Passport bro
Passport bro is a neologism coined to describe Western men who travel abroad[1] for the purpose of dating or marrying women from there.[2] The term became popularized through TikTok,[3] where passport bros create content depicting their lifestyles.[4]
Men deemed passport bros may describe themselves as digital nomads that travel to other countries to enjoy increased purchasing power and have reduced living expenses that make it more affordable to raise a family on a single income.[4] These men may believe that foreign women are more likely to have traditional values,[5] perceive them as rich,[4] and enjoy showing them their local city.[1]
In 2024, Refinery29 published a piece about passport bros in Latin American countries and interviewed women about their experiences, who described passport bros as believing in ethnic stereotypes, objectifying them, and sexually harassing them.[6]
The US Embassy in Colombia warned tourists using dating apps after violent incidents in which men had been drugged with scopolamine and sometimes killed after casual sex.[7]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Osby, Jasmine (6 June 2023). "Passport Bro Describes Why He Only Dates Internationally". Travel Noire. Archived from the original on 2025-06-16.
- ^ Chirol, Anne (6 March 2024). "The 'passport bro,' neocolonialist looking for his 'trad wife'". Le Monde. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Pollock, Sarah (28 June 2023). "What is a passport bro? The unconventional travel dating technique". New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Descalsota, Marielle (22 June 2023). "I'm a passport bro who travels the world to date foreign women. I hope to settle down one day but for now I love exploring the world". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 2024-09-21. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Namum, Nikolas (9 November 2023). "What is a passport bro? Growing number of men are ditching American women to find love overseas". Fox News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-15.
- ^ Noriega, Christina (2 July 2024). "As Tourism Booms in Latin America, Sexual Harassment Against Latinas Has Too". Refinery29. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Duncan-Smith, Nicole (14 March 2024). "Dating Apps Working with Police After Surge of 'Passport Bros' In Colombia Being Drugged, Killed, or Robbed After Hooking Up with Local Women". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 7 January 2025.