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“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 […]

“Padi makin berisi makin merunduk.” “The more substance a rice grain has, the more it bends.”-Indonesian saying Country Guide Indonesia has a wealth of proverbs, sayings and idioms that provide so much wisdom and teaching. Normally, I start my country guides with a quote about the people, beauty, or geography of an area, but to […]

Click over to read the blog post on Bridal Musings. With Love From Zambia Part 2: Rustic African Boma Wedding Inspiration Until next time…Happy Planning! Contact Exalt Africa for more information

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 […]

Finding Time to Reconnect and Remain Present During Your Destination Wedding Week One of the things that’s most important to me as a luxury destination wedding planner is ensuring my couples always have time to enjoy one another during the whirlwind that is their wedding week. With travel logistics to manage, jet-lag setting in, and […]

The Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is a part of the Hyatt luxury resort franchise. This hotel embodies the indigenous ambiance of Costa Rica and the pampering treatment we all love. I’ve stayed here a couple of times and each time, I’m not ready to leave! My first stay here was with Karen […]

Staying Connected to your Partner During the Wedding Planning Process: 3 Tips for Staying Sane & On the Same Page Staying connected to you partner during the planning—As a luxury wedding planner, I’m not only focused on producing an impeccable event throughout the planning process—but I’m also focused on ensuring my couples actually enjoy their […]

“Spain is always a good idea.” -Unknown Country Overview and Fun Facts Oh Spain!! The quote I shared up above sums up how I feel about it: Spain IS always a good idea. I have been to Spain four times and each time I am blown away. It’s one of my favourite places to visit […]