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Theresa Noni Charles



25+ Years Connecting Travelers With Africa & the Diaspora





Theresa “Noni” Charles has spent more than 25 years creating meaningful connections between travelers, culture and communities across Africa and the African Diaspora. Her journey began with Ghana in 1999 and has grown to include culturally immersive travel experiences, heritage education and destination planning.


As the founder of Nomadic Noni and SankofaSpirit, Theresa brings together decades of experience in cultural programming, group travel and African Diaspora education. Her work has taken travelers beyond traditional sightseeing to experience the history, people, foodways and traditions that give each destination its story.


Today, Nomadic Noni specializes in Ghana, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, Senegal/Gambia and Bahia, Brazil—helping travelers plan journeys rooted in culture, connection and meaningful experiences.



TESTIMONIALS



It was by far the best trip I have taken in many years. It was well organized and curated specifically with our group in mind. Theresa was attentive and personable. I got exactly what I wanted from this trip, which I have want to take for 30 years. This experience far exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Theresa for making this a truly memorable experiences.



Phyllis H.



I had a good experience. It was a small friendly group, the experience was highly educational. I enjoyed Bahia and would jump at the chance to travel with "Nomadic Noni" in the future.



Quentin D.



I so enjoyed our immersion into our Afro Brazilian culture. You planned experiences that allowed our traveling family to ask the questions and see first hand responses to our rich, resilient history. In my travels, this was one of the best. Your bubbly, compassionate personality was a perfect match for us all. You are phenomenal and our tour guide was also personable, knowledgeable and just kind. I feel that we all became extended family. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.



Mora M.



I was fortunate enough to experience my first trip to Brazil with Nomadic Noni! I knew it was gonna be a good trip just by looking at the itinerary beforehand, but it was even more incredible than I could've imagined! We were with a group of students that included my son, so it was important to me that we both were safe but also had a rich authentic experience. Noni was able to connect us with real people in real communities that rarely felt like tourists. Everyone was so warm and talented and informative and welcomed us like family. I'm sure there are lots of different ways to experience Brazil, but if you ever want a true cultural immersion in Salvador, Bahia I would highly recommend you travel with Noni.



Dr. Obari C.



I love the trip to Salvador da Bahia, Brazil that Theresa coordinated because it was an easy way to experience Afro-Brazilian culture without being fluent in Portuguese. My best experiences were the indoor and outdoor markets, cultural museum. viewing the historical sites and enjoying the local cuisine.



Andrea B.



Amazing! Culturally enlightening! Flawless in its design and execution! Theresa went “above and beyond” in creating wonderful experiences for us.



Angela L.



Had a great time. Lodging was in a great neighborhood. Food cooking experience was the highlight of the trip for me. The education from the tour guide on Brazil was awesome..



Janet B.



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