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Madeline Holly-Carothers
Madeline Holly-Carothers

Writing since Mar 2024 • 84 stories contributed

Travel Noire Staff
Madeline is a social worker-turned-journalist who merges her love for travel and connection with others by sharing travel news and tips. As a Travel Noire writer, Madeline focuses on relatable and useful traveling tips that inspire others to explore and travel the world. Some of her favorite focuses include affordable travel, group travel, all things Black-owned and any intersection of the three. Madeline has an eclectic resume that comes together perfectly. Her experiences include being a local news editor at a North Carolina-based publication, a community engagement professional, a former school social worker and a travel content creator. Madeline has a strong passion for local communities and sharing as much as possible to help others support their local communities. She's written for local news and lifestyle publications in North and South Carolina, as well as Fodors Travel. Some of Madeline's proudest accomplishments include Keep up with Madeline on socials @gottabemaddy
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Viral Tweet on Turks and Caicos Ignites Debate on Travel Elitism
Viral Tweet on Turks and Caicos Ignites Debate on Travel Elitism
A recent tweet about travel “exclusivity” has sparked an online conversation about travel elitism and travel habits. The X user, @mlssbbm, posted “...
Study: Many U.S. Citizens Can't Afford Their Dream Vacation. Here Are Tips On How You Can Save.
Study: Many U.S. Citizens Can't Afford Their Dream Vacation. Here Are Tips On How You Can Save.
A recent survey revealed that more than 40% of travelers in the United States cannot afford their dream vacation. Skift Research polled 1,001...
Everything You Need To Know About The Black Food Truck Festival
Everything You Need To Know About The Black Food Truck Festival
The Black Food Truck Festival is set to happen in Charleston, S.C. on April 26-28. The weekend-long event will include an opening party, karaoke, a...
Rising Concerns Over 'Burglary Tourists': What You Need to Know
Rising Concerns Over 'Burglary Tourists': What You Need to Know
A new travel trend is becoming a concern in the travel space. Known as “burglary tourists,” travelers who specifically visit a destination to break...
Here's What Could Happen if You Refuse to Swap Seats for a Family on Your Next Flight
Here's The No. 1 City People Want To Move To In 2024
Here's The No. 1 City People Want To Move To In 2024
2024 has been the year of travel for some people. But for others, it’s become the year of moving. In 2023, more than 25 million people in the...
World's Largest Animal Safety Crossing Coming to California
World's Largest Animal Safety Crossing Coming to California
What could become the world’s largest safe crossing pathway for animals is set to come to the Los Angeles area. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife...