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Stunning, sparsely populated, and full of the kind of diverse landscapes and striking wildlife that will stop you in your tracks—Namibia is the perfect locale to visit for anyone wanting a true taste of the magic Africa has to offer without encountering tons of tourists along the way. Today, I’m serving up an at-a-glance overview […]

Getting Real About Self Care: 5 Tips to Follow (or not) Ah, the joy and promise of a new year. So many of us mark the start of a new calendar year by, to put it bluntly, beating ourselves down under the guise of self improvement. We must lose weight (in only certain places while […]

Thrillseekers will absolutely adore this unique styled shoot captured on the outskirts of Zambia! With a mix of bold styling and modern minimalism, this luxurious venue is sure to entice if you’re adventurous. The venue was styled in a variety of palettes to show versatility: airy neutral, cool bold, and warm romance! Can you say […]

Celebrating African wedding traditions, this styled shoot puts the Zambian bride centre stage Wedding planner Joana Tosetto of Love From Mwai shares the details of this bridal shoot bursting with vibrant colour and creativity.  What was the inspiration behind the shoot? The Zambian plains with its dotted treelines, mix of short and tall wild grasses and […]

Alice Usanase-Lalui and Armin Lalui said “I do” not once but twice. The couple first wed surrounded by 350 guests in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 8, 2020, and did it again six days later, on February 14, 2020, with 160 guests in Livingstone, Zambia. “Because of our love for the outdoors, we both wanted to […]

There was a time a few years ago that I wouldn’t have been able to write this. I hid my mental health / Mental Wellbeing for so long, not willing to admit it to myself and certainly not able to admit it to others. No way would I have written about it. I have become […]

Luxury Rainforest Resort Nyungwe House is a MAJOR bucket-list place to stay. I visited this resort to meet my friend for lunch while en route to Kenya. She was staying here and I vividly remember how I felt when I saw how absolutely beautiful this place was. It’s the kind of place that stirs the […]

“Having a good discussion is like having riches.” -Kenyan Proverb Country Overview and Fun Facts Kenya travel Guide | I have been to Kenya four times and I love it there. The city of Nairobi, Kenya (which I discuss below) is so vibrant. I absolutely love the culture, the Masai, and the many handmade artisan […]

Tongabezi Lodge is nestled along the Zambezi river in the most tucked-away and charming of ways. It’s filled with African embellishments and an ambiance that penetrates to your very soul. Throughout the lodge and in the houses, you’ll find design elements from Morocco, Mali, Zambia and South Africa It is truly one of the most […]

Livingstone, Zambia Steals the Spotlight at The Karen Tran Floral Masterclass and Ambassadors for the Arts Gala Dinner Many people know that while my wedding and design boutique is based in London, I was born in Zambia. What they often don’t know, however, is just how passionate I am not only about my country, culture […]