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 […]
11/30/21
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 […]
11/08/21
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 […]
10/30/21
“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 […]
9/07/21
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 […]
8/08/21
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 […]
7/30/21
“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 […]
7/26/21
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 […]
7/26/21
“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 […]
