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How to Design an Organic Outdoor Wedding Reception that Blends Seamlessly with Nature As someone who’s been immersed in the world of experience-rich destination weddings for nearly two decades, I find few indoor weddings can compete with the beauty, depth, and design opportunities an outdoor wedding reception allows for. With lush foliage, wide-open skies, and […]

Jamie Holmes’ Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing brings together several different cognitive theories to help understand how different individuals deal with ambiguous information. While some individuals have a high need for context, others are more comfortable when new information doesn’t neatly fit into their current understanding of the world. I found this to be […]

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 […]

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche I am such a big fan of Chimamanda’s books. I have read almost all of her works over the years—but I had yet to read this one (which is her first), so I knew it was time to finally dig into the beloved Purple Hibiscus. If you’ve read summaries of this […]

5 Signs a Mozambique Wedding is Perfect for You and Yours If you’re searching for an idyllic, unexpected location for a sophisticated destination wedding, today’s post is all you. Jewel-toned ocean waters, unspoiled private islands accessible by boat or helicopter, and luxe accommodations your guests will love you for make Mozambique weddings one of my […]

5 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love with Honeymooning at Tongabezi Lodge Fall in Love with Honeymooning at Tongabezi Lodge. As a travel-addict and destination wedding planner who’s constantly on the hunt for the best luxury hideaways, few places on Earth make my heart pitter-patter quite like Zambia’s Tongabezi Lodge. A luxe eco-lodge tucked away on […]

Who doesn’t love Four Seasons hotels and resorts? They are known for their luxury and all-inclusive experiences, and the Bali resort at Sayan follows suit. This place is ridiculously beautiful! It is located in the village of Sayan which is about 5 kilometers west of the larger town of Ubud on the island of Bali […]

How to Ensure Your Destination Wedding Tells a Meaningful Story: 5 Pro Tips As someone who’s been immersed in the world of planning destination weddings for two decades, there’s no question that stunning locations make for incredible affairs—but I find the most memorable destination weddings are those that dive deeper than setting and work to […]

Covent Garden Hotel—A Boutique London Hotel Covent Garden Hotel is one of my favorite boutique hotels under the Firmdale Hotels brand. It’s like a hotel away from home. The guest lounges are amazing and they have what they call the “honesty bar” where you can make yourself a free snack or drink. You know those […]