Luxury Travel, Hotel Reviews, & Safety Guides for Black Women 45+
If I have not been there: I am not writing about it
Let’s Explore The World!
Passports and Grub is the luxury travel resource for Black women 45+ who want real safety intel, honest hotel reviews, and the kind of travel guidance that comes from actually showing up in 65+ countries.
No surface-level recommendations. No generic packing lists. Just the specific, firsthand experience you need to plan a trip you will not forget.
Whether you are booking your first solo trip or your fortieth, this is the corner of the internet built for the way you actually travel.
Accommodations
Unlocking the secrets of comfort + convenience with an insider’s guide to the best places to stay on your travel adventures
Destinations
Unleashing the adventurer in you and empowering you to discover the world’s most beautiful destinations the world has to offer
Experiences
Because traveling broadens the mind and enriches the soul, sharing experiences that last a lifetime and beyond
Well Hello,
I’m Tomiko
Luxury Travel Strategist. Conference Director at TBEX. 65+ Countries.
I am the Conference Director for TBEX, the largest travel creator conference in the world. Vice President of the Black Travel Alliance. My work has been featured by Google, TripAdvisor, and Bloomberg.
I built Passports and Grub for the woman who is over being talked down to by travel content written for 25-year-olds with no money and no passport. The trips I cover are the ones I have actually taken.
The hotels I recommend are the ones I have actually stayed in. The safety advice I give is from places I have actually been on the ground evaluating.
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If you are a Black woman 45+ ready to travel like the boss you already are, you are in the right place.
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My passion for food is evident in every social post, as I take readers on a culinary journey, exploring the flavors and dishes of each destination I visit.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a curious explorer, my goal is to inspire you to pack your bags and hit the road. So join me on this journey and discover the world through my lens!
Is Your Next Destination Safe
The safety guides on this site are the ones I write because nobody else is writing them correctly.
Most travel safety content is recycled State Department warnings and surface-level fear.
Mine is not.
I write about the cities I have actually walked through. The neighborhoods I have actually stayed in. The questions women specifically ask before booking a trip, and the answers other guides skip past.
Cancun. Cabo. Phuket. Mexico City. Alaska. South Africa. Each guide is built from the ground up after I have been there, not pulled from a press release.
If a destination is on this site, I have something real to say about it.
“Providing tips that are the roadmap to adventure and discovery, leading you on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.”
“Providing tips that are the roadmap to adventure and discovery, leading you on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.”
Travel Tips
Providing helpful travel tips for both beginner and experienced travelers, making it easier to navigate the world and create meaningful memories