinations for Female Solo Travelers, According to the Pros - Condé Nast Traveler: May 2021

With Violence Continuing There, Should We #VisitUganda? - Fodor's Travel: May 2021

ID and ego: the passport photo - Allure: May 2021

AHL Insider Jessica Nabongo - A Hotel Life: April 2021

She visited every country on Earth. Here’s what she learned. - National Geographic: April 2021

Nat Geo, Jessica Nabongo, Ziggy Marley Team Up For Earth Day Eve Concert - Travel Noire: April 2021

World Traveller Jessica Nabongo (🌍 მსოფლიო მოგზაური ჯესიკა ნაბონგო) - Imedis Dila: April 2021

7 top tips for saving money on travel, from someone who’s visited every country in the world - CNBC Grow: April 2021

NatGeo Earth Day Eve: Willie Nelson, My Morning Jacket Lead Virtual Celebration - Rolling Stone: April 2021

Travel influencer Jessica Nabongo on living life abroad: ‘Get past fear’ - The Grio: April 2021

What She Does: Jessica Nabongo - The Newsette: March 2021

The Globetrotter: Jessica Nabongo - SOHO House Rise & shine: March 2021

Eye on Travel - New York - February 20, 2021 - Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg: February 2021

When Can We Travel Safely Again? Your Questions Answered - The Boston Globe: February 2021

Black woman becomes first documented to visit every country in the world - FOX29 Philadelphia: February 2021

After visiting every country on Earth, Jessica Nabongo hits the road in the U.S. - Roadtrippers: February 2021

The pandemic forced sweeping changes in travel. Experts argue these should stay. - Washington Post: February 2021

Catch Me If You Can: How to Take a Proper Road Trip - Le Car: January 2021

The Future of Travel: A Collective Effort - Perspectives Quarterly Issue 8, The Future: January 2021

Lexus Goes All-In For Passion, Diversity With New IS Campaign - Forbes: January 2021​

Bucket List Travel: The 15 Best US Destinations For 2021 - Forbes: January 2021

2020

30 Gifts Our Favorite Women Travelers Want for the Holidays - Condé Nast Traveler: December 2020

I Decided Not to Go Home for the Holidays — But I’m Dreading Being Alone - Condé Nast Traveler: November 2020

Meet Jessica Nabongo: the first black woman to travel to every country on the planet - Euronews: October 2020

Air Miles with Jessica Nabongo - Business Traveller: October 2020

Dascha Polanco urges potential voters to #FeedtheVote - Culturess: October 2020

World traveling Detroiter looks closer to home for next adventures: 'Explore your backyard' - The Detroit News: October 2020

‘Revenge travel’ is the phenomenon that could bring back tourism with a bang - Washington Post: July 2020

Meet the adventurer: Jessica Nabongo on the lessons learnt from visiting 195 countries - National Geographic: July 2020

Morning News Segment - WGN Morning News in Chicago: June 2020

Tourism Marketers Must Now Go Beyond Optics to Reach Black Travelers - Skift: June 2020

Get to Know Jessica Nabongo, the First Documented Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World - Travel + Leisure: June 2020

Segment on the future of travel following the COVID19 crisis - WPEC CBS 12 News - May 2020

7 Travel Entrepreneurs Talk Staying Busy and Inspired During Coronavirus Quarantine - Naira: May 2020

Jessica Nabongo: How She Travels With Purpose - Culture Trip: May 2020

The era of peak travel is over - Vox: April 2020

How 11 Explorers Are Embracing Staying Put - Outside Magazine: April 2020

She’s traveled to every country in the world and she’s from Detroit - ClickOnDetroit: April 2020

Did coronavirus cancel your travel plans? You can still enjoy your 2020 vacation days - USA TODAY: March 2020

195 Countries Later: Jessica Nabongo Shares What She’s Learned After Visiting Every Country In The World - Forbes: March 2020

Cover Feature: Global Nomad - Selamta Magazine by Ethiopian Airlines: March 2020

Through community and technology, diverse and welcoming travel experiences are on the rise - ABC 33/40: February 2020

Meet Jessica Nabongo, The First Black Woman To Visit Every Country In The World – Lonely Planet: January 2020

7 Ways To ‘Travel Green’ In 2020 – Forbes: January 2020

Tips To Book Travel For A Quick Getaway – Good Morning America: January 2020

Jessica Nabongo On Becoming The First Black Woman To Visit Every Country In The World – Forbes: November 2019

The World is Our Neighborhood | Jessica Nabongo | TEDxDetroit -TEDx Talks: November 2019

4 Entrepreneurs Give Their Smart Travel Tips – Condé Nast Traveler: November 2019

She Visited Every Country On Earth. She Saw A World Overwhelmed By Plastic Trash. – HuffPost: November 2019

Instagram influencers ruined travel. Can these influencers fix it? – Mashable: November 2019

Meet Jessica Nabongo, First Black Woman to Visit All Countries of the World – Claudia: November 2019

BBC’s 100 Women Series - BBC: October 2019

Pioneering black traveler Jessica Nabongo completes quest to visit every country in the world – CNN: October 2019

My Journey to the Edge of the World - Four Seasons Magazine: June, 2019

Podcasts

Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere - Creator The Podcast: March 2025

Rescued From a Ravine - Tell Me What Happened: March 2025

The Power of Travel: Insights from Jessica Nabongo - Deeply Well with Debbi Brown (podcast): March 2025

Jessica Nabongo: Marc Summers Unwraps - March 2023

How to Become an Adventurer: we ask the woman who visited every country - Lingokids: Growin’ Up: February 2023

Setting Your Intentions for Travel - The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: January 2023

Where in the World Is Jessica Nabongo? - Overheard at National Geographic: May 2022

Why Travel, Abundance, & Luxury Are Our Birthright with Jessica Nabongo - She Did That: April 2022

#Inspire2022 S2E3: Catch Me If You Can w/ Jessica Nabongo - Chubby Diaries Presents #Inspire2022: March 2022

The End of Travel? - Now, What's Next? Podcast by Morgan Stanley: December 2020

1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Jessica Nabongo: Passport Privilege and Racial Diversity in Travel - The Unearth Women Podcast: July 2020

Black Travelers Breaking Barriers - Let’s Go Together by Travel + Leisure: June 2020

How the Travel Industry Should Support Black Women - Women Who Travel Podcast by Condé Nast: June 2020

Jessica Nabongo and Alicia Miller Corbett: The power of travelling outside your comfort zone - Take The Leap by Four Seasons: February 2020

The Entire World with Jessica Nabongo: fearlessness, responsible influencing, and treating the world as your neighborhood - The Trip That Changed Me: February 2020

How I Visited Every Country in the World: Jessica Nabongo on Setting Records – Condé Nast Traveler: January 2020

Ep. 187: Jessica Nabongo: The First Documented Black Woman To Visit Every Country In The World Shares Her View On Taking Risks, Creating A Brilliant Lifestyle, And Seeing The World – Behind Her Brilliance: Confidence + Authenticity | A Podcast With Lisa Nicole Bell: December 2019

Ep. 309: How to Work and Travel: Get Ready to Grab Your Passport - The Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher: November, 2019

Ep. 36: Jessica Nabongo: The First Black Woman To Travel Every Country In The World – Empowered Health | A Podcast With Emily Kumler: October 2019

The Race to Visit Every Country in the World - Condé Nast Traveler: January 2019

Ep. 3: Why Instagram Influencer Jessica Nabongo Always Travels During The Rainy Season - Travel Genius by Bloomberg: November 2018