Meet Fortune
I’m Fortune. A 23-year-old aspiring visionary.
Born in Dublin, Ireland. Raised partly in Lekazi, a vibrant township in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Here, the dust holds stories and the streets echo with the laughter of women who carry generations on their backs.
I am deeply inspired by two formidable matriarchs.
- My grandmother, who anchored our home with sacred strength.
- And my mother, whose footsteps redefined what was possible for a Black African woman back then.
At just 21, she left life as she’d known it, to pursue her studies abroad.
She went on to forge a life and build a family across Europe in worlds never designed for us.
She made space where we were told we didn’t belong.
And in doing so, made it ours.
From her, I inherited not only an insatiable hunger to travel the world; but the courage to believe I could belong anywhere I chose.
Why travel matters to me:
Early life left its scars and shadows.
I often felt poor in purpose.
But somewhere in my twenties, that changed.
Travel gave me perspective.
I’ve sat by oceans where my ancestors were taken.
Walked through gardens that were once forbidden to enter.
Stood in cathedrals with my head held high, knowing my presence was once considered a disruption.
And something in me changed.
Paradigms cracked open.
A deeper, freer self emerged.
I want that for you.
Especially for those of you who grew up thinking travel was a luxury meant for others.
OPOV Luxe Escapes was born from that ache and that hope.
My co-founder
spent her twenties doing what many only dream of: not chasing titles, but seeking stillness, perspective, and truth.
She’s wandered through hidden temples in Southeast Asia.
Sipped espresso on sun-washed balconies in the Mediterranean. Built a life in motion. And, in the
process, a global community.
Our Sister Company — Casalinga Tours
Hi, I’m Casendra.
Founder of Casalinga Tours.
Casalinga was born from my own healing journey.
I started this company in 2020, after realizing how many of us — especially women, caregivers, mothers — needed spaces to rest, reset, and reconnect.
I had spent years showing up for everyone else. Somewhere along the way, I lost myself.
But I found healing in nature, in travel, and in deep, soulful connection.
And I knew I wasn’t alone.
What We Do at Casalinga
Casalinga offers wellness-focused travel experiences rooted in nature, community, and emotional wellbeing. Each experience is intentionally curated and deeply nourishing.
You can expect:
- Scenic hikes and day trips
- Restful luxury getaways
- Safe spaces for healing conversations
- Moments of stillness, joy, and self-discovery
We believe healing doesn’t have to happen in a therapy room.
Sometimes, it happens around a fire. On a mountaintop. In a foreign land.
Why It Matters
Too often, women carry the emotional weight of those around them.
We rarely get permission to pause.
Casalinga gives that permission.
We believe in:
- Mental health
- Deep rest
- Meaningful connection
- Coming home to yourself
Go where your soul feels seen, safe, and whole.
That’s not just a tagline. it’s the heart of everything we do.