Written Luv Letters

There’s a specific feeling when the Phinda airstrip comes into view, and you think, I’m back. This trip wasn’t just about lion cub chaos a few meters away, glittering leopard light, or elephants reaching into the trees. It was about returning to the wild, to clarity, and to a place that feels more like home each time I leave it.

2025 didn’t stand still for a second. From safaris to Formula 1 cars, Monaco winters to quiet roads in Africa, this year was a constant shift of places, people, and perspectives. A Luv Letter to the year that reminded me why I travel.

From final exams straight into ski boots, because nothing says balance like swapping library stress for frozen fingers and après-ski playlists. Christmas in Gerlos was less about kilometres on the slopes and more about friends who feel like family, long lunches in the sun, dancing in ski boots, and songs that are now permanently stuck in my head. Skiing was the excuse, laughter was the constant, and somehow it was exactly what I needed.

Two months, countless sunsets, and more trips to Ikea than I’d like to admit; that’s how my Monégasque Indian Summer began. Between lemon-scented days in Menton, psychic proposals in Èze, and sober nights at Jimmy’z, I somehow found myself calling the French Riviera home.

Three days, three castles, and one barking dog later, we finally made it back to our yellow house on the Côte d’Azur. This summer was less about luxury and more about laughter, routines, and feeling at home; barefoot puddle walks in St. Tropez, tacos gone wild, fireworks over Cannes, and a glimpse of my future life in France.

What started as a longing turned into a return journey to the Munywana Conservancy. Over two weeks, I tracked cheetahs, climbed trees, gave wine lessons, cleared bushland, laughed with new friends, and found myself somewhere between firelight and leopard tracks. I had to find out if Munywana is as cool as I thought, and found out it is pure magic.

My second Luv Letter ACE edition is here, this time it’s for Kruger Park. I stayed at Nhoveni Camp for 6 days with many volunteers and the amazing Jacques (what can’t he do). It was a week full of laughter and wise lessons, not the best sightings but the people definitely made up for it! It was a short ‘n sweet stay (in Sabrina Carpenter words) <3

It is the first week of my voluntary experience in Africa. I started in Botswana and wrote down all my feelings and thoughts, positive and negative. I saw the most craziest sightings and many animals, but still felt quite alone. It was a week I’ll never forget and one that will go into the books! This is my Luv Letter to the Okavango Delta <3

My Luv Letter to Paris, for the last time and all the other times I have visited. From shopping to sightseeing to shiny gems!

This is a letter to Lyon as an exchange student. Many fun and weird stories about school and trips that we took!

This is my Luv Letter to Saalbach after a short but fun skiing trip!

My Love Letter to Namibia, including fun stories and scenic pictures.