Kita the Explorer

12/09/2024

WEEKEND THINGS….

Besides minding my business 🤣, I was out minding some trees 🌲 business in O4W Atlanta this past Saturday.

Typically, I try to go out to a volunteer project with once a month to continue helping our City in a Forest which provides cooler temps when it’s blazing hot in the summer time. Also, it tends to be a nice workout and you get to meet new people.

What types of volunteer work do you do? Comment below ⬇️!

By the way, we named this tree Stubborn because it was hard to get out of its pot and the ground was frozen. 🥶

12/07/2024

Watch now or later to join in on French Friday and learning a little about my trip to Barbados! Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/PegibqP3UyI

Bonjour Explorateurs! I'm going live today to practice my French and share with you some details about my trip to Barbados, the Mariah Carey concert and more...

12/06/2024

REMINDER! This evening at 8PM EST I will be going LIVE at https://youtube.com/live/PegibqP3UyI to talk about my recent trip to Barbados 🇧🇧! Join in to hear the recap in French! And yes I translate to English as well! See you later! 😘

12/05/2024

LAST WEEK I slipped away to Barbados 🇧🇧!

Yes, I’m already back. Nope, I don’t post on time because that’s my business and my safety.

BUTTTTTT I will be going live tomorrow on YT at https://youtube.com/live/PegibqP3UyI to discuss my trip during my monthly French Friday! Be sure to tune in to learn more about my trip!

📸 of me with the sunset behind the Hilton Barbados Resort

12/04/2024

AND A TIME WAS HAD AT THE PROHIBITION THEMED Holiday Soirée with ! Let’s SLIDE through these photos…

1️⃣ Just me after pouring up some rosé.

2️⃣ Dancing 💃🏽 on the floor. Apparently only me and one other person knew the Tamia line dance 🤦🏽‍♀️.

3️⃣ and I! Thank you 😊 for coming!

4️⃣ Sparkling wine on deck.

5️⃣ Pouring up the rosé 🍷.

6️⃣ Selfie 🤳🏽 with (taking photos with these gloves on was a struggle 😂).

7️⃣ The last time I wore these shoes 👠 was probably 8 years ago and only one time. Glad I could still wear them and my feet didn’t hurt!

8️⃣ Selfie with and

9️⃣ Chatting it up and drinking wine 🍷 with .

🔟 wordsmithspen captured taking my photo with the wine 🍷

Which is your favorite 🤩 slide? Comment below ⬇️!

12/04/2024

LET’S TALK ABOUT HAMMAM SPAS in Morocco 🇲🇦!

This was the FIRST time I’ve ever been to a hammam and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I can say that isn’t for everyone! Here are some things to know:

✨ Hammam rituals are baths that provide different body scrubs and overall body cleansing.

✨ Yes, you will be down to just your under garments. Ladies, you can keep on your bra. But usually that is off as well. You can go in your own bikini bottoms or the spa will provide you a bottom.

✨ A specialist will be bathing you. Just like a massage, the specialist will be up close and personal.

✨ I declined hair shampooing but that is something that is offered as well.

✨ Genders aren’t mixed in the rooms for privacy. But there may be other ladies in the room with you without clothes. If you aren’t comfortable in your skin, this may not be for you.

For me, I truly enjoyed the hammam. It was such a relaxing experience and I was amazed at how much dead skin came off during the process. I would definitely do this again!

Would you visit a hammam?

12/03/2024

I’m taking a moment out of my day to wish .onpurpose a glorious birthday!!! You have always stayed true to yourself and I don’t know why when we sit near each other we laugh at everything 🤣. Enjoy your day and thanks for having me to help celebrate 🎊 your day yesterday at !

Everyone tell Jade Happy Birthday!

11/30/2024

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11/30/2024

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11/30/2024

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11/29/2024

FRENCH FRIDAY IS BACK LIVE ON YOUTUBE NEXT FRIDAY, December 6 at 8PM EST!

In this live, I will talk about my recent trip to Barbados 🇧🇧! Yes, I went to Barbados this past week! Plus, I will talk a little bit about the Mariah Carey concert!

Leave any questions you have for me to answer live next below ⬇️!

And get reminded about my LIVE here: https://youtube.com/live/PegibqP3UyI!

11/28/2024

IT’S TIMMMEEEEE!!

The holiday season is here and I’m sharing my top 5 holiday gifts to give the traveler in your life! Most are great stocking stuffers and can get most from Amazon! You can check out the Gift 🎁 Guide here: https://youtu.be/EBIsELMvwdg!

What would you add to the list? Comment below ⬇️!

11/27/2024

owes me NOTHING!

Growing up in the 90s Mariah was that girl for me and she proved this weekend she still is that girl!!!

But I had NEVER saw her in concert. (My parents didn’t really believe in spending money on concerts back in the day.)

But my 90s life was fulfilled over the weekend at Mariah’s Christmas 🎄 concert! The Queen of Christmas sang while she had dancers, a band and a choir back her up. All key components as she is just a singer not an overall performer. Which is perfectly fine because the woman can sang!

Her kids had their own performance which was great! It was so cute and adorable.

But I definitely was extremely pleased when she sung some of her hit songs. And when she performed Hero, I cried. That song is just so beautiful.

Thank you Mariah! SWIPE to the end to see some of her performance from All I Want for Christmas which was her finale. Along the way, you will hear Joy to the World, her entrance to the show, from her kids, her choir, My All, Emotions x2, Hero and Always Be My Baby!

11/26/2024

🚨 YOU’VE BEEN WARNED ‼️

Upon my departure with Air France code share with Delta Air Lines, I ran into a few problems upon check in for my flight from ATL to RAK. Here is a summary of what happened:

✨ I couldn’t check in 24 hours in advance but I didn’t think anything of it because that happens from time to time flying internationally. Luckily it did prompted me to get to the airport earlier.

✨ Once I arrived at the check in counter, I was asked to show my credit card I used to book the trip. Thankfully I had it as I almost left it at home as it is American Express. But I didn’t receive an email saying I would need it and I’m curious to what happens with those whose company books the flight or your credit card expired.

✨ After passing that step, the rep couldn’t check me in. After plenty of research 🧐, they found out I was booked on TWO return flights from CDG to the US (one to Detroit and the other to Atlanta 🤦🏽‍♀️).

✨ At some point after booking, a flight schedule changed. I reached out to a Delta rep to put me on a different flight as I would’ve missed a connection in Paris. The rep fixed that issue but didn’t fully remove me from the other flight.

Thankfully the representatives at Air France were able to figure it out and get me checked in after 45 minutes.

The lesson learned is that it is important at times to get the airport SUPER EARLY and ALWAYS carry that credit card that you booked your travels with.

Have you ever experienced this? Comment below ⬇️!

11/21/2024

AND WE ARE TAKING IT BACK TO PROHIBITION times at our upcoming holiday party with the Hue Society! Join us for an evening of wine 🍷, cocktails 🍹, food and an evening of fun at Nostalgia Kitchen + Cocktails! Pick up your tickets at https://event.getbookt.io/hue-society-atlanta-presents-4th-annual-holiday-soiree!

Hope to see you there!

11/21/2024

LET ME TAKE YOU INSIDE THE LUXURIOUS La Maison Arabe in Marrakech Morocco 🇲🇦 that I stayed in while traveling with The Sophisticated Life and Experience Morocco.

This was the last riad/hotel we stayed in while in Morocco 🇲🇦. Here are some the amenities at La Maison Arabe:

✨ Pool
✨ Restaurant on site
✨ Hammam spa on site (see yesterday’s post 😊)
✨ Rooftop with bar
✨ Cooking classes available
✨ Gift shop on site

See more inside this beautiful property at https://youtu.be/epR2-IZJbfg!

11/19/2024

HAVE YOU EVER just went to your hotel room, opened a bottle of wine 🍷 and enjoyed it from the balcony in the hotel robe?

If you haven’t, you should.

After visiting the hammam spa in my last riad and day in Morocco 🇲🇦, I couldn’t help but be at ease on the balcony in my room. The wine was nice, the air was welcoming and vibe was all I needed.

It’s nice to take things slow at times and be at peace!

How do you like to relax when you travel? Comment below ⬇️!

11/19/2024

FRIENDSGIVING VIBES with the Hue Society Atlanta! Yesterday, members or shall I say family of the Hue Society Atlanta gathered at the Oenophile Institute for GREAT food paired with wine 🍷and ended with a competitive game!

I left the Friendsgiving event with the “itis” 🤣 iykyk. But I enjoyed learning about the wine pairings with the creole flavored Friendsgiving meal while laughing 🤣 at the controversial game topics.

Explorers, what is something you did over the weekend? Comment below ⬇️!