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What Ethiopia Taught Me About My 4C Hair
For quite some time, I genuinely believed my hair was damaged. Not “dry” or “needs moisture” damaged—ruined damaged. The kind of damaged you assume can only be fixed by starting over. I went to numerous hairdressers over the years, and every visit started to sound the same: you need to cut it. And if you’re…
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Falling in Love with Mexico City: Art, Architecture & Everyday Magic
Mexico City is a living postcard. You arrive thinking you’re there for exotic tacos, a rooftop moment, maybe a museum (or two)… and suddenly you’re in the middle of a cultural renaissance, surrounded by vibrant colors, unforgettable flavors, and a kind of confidence Mexico City’s residents wear effortlessly. This two-day trip reminded me why I…
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Casablanca Is Not What You Think — And That’s the Beauty
Before I wrap up my Casablanca, Morocco series, I just want to remind you to venture out of the usual tourist attractions that Morocco has to offer. Never settle on an idea, whether or not if you should cover an area based off of someone else’s opinion of that area. Exploration isn’t about labeling an…
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Eating My Way Through Casablanca: A Love Letter to Moroccan Food
Casablanca fed me like it wanted me to stay forever. If you think Moroccan food is just tagine, you’re not ready. Casablanca tasted like: Warm bread fresh from the bakery Flaky msemen with honey that melts on your tongue like morning prayerSeafood grilled so simple and so fresh you forget all of you worriesMint tea…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Morocco as a Woman
Morocco draws in travelers from all over the world — more than 11 million each year, to be exact. With its vibrant colors, rich history, bustling souks, and mouth-watering cuisine, it’s easy to see why so many people dream of wandering its maze-like streets. If you’re a woman planning a trip to North Africa —…
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If You Could Go Anywhere in the World, Where Would It Be?
I recently had surgery to remove my fibroids, and these past weeks have felt like a cocoon phase. Healing. Resting. Rebuilding. Creating the world I want to live in — right here from my laptop. Recovery has given me the space to dream again. To plan. I now have time to imagine the life waiting…
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Wellness on a Budget: How to Create a Retreat at Home
A psychic once told me I needed to learn how to ground myself. Truthfully? It scared the heebie-jeebies out of me. But she was right. I’ve spent years waking up in different cities, dragging my overpacked luggage through airports, surviving off airport snacks and bare minimum rest in hotel rooms I barely remember the next…
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My 6 Top Wellness Retreats Around the World 🌿✈️
✈️ Where Wellness Meets Wanderlust Lately, I’ve been asking myself : what does relaxation mean to me — not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. Growing up in a Caribbean household, I don’t think I ever saw my mother relax. That woman stayed on the go. Rest was something we did after a long…
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Chill and travel— At the Same Time ✈️
Hun Why Are You Over Planning Your Vaca? I hear you — you want to see everything. I had a friend once tell me she only travels once a year because she needs two full weeks to “see it all.” Girl… what? That’s wild to me. Nah, in a world that glorifies being busy, I…
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My Visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya
I’m in Nairobi. They call Nairobi “The Green City in the Sun”—and honestly, it lives up to its name. I fell in love with Nairobi as soon as I left the airport. What added to the long list of things I liked was that I could take a safari to see the Big Five at…