With its stunning landscapes, tranquil pace of life, and rich history New Zealand is not a place to miss. Here are 6 reasons to visit the “Land of the Long White Cloud.”
Meet Our Partner: Sustainable Cambodia
Anyone who visits Cambodia will quickly learn that you’ll find a non-profit around nearly every corner. Not all are created equally though, and it takes a commitment and resilience along with sound practices and a meaningful vision to truly effect change. That’s why we want to showcase our partner Sustainable Cambodia that we visit each time we cycle through the town of Pursat.
Books for the Road: Morocco
Wander Guide: Morocco
Husband & wife duo Caleb & Cece of Zephyr & Tide share with us their Wander Guide to Morocco along with some incredible shots from this incredible destination! Here's what you need to know before you go to Morocco.
6 Tips for Enjoying Your Travels in Cambodia
Urban explorer, history buff and world travel blogger Brian Cicioni shares his 6 tips on a destination we love, Cambodia, to deepen your experience there.
Why a Massage Should Always Be Part of Your Travels
We are a huge fan of self-care when traveling: mind, body, spirit. And after all those plane rides, backpacks, and explorations urban and jungle alike, the physical body can't help but take a hit. We tapped in to massage therapist Autumn Elias - an avid traveler herself - for why she sees massage as an integral part of any vacation.
How Croatia is Saving Our Oceans
We've partnered with Green Sail Croatia in Split, who is setting the standards for sustainable tourism by promoting recycling and educational programs along coastal communities, seas and oceans.
Meet Our Partner: Green Sail Croatia
We’re super excited about our nature-based adventure in Croatia, traversing the country from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. Along the way in Split, we’ll spend time with our community partner Green Sail for an EcoWalk to learn about the ways that tourism and ocean conservation intersect and how we as travelers can do our part to keep a healthy environment.
Books for the Road: Vietnam
6 Must Do's Outside of Marrakech
Getting excited for travels to Morocco? Italian travel photographer Andrea Flisi shares his favorite experiences outside of the city. Desert, waterfalls, and yes - camels!
8 Ways Adventure Travel Transforms You
Adventure enthusiast and world traveler Liz Galloway shares 8 reasons behind her passion travel as well as fantastic tips that we can all learn from. Her personal travel formula? Dream. Plan. Go. Learn. Share. Change. Yes, please!
A Day in Marrakech
Wondering what to expect on your travels to Morocco? Italian travel photographer Andrea Flisi joins us on the blog with a photo tour of Marrakech. Souks & spices, colors & crafts, the city is an incredible journey for the senses.
4 Reasons to Travel with Mom
12 Things to Pack for Machu Picchu
Embracing Expansiveness: A Yoga Approach
In preparation for our yoga retreat this spring to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, we took time to chat with our Angelena & Adam, our two fantastic instructors. Their carefully crafted theme - Embracing Expansiveness - is as much an inward pursuit as it is outward. Read on for more insight and get ready for a retreat of a lifetime!
6 New Years Resolutions for Travelers
An Intro to Ethical Fashion in Cambodia
Fair trade is a common theme in food these days, but what about in clothing? We've partnered with a fabulous organization in Cambodia, Dorsu, whose motto "Buy Better, Travel Often, Be You" couldn't be more aligned with Traverse. Their eco-savvy clothing line brings both employment and pride to the local economy, and we are super excited to visit their facility on our Cycle Cambodia-Vietnam itinerary. We interviewed Ellen at Dorsu and learned about what ethical fashion really means in the context of Cambodia.
On the Amazon with Peaceful Fruits
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.
From Peace Corp to Peaceful Fruits: Q&A Feature
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.
In the Know: Surfing in San Juan del Sur
We picked San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for its tranquility, beauty and – of course – the waves on its many renown surf beaches. Gearing up for our Yoga + Surf retreat in November, we thought we’d go straight to the source on what it’s like in this outdoor adventuresome locale. We asked Alex - our surfing partner and founder of Alvarez custom boards – what our retreat goers can expect. Here’s what he said.
