WRITER
With a literary voice that resonates across borders, Oneika’s writing is widely respected throughout the travel industry and fiercely trusted by her fans. Best known for examining travel through the lenses of race, politics, and privilege, her work also tackles topics such as multiculturalism and diversity with sensitivity and aplomb.
Freelance Writer
Oneika is an accomplished travel and lifestyle writer with over a decade of digital and print media experience. She has written for publications including Oprah Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and Ebony Magazine.
SELECTED BYLINES:
- Oprah Magazine: Yes, I Want to Talk About My Miscarriage. Here’s Why
- Condé Nast Traveler: 7 Wonderfully Weird Things to Do in Tokyo
- Essence Magazine: Why I Left My Heart In Curaçao
- Lonely Planet: Scratching the surface of Ethiopia
- Marriott Bonvoy Traveler: Hong Kong Chef Paul Lau Sets Cantonese Cuisine Apart at Tin Lung Heen
- Yahoo: The 5 Best Places for African-Americans to Travel
- Ebony Magazine: Mom and Me: 4 Destinations to Explore with Your Mother
- Alamo.com: 4 Ways to Make Vacations with Your Significant Other Memorable
Oneika Raymond’s personality shines through every bit of this blog and her authentic experiences and pull-no-punches style make it a valuable resource for not only travelers of color, but for all people looking to understand more about the world around them.
— Society of American Travel Writers
Blogger
Founded in 2008, OneikaTheTraveller.com is an award-winning blog that chronicles Oneika’s travel adventures.
Dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and empowering women of color to see the world, Oneika shares advice, stories, and insights from her jaunts to over 115 countries on 6 continents.
In 2018, the site was named Best Travel Blog by the Society of American Travel Writers.
