If you’re trying to figure out what to wear on safari, the answer is probably less than you think. I packed one pair of pants, changed my tops, used laundry services at every camp, and still felt put together in every photo. Here’s exactly what I wore on safari and the packing list I’d use again.

After several days of tagine in Marrakech, I was ready for something different, and La Trattoria ended up being one of my favorite meals of the entire trip. Here’s what it’s like to eat at this beautiful garden restaurant in Marrakech.

Dar El Bacha ended up being one of the most beautiful and unexpected experiences I had in Marrakech. It’s part museum, part café, and part palace, and even if you don’t drink coffee, it’s worth visiting just to see the building and experience the atmosphere.

I took some of my favorite and best photos in Marrakech just walking. I would leave my riad on the way somewhere or nowhere in particular and just walk. This photo journal is a collection of some of those moments I captured.

This Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech includes a camel ride, visits to Berber villages, an argan oil collective, and a hike to a waterfall in Imlil, all set against some of the most beautiful landscapes in Morocco.

If it’s your first time in Marrakech, these are the places, experiences, and neighborhoods I recommend adding to your itinerary, from the souks and palaces to riads, hammams, and rooftop dinners.

In Morocco, a weaver tied a red thread around my left wrist and a blue one around my right. I wasn’t sure what it meant at the time, but I knew a bit about the Chinese Red String Theory and later learned that the red string appears in cultures all over the world. It symbolizes protection, fate, blessing, and connection. A small moment in a Moroccan market helped me understand a much larger story about the shared human desire to feel guided and protected.

Essaouira is one of the best day trips from Marrakech and a complete change of pace from “The Red City.” This coastal city is washed in a beautiful cobalt blue that makes for stunning pictures. I’m always down for a beach hang, shopping and delicious food, and Essaouira was the perfect place for that. Here’s how to get there, what to see, and how to plan your day.

Wondering what to wear in Morocco as a woman? Here’s what I packed, what I wore, and what helped me feel comfortable and respectful in Morocco, especially as a solo female traveler.

Essaouira was the most beautiful pause and midpoint on my trip to Morocco. After three hectic and intense days in Marrakech, I wanted a day to slow down before continuing with the rest of my trip, and what better place to do that than a surreal coastal town? This photo journal captures Morocco’s Atlantic coast, from the famous blue boats in the port to the charming and picturesque inside of the medina.

Marrakech is vibrant, busy, and unlike anywhere else I’ve traveled. Before you go, it helps to understand how the medina works, why cash is essential, where to stay, and how to move through the city with confidence. Here’s what to know before traveling to Marrakech for the first time.

Is Morocco safe for solo female travelers? The answer is yes with a caveat. I felt safe walking through Marrakech, even at night, but my experience in the souks was a bit of a different story. Here’s what you should know before you go.

I went on safari expecting incredible wildlife sightings. I didn’t expect so many life lessons to surface. You’re, of course, waiting patiently for animals to appear, but the experience is more than just beautiful photographs.

In this article, I share eight life lessons about patience, timing, trust, boundaries, silence, and perspective that I didn’t expect to learn on safari.

I had never been to Kenya before, but when I arrived, it felt strangely familiar. As a Black woman raised in America, I’ve lived inside systems shaped by disconnection. Standing on ancestral land, I realized belonging isn’t always about where you’re born. Sometimes it’s about where you exhale.

Planning a safari in Kenya means preparing for more than just the game drives. It also means navigating travel vaccines. Before my trip, I compared what I was personally advised to get with what the CDC actually recommends for Kenya. Some vaccines are worth getting no matter what, others depend entirely on your itinerary, and a few can be skipped for most travelers. This guide breaks it all down so you can be proactive about getting the vaccines you need without paying for the shots you don’t need.

Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge was the briefest stop on my Kenya itinerary, but it delivered the most unforgettable view. Perched along the steep edge of the Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers private, house-style rooms with balconies that open to sweeping panoramas of Lake Elementaita. With a spa, pool, rose garden, and staff who shuttle you up and down the hillside, this stay blends comfort with breathtaking scenery. Here’s what it’s really like to spend a night on the Rift Valley’s edge.

Kilima Safari Camp was the first stop on my Kenya safari and, surprisingly, the most luxurious-feeling stay of the trip. Located just outside Amboseli National Park, this tented camp blends natural immersion with comfort, from spacious rooms and excellent dining to wildlife roaming freely around the property. Here’s my honest review of what it’s really like to stay at Kilima Safari Camp, including the rooms, food, amenities, and game drive access.

A hot air balloon safari over Kenya’s plains was an unexpected highlight of my 10-day trip. From an early morning launch and a smooth, low-flying ride over lions, elephants, and giraffes to a champagne breakfast set up in the middle of the savannah, this experience blends adventure and luxury in the most memorable way. Here’s everything you need to know before booking Kenya’s iconic hot air balloon safari.

Packing for a Kenya safari is all about choosing the things that make game drives, long commutes between locations, and early mornings easier. I’ve rounded up ten items that were surprising essential that you’ll be grateful you packed.

For years, I followed the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust online, captivated by the stories of rescued elephants and the keepers who raise them. I never expected Kenya or SWT to land on my 2025 travel calendar, but this sanctuary became one of the most grounding and beautiful surprises of my trip. In this guide, I share what it’s really like to visit, how the Trust supports Kenya’s conservation efforts, and everything you need to plan your own experience.