The Journal by Jessica Nabongo
A bi-monthly newsletter with travel insider intel from Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to have traveled to every country in the world
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The Journal #48 (opens the original)
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Happy Thursday! I am writing this from a friend’s couch on the Upper West Side in NYC. The last week has been jammed packed between my art show in Detroit, racing to the airport, filming a TV spot in NYC and hosting my NYC Supper Club. I am tired and grateful. Let’s start with Detroit. I installed seven works from my new series, called “The People I Met”. These pieces were created over the last year and incorporate my photography and elements from the image which form the matte around the photo.
The Journal #47 (opens the original)
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Before I dive into the last few weeks of travel, I want to remind you that tickets for my NYC Supper Club are available for purchase. There are about 20 tickets left, so be sure to get yours today!Happy Wednesday! I am writing this from the comfort of my couch in Detroit, I am thrilled to be home, though this is a very busy week in the city and for me. Before I get there, I want to be honest about how challenging the last few weeks have been. In the last thirteen days, I took 12 flights and a va
Tips on Moving Through the Airport Quickly, plus a gift for Paid Subscribers (opens the original)
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The Journal #46 (opens the original)
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Before I dive into the last few weeks of travel, I want to remind you that tickets for my Supper Club are available for purchase. Detroit is July 26th and there are around 20 tickets left. New Orleans has two event - Drago’s and DakarNola, the latter is nearly sold out. If you are traveling to New Orleans, drop me a line as Four Seasons is our host hotel and are giving us a
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