I mean, how often do you get to visit paradise in absolute luxury?!

When I found out I would be working with THE prestigious Ritz-Carlton on a California adventure, I knew I had to bring Nils along with me.

To get the best of the experience, you’ll need at least 3 days.

Since basing myself in Senegal and sharing my experiences online, I've consistently received emails and messages from people asking for tips and information about HOW to actually plan a trip in Africa.

To help you sift through the trash (don’t be fooled, there are a bunch of crappy apartments listed on Airbnb for Dakar), here are 5 beautiful places in various parts of the city for you to consider on your trip to Dakar.

As someone who is now a local, I get asked all the time …”Where are the best places to stay in Dakar??”.

My life is an ongoing love letter to Africa, so in no particular order, here are some of my most memorable experiences from some of the countries I’ve visited so far.

Picture perfect beaches? Check. Adventurous activities to keep your days fully occupied? Check. Delicious food to inspire your palette? Check! 

What makes a credit card great? How can I benefit from using one? Why not just use a debit card or cash?

If like me you're a foodie, culture lover, and adventurer - but still enjoy beautiful beaches you can relax on…Zanzibar is definitely for you.

Marrakech was unlike any other city you can imagine. The extremes and chaos can  leave you feeling a bit dizzy, but the beauty - it captures you.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Mauritius had always been one of those distant African countries with an exotic sounding name that always made me dream.

Soooo, something pretty cool happened a few months back.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go on safari and see the most beautiful wild animals out in their natural element?

Driven by my desire to document and dignify the places and cultures I seek to expose myself to, while working to establish a creative and entrepreneurial path for myself, I have spent a large part of my time documenting people in Africa - particularly women - in ways I hope will empower them.

Miami had previously been riddled with sweet and sour undergrad memories for me: getting a flat tire and being stuck in the middle of Hinesville, GA while road tripping to the city, day-parties on the beach that turned into raging Spring Break nights, and of course sharing a hotel room (with one queen sized bed) with 6 of my closest friends.

Have you every stayed in at a hotel that felt too good to be true? Where life seemed to stand still and everything felt like a page out of a storybook? 

With its azure waters, palm fringed beaches, and miles of white sandbanks, Mozambique is one of the most stunning places I have ever visited.

Would you dare swim in natural pool overlooking the edge of one of the world's most powerful waterfalls? I have and lived to tell the story.

If you're in Johannesburg for a limited amount of time, but still want to have a great safari style experience, look no further than a day at The Lion & Safari Park.