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Join us and find out more on How to Make Your African Elopement Memorable. Nothing speaks to my soul quite like an African elopement. With incredibly romantic experiences and breathtaking landscapes at your fingertips, I simply love the deep intimacy and opportunity for connection eloping on this rich continent offers. But how, exactly, do you […]

Engagement Photo Ideas: 5 Unexpected Indoor Places to Take Couples’ Photos On sandy beaches. In lush forests. Alongside serene lakes. When it comes to engagement photos,  a few outdoor settings tend to take the cake…over and over again. But I’m all for thinking outside of the box and choosing an engagement shoot setting that’s true […]

Africa is for Lovers: An African Honeymoon for the Ages. Of all the types of trips I have the opportunity to plan for clients, African honeymoons tend to be at the top of my favourites list. It’s so exciting—and rewarding—to get to show a sceptical outside world that Africa can absolutely rival—and even surpass—beloved locales […]

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 […]

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 […]

A River Resort Near Victoria Falls On the banks of the Zambezi river sits one of the most magical, 5-star resorts. The Royal Livingstone Resort is located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park with direct access to Victoria Falls (and the infamous Devil’s Pool). I call it my “home away from home.” I’ve stayed here many […]

How The #1 Safari Lodge in Zambia Runs an Award-Winning Trust School for Locals – Tongabezi School Tongabezi Lodge sits on the banks of the Zambezi River, upstream of Victora Falls in Zambia. Voted the number one safari lodge in Zambia and a top 100 hotel in the world, one would think it’s the breathtaking […]

The Ultimate Luxury Vacation Package: What I Planned for Karen Tran’s Birthday Celebration at The Royal Livingstone Resort in Zambia, Africa Luxury Vacation Zambia Africa | On the banks of the Zambezi river in Zambia—a short boat ride away from one of the world’s seven natural wonders—is a rare luxury resort unlike any other. The […]