OUR VALUES

We are an inclusive platform that values diversity, curiosity and integrity. We talk from experience, without sugar-coating or filtration. Growth, learning from our mistakes, and gaining new perspectives are what keeps us alive and thriving. There are so many ways to explore the world, why stick to just one?

EMPOWER. ELEVATE. CELEBRATE.

Three words we live by. We seek to empower communities, elevate voices and stories, and celebrate diversity through the work that we do. This is our mantra, our mission, our affirmation – that keeps us moving forward.

WHO ARE YOU?

There’s a storyteller in everyone. At RAW TRVL, you’ll find all kinds of people from different walks of life that truly feel that travel and creating feed the soul. We like to see the world through new eyes; we enjoy exploring parts less known. Sounds like you? Then you’re in the right place.

WHO WE ARE

WE ARE A NETWORK OF STORYTELLERS AND CREATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHARING
AND CONNECTING THROUGH EXPERIENCE. WE ARE FIRST TIMERS AND TRAVEL GURUS,
ADVENTURE SEEKERS AND EXPLORERS, SHARING OUR RAW STORIES.
AND WE INVITE YOU TO DO THE SAME – WE TRULY BELIEVE THAT STORIES MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND.
ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
This is a two-part article. The first part focuses on providing a framework to the systemic racism that has oppressed minority communities in many parts...
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CELEBRATE YOUR #YEAROFRETURN AT COCO LOUNGE
CELEBRATE YOUR #YEAROFRETURN AT COCO LOUNGE
Boozy brunch or stylish dinner? We love a one-stop shop for healthy and delicious food, drinks and desserts. Look no further than Coco Lounge. With...
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BEST OF ACCRA: PARTY AT FRONT/BACK IN OSU
BEST OF ACCRA: PARTY AT FRONT/BACK IN OSU
Enter through The Container in the front, stay for the music and cocktails in the back. This gem is giving the arts and culture scene...
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YEAR OF RETURN: BEST OF ACCRA – ROOFTOPS
YEAR OF RETURN: BEST OF ACCRA – ROOFTOPS
Dope views, dope tunes and dope food, need I say more? If you’re looking for a good time in Accra, look no further - we...
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YEAR OF RETURN: WHAT MAKES ADA, GHANA A PARADISE?
YEAR OF RETURN: WHAT MAKES ADA, GHANA A PARADISE?
This post is sponsored by Aqua Safari Resort. All views and opinions are of our own. We like to appreciate and share dopeness.  Since my arrival...
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ON THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND THE FORMATION OF A TOGOLESE IDENTITY
ON THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND THE FORMATION OF A TOGOLESE IDENTITY
Throughout my travels, I have met a lot of phenomenal women. When I first started RAW TRVL, I had a series where I would feature...
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UNTOLD

 

MÉMOIRES. CONFESSIONS. I’LL TELL YOU MINE, IF YOU TELL ME YOURS.

 

ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
This is a two-part article. The first part focuses on providing a framework to the systemic racism that has oppressed...
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AN INTRODUCTION TO REPRESENTATION AND WHY I AM HERE
AN INTRODUCTION TO REPRESENTATION AND WHY I AM HERE
Being raised in a predominantly white society in North America, I was surrounded by people that didn’t look like me....
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BOSHIA RAE-JEAN: UPLOADING THE REVOLUTION
BOSHIA RAE-JEAN: UPLOADING THE REVOLUTION
The revolution will not be televised. This iconic song and poem by Gil Scott-Heron has resonated so deeply in the...
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THE ART OF LETTING GO: I CATCH FLIGHTS NOT FEELINGS
THE ART OF LETTING GO: I CATCH FLIGHTS NOT FEELINGS
HOW LIVING A LIFE WITHOUT ATTACHMENT TAUGHT ME HOW TO FEEL AGAIN ALL PHOTOS CREDITED TO ALEX BAIER PHOTOGRAPHY |...
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ALEXXA WALKER: WHAT I’VE LEARNT FROM TRAVELING
ALEXXA WALKER: WHAT I’VE LEARNT FROM TRAVELING
"DON'T LET THE IMAGES IN THE MEDIA, OR LACK OF, FOOL YOU. DON'T BE AFRAID TO BE BLACK, DON'T BE...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER AYAHUASCA PT II: BLINDED
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER AYAHUASCA PT II: BLINDED
  THE SECOND PART OF OUR 'CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER AYAHUASCA' SERIES. YOU CAN FIND THE FIRST PART HERE. BY LARA  ...
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WOMXN

PHENOMXNAL WOMXN. CELEBRATING WOMXN AROUND THE WORLD.

 

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

SO OFTEN OUR STORIES GO UNTOLD. WE TRAVEL AND EXPERIENCE SO MUCH, THEN RETURN AND SHARE SO LITTLE. IF WE’RE LUCKY, OUR TALES WILL BE SHARED BUT WATERED-DOWN, HIGHLIGHTED BUT SATURATED.

WELL HERE’S A PLACE WHERE OUR STORIES GET TO ROAM FREELY – WITHOUT FILTRATION, WITHOUT CENSORSHIP, WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. WE COVER THE PRETTY, THE UGLY, THE HIGHS, THE LOWS – IN ITS PURE, IN ITS RAW FORM.

THE UNUSUAL. THE ALTERNATIVE. THAT’S WHAT MAKES OUR TOES CURL. ADD YOUR VICES, MISTAKES, YOUR LESSONS. THEN WE’VE GOT A PARTY. THAT’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR, AND THAT’S WHAT WE’LL SHARE WITH YOU.

 

CONTACT

SHARE YOUR STORY

HAVE A STORY TO TELL? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT. AT RAW TRVL, WE SHARE EXPERIENCES IN AN OPEN, NON-JUDGEMENTAL SPACE. WE LIKE ALL SIDES OF THE STORY – NOT JUST THE RAINBOWS AND BUTTERFLIES. WE ALSO WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THE REAL SHIT THAT HAPPENED BEFORE GETTING TO THAT RAINBOW.

LET’S COLLABORATE

CALLING ALL CREATIVES. LIKE THEY SAY IN KILIFI, WE BELIEVE THAT THE CIRCLE CAN ALWAYS BE MORE ROUND. WE ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING TO SHARE NEW STORIES, TIPS AND TRIPS TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE ACCESSIBLE PLACE.

FOR MORE INFO, CHECK OUR CONTACT PAGE HERE OR DROP US AN EMAIL AT XX@RAWTRVL.COM. LET’S GET IN TOUCH.