One of my top priorities on my first visit to Oaxaca, Mexico was to make sure to visit a Cochineal Farm. I had been vaguely aware of cochineal for some time and knew if by one of its other names, carmine. I learned more about it when I became a docent at my local art […]
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In Bhutan Weaving Traditions Are Preserved
When you are traveling in Bhutan, weaving traditions will be something you will want to learn more about as it reflects a centuries-old practice. The clothing worn by both women and men in Bhutan is created with distinctive fabrics that you are unlikely to have encountered elsewhere. Throughout Bhutan, people observe the national dress code […]
Inspire Travel Luggage for Full Size Toiletries
I was inspired when I learned of the solutions Inspire Travel Luggage was offering to travelers. Founder and Designer Kristin Rae also had a moment of inspiration when she decided to tackle the problem of how you could travel safely with your toiletries without having to downsize to travel size alternatives. I immediately started to […]