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10 Best Cities for Cultural Travelers in Sub-Saharan Africa
This is the ultimate list of the best cities for cultural travelers in sub-saharan Africa, perfect for embracing slow travel across the Mother continent. Each city also highlights key sites, museums, and must-visit spots for an immersive 2-day trip.
Emi La
Feb 125 min read


The Fabric of Adventure: Picking the Best Travel Clothing Materials
"Oh no!" we screamed. Jolie's silk dress got caught in her suitcase zipper. Tragedy! Packing disasters like this happen when we don't choose the best travel clothing materials.
The secret is to focus on wrinkle-resistant fabrics that fold small, dry fast, and stay fresh. Think merino wool, TENCEL (Lyocell), and high-quality polyester as travel-friendly fabrics.
These packing tips will help you travel lighter, smarter, and with zero wardrobe heartbreak.
Emi La
Feb 94 min read


What I Miss about Being in Love
I miss being in love. Or rather, being in tune to the frequency of love. The quiet hum that settles into your body before your mind interferes.
When I think about the last time I was in love, I don't remember his face as clearly as I remember how alive I felt. Nothing about me physically changed. I was simply open.
I fell in love by accident in Miami, where warm nights linger and time softens.
He wasn't the destination. He was the key. And through him, I slipped into my lo
Emi La
Feb 85 min read


Countdown to Becoming - New Year's Eve in Sydney
A New Year’s Eve in Sydney becomes a quiet meditation on travel, healing, loneliness, and the woman I’m becoming, told beneath fireworks and the Opera House.
Emi La
Jan 204 min read


A Garden on the Screen. A Fire in the Room.
A staycation felt harmless enough. No airports, no chaos. Just a hotel room engineered for peace. For the first few hours, it worked. Gave me enough time to put my guards down. But for the next twenty-six minutes of watching my favorite YouTube channel, the Perennial Garden with Allen and Lars, my world was set ablaze. My demons came with receipts to curse me.
Emi La
Jan 175 min read


Hard-to-kill plants for travelers
Always on the move but still want your home to feel alive? Whether you’re a globe-trotting digital nomad or a frequent flyer with a soft spot for green spaces, I recommend these three hardy, hard to kill plants for travelers. Basically, travel-friendly, low-maintenance indoor plants that won’t hold a grudge when you don't water them. And yes, they’ll still be alive when you get back from Bali.
Emi La
Oct 12, 20253 min read


When Beauty Meets Legacy: A Fashion Lover’s Treasure Find
I met Ronea at the One of a Kind Spring Show in Chicago. It was a vibrant, joyful collision of artists, food, music, and even nuns selling cookies. Held at the iconic Merchandise Mart, the show draws creators from across the U.S. and Canada. It’s part sensory overload and part creative heaven. For my sister and me, it’s become our annual accessories treasure hunt. Every year, we walk in saying we’ll “just browse.” Yet, every year, we leave broke and thrilled, with bags full
Emi La
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Weekend trip packing tips
Time for a Trip: Because “Crime of Passion” Won’t Hold Up in Court I’m this close to losing faith in humanity! While I have three long...
Emi La
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Boho Layered Necklace Look
From Nairobi to Jo’burg: Jewelry That Tells Your Story.
Emi La
Sep 24, 20251 min read


A Quick Escape in Mexico City under Canopied Walkways
Living the soft life filled with warm days, beautiful people, and effortless luxury in Mexico City is our new obsession. When it comes to...
Emi La
Sep 24, 20252 min read


No Photos, Just Feelings: A Tale of Self-Discovery Abroad in Zurich
Zurich was supposed to be a quick getaway, but instead, it became a mirror. Between its cobblestone streets, crisp air, and kind strangers, I faced emotions I hadn’t packed for. Somehow, the city knew I needed softness. This isn’t your typical “best things to do in Zurich” list. It’s a story of heartbreak and quiet healing. Because sometimes, even the most luxurious destinations hold space for the most human parts of us.
Emi La
Sep 22, 20253 min read


The Joy in the Journey: Sisterhood, Travel, and Florence’s Magic
What started as a quick birthday trip turned into a vibrant celebration of sisterhood, style, and soul. From floral dresses that turned heads in fine Italian restaurants to sunsets that left us speechless, Florence gave us more than beautiful views. It gave us stories and the joy of being fully seen. This is what happens when a sisterhood of bold black women take on Italy. We don’t just visit, we leave a little sparkle behind.
Emi La
Sep 21, 20255 min read


How Christof Won My Heart & Igor Missed His Shot: Barcelona vs. Madrid Through a Black Woman’s Eyes
Spain gave me two very different love stories. Barcelona, full of charm and flavor, had me smitten from the start. Madrid? Let’s just say... he missed his shot. From Gaudí’s colorful creations to the warmth of Barcelonans, this journey through Spain is part travel diary, part style statement, and all heart. Come see how a Black woman’s glow shines differently in every city she steps into.
Emi La
Sep 21, 20256 min read


Glowing While Traveling: My Caribbean Radiance in Rome, Italy
This post isn’t about checking off destinations. It’s about claiming space, owning my glow, and letting the world mirror it back.
Emi La
Sep 20, 20255 min read


From Survival Mode to Thriving
I was once the voiceless girl who was praised for silence, taught to survive, not to feel. But in that silence, I was storing power.
Emi La
Sep 20, 20254 min read
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