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Loisaba: The Safari Camp That Knows You Need a Nap First, Then the Wildlife

Let’s get one thing straight: not every safari stop has to be go-go-go from sunrise to sundown. At Loisaba Conservancy, I discovered something I didn’t know I needed from a luxury safari camp: permission to slow all the way down. Sure, Kenya is bursting with wild adventures, but Loisaba invited me to hit pause—and let […]

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Two Heartfelt Days in Nairobi’s Karen District: Elephants, Giraffes & Empowering Women

If you’re ever in Nairobi and only have one day to explore, head straight to the Karen District. Tucked just outside the bustling city center, it’s where conservation, culture, and community collide in the most inspiring way. On our recent visit, we spent a soul-filling day immersed in the kind of experiences that linger with […]

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Lewa Safari Camp: Wildlife, Wonder & the Ultimate African Escape

If you’ve ever dreamt of sipping your morning coffee while elephants casually stroll by—this one’s for you. I just spent two unforgettable nights at Lewa Safari Camp, tucked inside the breathtaking Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya. The landscape here reminded me of wine country with rolling hills, cool mornings, and warm sunny days. Between […]

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Safari: a day in the life!

You’ve seen the jaw-dropping safari photos. You’ve pinned all the safari outfits on Pinterest. But if you’re wondering what a day on safari actually looks like — from sunrise to sundowners (and yes, where on earth you go to the bathroom) — let’s take a little armchair adventure together. Because here’s the thing about safari […]

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Two Magical Days in Amboseli National Park: My Safari Dreams Come to Life

Imagine sipping coffee while elephants roam in the distance and Mount Kilimanjaro rises in the background like a scene from a dream. That’s exactly how I spent two unforgettable days in Amboseli National Park. From heart-pounding game drives to peaceful sundowners in the bush, this trip delivered pure magic—and a much-needed reset. Celebrating my birthday […]

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The Top 5 Things to Do the Week Before Your Trip (So You Can Actually Relax on Vacation)

We’ve booked the flights, reserved the room with the dreamy view, and even picked out matching outfits for your family (or at least mentally, while folding laundry). But now it’s go-time—your vacation is just a week away, and you’re starting to feel like you need a vacation from getting ready for vacation. I got you. […]

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Is a villa/house a good fit for my trip?

Last week my family traveled to Jamaica for our spring break (pictured above a view from the pool!) We have had the absolute BEST time in one of my favorite tropical destinations where we rented a villa to share with two of my favorite families. If you would have asked me any time if my […]

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Family, Fun & Foodies in Western NC

My family just finished up a weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. I have been dying to try out the newly opened Catalooche Ranch for a few reasons. First, the property is part of the Relais & Chateaux hotel collection which focuses on small, family owned properties with food and wine at the center (yes please!) […]

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Thoughts from Laura  – Traveling is About Connection

I was reflecting this week during a killer bootcamp workout (I tend to get introspective during a workout to take my mind off the pain ☺)about the importance of connections and community. As I was suffering through a 45 second station thinking to myself that I’m done and I want to go home, the group […]

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5 Tips for Packing in a Carry-on for a Family of 5 for 10 Days

My family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids) just wrapped up a 10-night trip to France and managed to pack everything in 5 carry-on bags. There is already so much margin for error on a trip with kids, so we really wanted to eliminate the opportunity to have our bags lost by carrying everything […]

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