“Blacktrekking: My Journey Living in Latin America,” is a riveting, coming-of-age story profiling author Stephanie Claytor’s decision to move to a foreign country by herself not once but twice. From love and heartbreak, to violence, culture shock and exploration of racial identity, Stephanie details her time blossoming into an adult while living in the Dominican Republic and Colombia. This moving travel memoir weaves in tips for how to stay safe while living abroad. It also incorporates never heard before interviews from people living in remote black communities in these two nations. Many of her personal adventures will have you laughing and reflecting, while simultaneously inspiring you to walk away with a greater understanding of Dominican and Colombian culture.