Visit The Cultural Center of Morocco The city of Marrakech has been on my vision board to visit since 2016. The City is a cultural hub of ancient and modern Arabic influences. You can get a mix of traditional life in the “old city” or venture out to the Atlas Mountains for a look at rural village living of the Berber people. So I know, upon planning my trip to Europe I wanted to incorporate visiting Morocco into the equation.  When flying into Africa, my trick is to fly into Europe where you can catch a low cost carrier (ie: Ryan Air or EasyJet) or just a cheaper option into the contin ..read more

It’s no secret that some of the best asian food can be found in London. While visiting London during a solo trip in September, I was on the hunt for a good restaurant to have dinner by myself. Thanks to our good friend Google, I was able to find a few suggestions, and ended up selecting a restaurant called Kiln.   Located in the Soho neighborhood of Central London, Kiln is a Northern Thai barbeque restaurant known for their spicy, flavorful British take on Thai street food. The small dishes make for a great bargain for eating solo or with a small group. The restaurant is narrowly sp ..read more

Looking for some good happy hours in London Town? Check out my suggestions of places to grab great drinks at even greater prices, from places in Shoreditch to Brixton. London Cocktail Club There are a multitude of cocktail bars throughout London, yet London Cocktail Club has one of the best happy hours in the city. The first location was opened in Covet Garden to rave reviews, eventually leading to the opening of multiple locations in Shoreditch, Bristol and Bethenal Green. If in East London, check out the Shoreditch location for happy hour from 5pm-8pm, Tuesday- Saturday and 2 for $12 cocktai ..read more

I often times have people tell me they don’t have enough money to travel or they can’t take off due to work. My thoughts are you always have enough money and time to travel, its about the importance you place on travel and what you are willing to sacrifice or change to make it happen. Start off with evaluating these three factors to help you get your mind right to allow more travel in your life.      #1 Evaluate the importance you place on objects/material wealth If you are complaining about not having enough money you need to reevaluate your spending habits. You don’t ..read more

Hidden behind the brick walls of an old school, you can find the simplistic and fresh servings of Rochelle Canteen. The now converted restaurant from a former bike shed accommodates indoor and outdoor seating. Open to the public for lunch all week, Rochelle Canteen stands out from the rest with a select schedule for dinner between Thursday and Saturday. You can find daily modifications to the menu that include seasonal farm to table dishes with exclusive ingredients which include; Quail, Snails, Minstar Nera, Hispi, and Hake. The afternoon I visited for lunch I had the roasted chicken pot pie ..read more

Lamu, a small island located of the cost of Kenya.  It is a well preserved authentic look at one of the oldest Swahili settlements in East Africa. The town is a melting pot of Swahili, Arabic, Persian, Indian, and European influences found in everything from food to architecture.   Only accessible via boat from the airport located on Manda Island, you pull into the town at the very ports travelers have been entering for over 100 years. As you walk around the Old Town neighborhood, you get an up close experience of how all these cultures coincide. The narrow, winding stone ..read more

Situated off the small Lamu Archipelago island of Manda, The Majlis Luxury Resort is a picturesque accommodation meant to provide you rest and relaxation away from the bustle of the busy city. Only accessible by boat, the privately owned resort is tranquil and designed paying homage to the Swahili, Arabic and Indian influences for which Lamu is known.  There are 25 rooms across 3 large guest houses on the property with two pools. Before dinner you can grab white tea and cookies at the pool and terrace bar to hold you over. After tea, head over to the open air restaurant for a curated men ..read more

So, your interested in going to Kenya or you already booked your flight. There are a few important things to know before you go.  1. Many places will accept US Currency The Kenyan Shilling is strong usually equivalent or close to US exchange rates. Many shops or business in larger cities will accept American cash. If you venture outside the city or visit small mom and pop shops its considerate of you to pay using Kenyan currency.  2. There are 44 Recognized Tribes within Kenya As of 2017, the Kenya government officially recognized Kenyan nationals of Asian decent growing the Tribal ..read more

Every natural knows the struggle of keeping your curls consistent even in the familiarity of your home environment. Add in long flights, changes in climates and water in different countries and trying to figure out what to do with your hair pre departure is like a scene out of A Beautiful Mind. In the past 5 months I have gone from New York in February (burrrrrrrrr), to Lisbon, to Cape Verde, to Kenya plus hours of time on a plane and sitting in airports for layovers and cancelled flights. The stress on my tresses was real, yet there are some tried and true ways I try to be kind to my hair whi ..read more

A sanctuary for the Rothschild Giraffe, a species of Giraffe found only in the grasslands of East Africa, the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, Kenya was the first stop on the trip. Favorably situated within the city of Nairobi, it is only a short drive from the city center about 40min (pending traffic).     It shares the property with the world renown Giraffe Manor, a luxury Boutique hotel where you can brunch with the Giraffes at your table or feed them from the comfort of your bedroom window. One nights stay can start of at $565 (per person). For the explorer on a budget, you can v ..read more