Indonesia has been at the top of my bucket list for many years now. It has the perfect combination of religious diversity, beautiful beaches, indigenous communities, artisan handicraft, and over 17,000 islands to explore. It’s been sitting on the backburner for years now because I think I was too overwhelmed when reading the guidebooks and […]

“You can’t discover a new land without first losing sight of the shore.” –adapted from Andre Gide I kicked off 2015 in the enchanted island oasis of the Lamu Archipelago, in the village of Shela, on the Swahili Coast of Kenya. I had rented the top floor of the beautiful and locally owned Shela Bahari […]

Philanthropic travel is fast becoming a new trend in the travel industry, especially among families intent on teaching their children the importance of giving back and instilling in them the education that comes with responsible tourism. As co-founder of The Village Experience, I have the privilege of working with all kinds of groups – from […]

I am her I am a woman of the world I am independent at times And longing for guidance at others I straddle two worlds And sometimes get lost Where exactly do I belong? One village today, another tomorrow I give my attention, and I listen… To Mamas holding their sick children To young girls […]