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Where our Black family felt welcome in the world.

Welcomed: ten countries we'd move our family to, what to know before you go, and how we keep our dignity when travel goes wrong.

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Instagram, "We need a Green Book for international travel," May 2026.
What's inside

Honest, firsthand, and written for families like yours.

  1. 10 countries where we felt welcomeItaly, Norway, Japan, Rwanda, Ghana, France, Thailand, the Bahamas, French Polynesia and Brazil, with what we loved and what to know.
  2. When it goes wrongWhat happened when an airline worker tried to remove me from our flight in Athens, and exactly how we responded.
  3. Our before-you-go checklistThe documents, the family plan, and the small habits that protect your peace on the road.
  4. A first look at Vol. 1: EuropeItaly, France, Norway, Iceland, Portugal, Spain and Greece, city by city.
The Scott family in Santorini, Greece Alice smiling in Varenna, Italy
From our travels

Joy is part of the story, too.

The Scott family at Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, Peru
The Scott family at Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
Cape Coast, Ghana
Family in the water in Eleuthera, Bahamas
Eleuthera, Bahamas
The Scott family at the Acropolis, Athens
Athens, Greece
Why we wrote this
Someone left a comment on my Paris video: "We need a Green Book for international travel." They were right.

We've been welcomed like family in places we never expected. We've also been profiled at a five-star hotel in Paris, at the airport in Athens, and at a restaurant in Miami.

I carried those stories for years. Now we're sharing them, along with the places that welcomed us, so your family can travel with confidence, joy, and your dignity intact.

Dr. Manny Scott, Freedom Writer, educator, and dad, with Alice, Manuel, Christopher and Berkeley.

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Who it's for

For anyone who's ever wondered, "Will we be welcome there?"

FamiliesPlanning a first big trip abroad with kids, or the next one.
CouplesCelebrating an anniversary, a retirement, or just time together.
First-timersReady to see the world and want honest advice from people who look like you.
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Is this a safety rating?

No. It's our family's firsthand experience: where we were welcomed, where we weren't, and what we learned. Always check current travel advisories before you book.

Will you email me a lot?

No. You'll get the guide, occasional stories from the road, and first word when Vol. 1 is ready. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Can I share my own experience?

Please do. The original Green Book, which guided Black travelers for three decades, grew because travelers shared what they found. We'll invite your stories in our emails.

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