So I'm not a fan of group travel, I prefer to be in charge of my own itinerary and people who are in my space. I also organize and lead travel for teens so I know how challenging group travel can be. Therefore when I say the Burgundy Roots team far exceeded my expectations, it's understood where I'm coming from. I loved my Gyal Dem experience in Jamaica! While I had reservations about group travel, I'd decided to move forward with purchasing this trip because I knew from a previous stay in Jamaica how hard it is to access a true experience when you are doing it yourself. All the places and experiences, I sought my first time and wasn't able to have, was achieved on this Burgundy Roots trip. Additionally, because there is a screening of participants there was a beautiful collection of like minds on the group. It was amazing to get to know women from all over the world who had similar outlook on life, concerns, goals and aspirations. Anyone who travels knows that things don't always go as planned. The Burgundy Roots team handled whatever challenges that popped up with patience and thoughtfulness. The food was amazing, accommodation gorgeous and experiences beautifully curated. It was a pleasure to turn the planning and execution over to someone else, I would follow Wafa around the world!
Jamilah Rasheed, July 2021, Gyal Dem Vol 3. in Jamaica