The local food culture of New Zealand is incredibly diverse and influenced by the country's indigenous Māori heritage, European settlers, and a range of international culinary influences. Here are some key aspects of New Zealand food you should know about.
When we think of the Amazon rainforest, we tend conjure up images of vibrant plants and exotic animals. But in addition to the captivating scenes of nature, there’s much more: community and people. We asked Evan Delahanty, founder of Peaceful Fruits - our Ecuador trip sponsor - what he cherished most in his two years living in the Amazon while serving in the Peace Corp and here’s what he said.
When we first came across Peaceful Fruits we knew we’d come across something special: A brand whose roots are the Amazon and whose branches reach all the way up to North America. Peaceful Fruits makes travel friendly fruit snacks that are hand-made in the USA with sustainably sourced açai from the Amazon to support rainforest conservation, community impact and fair wage opportunities. This is why Peaceful Fruits is a perfect fit as our Ecuador trip sponsor, and we tracked down the founder, Evan Delahanty, to learn more.
