Ever wondered what Kenya feels like beyond the typical safari circuit? Join me as I share how a FAM trip turned into a soul-stirring journey of unexpected connections - from cycling through dramatic landscapes and dancing with Maasai warriors to supporting women-led enterprises and finding family among strangers. This is Kenya as you've never seen it, where authentic experiences and responsible tourism create magic that Instagram can't capture.

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In one year as a business owner, I have learned a lot of important lessons. More lessons than I learned in 7 years of college, grad school and 14 years working in higher education and leadership combined.

Coffee. Chocolate. Music. Art. Dance. Colombia is a hidden gem of a country that’s underrated and off the beaten path.

It has so much to offer, yet travelers usually skip it to visit other more popular destinations.

Not you, though.

Let’s break down what 9 days in Colombia looks like on my group trip.