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 traveling, reading is always a sacred part of the journey. Away from the distractions of home and fast pace of modern life, it feels easier to justify the solace of a comfy hammock or laid back coffee shop to enter the world of books while at the same time amplifying the sense of place that you’re in. Here are 4 books that will shape your journey from the inside out.
With a retreat coming up this fall in beautiful Nicaragua, we thought we’d put together a guide for anyone that might be considering going on an adventure that might change their life.
When we look for a community partner, there are a few things we know. They need to be part of the local community serving current needs. We want a partner that is cultivating growth in people or the planet (or both!). Barrio Planta Project, a supplementary education program serving kids in the San Juan del Sur community, was our perfect fit for November’s Yoga & Surf trip in Nicaraga
Did you know that tourism accounts for an estimated 9% of global GDP? That is a huge impact! The UN has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. Here are their goals (and be sure to check out their video!) and a bit of how Traverse has integrated them into our trips this year.
Like many wonderful connections in life, they frequently seem to happen serendipitously. Meeting our yoga instructor, Gigi Mao, was just that. We were in search of a specific instructor for our yoga and surf retreat in Nicaragua who could lead our intimate group in a journey of mindfulness, while also being fun! We knew right away: this was the one.
