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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 […]

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 […]

4 Pro Tips for Authentic Engagement Photos I’ll get straight to it: I am in awe of the authenticity of the images I’m sharing today from Chichi and Pablo’s pre-wedding shoot at Stonehouse in Ubud, Bali. As I perused this compelling album (and got all of the feels), it really got me thinking about the […]

“Go to Mozambique! As long as you don’t expect to find flawless infrastructure; just go! Because this is a country where people have not yet grown accustomed to tourists. You still feel a genuineness that no longer exists in countries where tourism has been industrially developed.” – Henning Mankell Country Overview Mozambique Mozambique is located […]

There are island paradises and then there are islands that are so rare, so remarkable that to call them paradise doesn’t do them justice. They invoke awe and majesty, emotion and wonder. Bazaruto Island is one of those islands. It’s one of six islands off of the coast of Mozambique[1]  that make up the Bazaruto […]

Capturing Beautiful Bridal Photos Abroad If you’re anything like me, you could lose yourself in dreamy bridal photo inspiration all day long. But, when it’s your turn to step in front of the camera, capturing images that clearly express the love you’re feeling in your heart—without capturing the nerves you may be feeling inside—isn’t exactly […]

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 […]