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Spirited Pursuit

February 20, 2019

MY DETAILED GUIDE TO EXPLORING DAKAR 2.0

by Lee Litumbe in My Travels


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Looking back, it's crazy that I had never actually visited nor did I know anyone personally that was there prior to my arrival.

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TAGS: Senegal, Africa


February 13, 2019

AN OASIS IN THE CITY WITH AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

by Lee Litumbe in My Travels


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After my time at Arabella, my last few days back in Cape Town were spent at the glorious oasis that is 15 on Orange.

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TAGS: Hotels


February 7, 2019

A QUICK GETAWAY TO ARABELLA WITH THE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

by Lee Litumbe in My Travels


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To celebrate my boyfriend and I’s 2 year anniversary, we decided to make it a bit special by taking a road trip out to Arabella Hotel and Spa.

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TAGS: South Africa, Hotels


January 11, 2019

SISTER TRIP TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS WITH THE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

by Lee Litumbe in My Travels


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To be honest, I haven’t traveled that much throughout The Caribbean.

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TAGS: Hotels, The Caribbean


December 6, 2018

CHASING THE ENDLESS SUMMER: EXPLORING NGOR ISLAND

by Lee Litumbe in My Travels


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Just a 10 minute boat ride off the coast of Dakar is the vibrant island of Ngor - a vibrant and cozy place where you can relax, swim, eat fresh seafood and enjoy a great view back to the mainland.

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TAGS: Senegal, Africa


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One minute you’re in the desert, the next you’re on the beach. Always fun when I get to come back and explore around one of my favorite countries.
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Soaking in all the summer vibes before the snow next week 🌺 // #spiritedpursuit
What’s a fruit you never had/heard of until you visited a foreign country? 😋 // #spiritedpursuit
There are some places I’ve visited that feel like a distant dream. That can only really be experienced, no matter how beautifully captured through writing or photography...and Lamu is definitely one of them. Full guide now up on the site - linked in stories x // #spiritedpursuit
A little slice of heaven where the sunsets are golden, the breeze softly grazes the palm fringed beaches, the Swahili villas are whitewashed, and the terraces are covered in bougainvillea. // #spiritedpursuit
“When you do something beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun, every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.” - John Lennon (one of my all time faves!) // #spiritedpursuit
Just another day in paradise 💛// #spiritedpursuit
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If you’ve ever wanted to travel with me and learn more about the work that goes on bts of what I do, I’ll be teaching 2 workshops at retreat with @pangeadreams next month in Indonesia. Hope you’ll check it out x
Self love is the best love. Don’t forget it comes before any other kind🌹PS - thanks to @grassrootstraveller for helping to make my travels through Zanzi so much easier 🙏🏿 // #spiritedpursuit
In lieu of chocolates ❤️ // @spiritedpursuit.presets
Hey @instagram, you ok sis? 😑
I’d like to think they were just as happy to see me 💛 // @spiritedpursuit.presets
On the topic of using people (particularly children and people of rural tribal communities) as props when you travel...🤔
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There’s absolutely nothing wrong with admiring + capturing people with cultures that are different from your own - it all lies in HOW it’s done. I’ve spent the past few years traveling + trying to create content that honors, dignifies, and keeps my subjects at the center of their own narratives. Here’s a personal guide I’ve developed for myself to help me stay ethical:
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1. I don’t photograph people who do not want to be captured and have their permission to shoot 100% of the portraits I take. When shooting open/public spaces, I obviously cannot ask for permission from people so I instead try not to be invasive and keep things general.
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2. I do not photograph children (particularly those who are living in extreme circumstances) without the permission/presence of a parent or guardian. Think about it like this...would you ever feel comfortable with a stranger walking up to your child taking their photo and then walking away? Probably not.
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3. I try not to center myself in any of the portraits I take. Even if I am in the photo, I make every effort to avoid positioning myself as superior or as a savior.
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4. I try to spark conversation with people prior to asking for a photo. Sometimes this isn’t possible, but it’s something I really try to do. It makes people feel like you have a genuine interest in them and also allows them to feel more comfortable with you (a stranger) taking their photo.
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5. I do not take pictures of people who are clearly in compromising circumstances or who are not proud of the conditions of which they are living. I prefer to leave that to ethical documentary photographers who can provide accurate context + narratives.
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6. I prefer to capture the humanity in people. This ensures that I am dignifying my subjects and portraying them in a positive light.
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Just a reminder that it is never ok to marginalize people, present yourself as a savior of people, or steal images from people. There is a huge responsibility that comes with having a camera, smartphone, et al when traveling - please use it wisely. // #spiritedpursuit

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