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Resilient & Friendly

Resilient & Friendly

“The history of this resilient country and their people is amazing. The Cambodian people are some of the friendliest people we have met." - Traveler...

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Zoey 101

Zoey 101

"I traveled to Choluteca, Honduras to get the fabric. I absolutely love the city and the country because of the natural beauty that it holds.”...

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Old Meets New

Old Meets New

“After more than 20 years of no traveling, I got the bug again and now can't stop thinking of traveling again. Some places stayed the...

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What’s with the Komo(do)-tion?

What’s with the Komo(do)-tion?

“Jakarta is a vibrant city with much to do, see, and taste. I really enjoyed living there, as well as the opportunities it afforded me...

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The Trifecta: Three for 3

The Trifecta: Three for 3

A Taaluma Tote is more than just a backpack.   It’s an opportunity to empower small business owners around the world.   With the recent...

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Hold Your Horses

Hold Your Horses

Throughout the years, Tim Gibson has sent us a lot of fabric from his travels around the world.   From the historic architecture of Poland,...

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Ken’ya feel it?

Ken’ya feel it?

Brittany first traveled to Kenya on a trip with her university...but that was only the beginning!  As a college athlete herself, she wanted to share...

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Lenina's Heartwarming Journey

Lenina's Heartwarming Journey

Lenina traveled to the remote village of Kassunga, Uganda to volunteer for 2 weeks at St. Teresa Learning Center, a school that the nonprofit Kassunga Mission...

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Golden Great 

Golden Great 

Earlier this month, we asked you to share some of the coolest places you’ve taken your tote to.   Thank you for your responses, we...

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Map the Journey

Map the Journey

From the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro to the waters of Fiji to the buildings of downtown Chicago, our customers have taken their Taaluma Totes to...

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A Spring in Our Step

A Spring in Our Step

Chirp Chirp Hooray! Spring is in the air. Bee-lieve it or not, the grass is getting greener and the skies are getting bluer! What a re-leaf!  As...

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Orange is the New *Look

Orange is the New *Look

On a recent trip to Hawaii, traveler Jordan proved that Orange is the new *look.  Orange you glad I told you? Thanks for the pictures...

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Near & Far

Near & Far

Valentine’s day is all about love, including loving those near to you and also those furthest from you.     When you give a Taaluma gift...

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To My Favorite Travel Companion

To My Favorite Travel Companion

The day I met you was the day I knew that love at first flight was a real thing. From the beginning, I knew I wheel-ly wheel-ly liked you.

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Japan-uary Embers

Japan-uary Embers

“Your colors are winter fire, January embers, my heart burns there, too.” January birthdays can get overlooked due to the holiday craziness. This year, make...

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The Countdown

The Countdown

Happy New Year!   Before we hit control-alt-delete on 2022, we wanted to recap our most popular items this past year.   Let the countdown...

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2022, A Year of Giving: 261 Communities Impacted

As we close the books on yet another year, we want to give credit where credits due.   Because of you, our amazing customers, we...

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Holla'ween Fun

Holla'ween Fun

Happy Friday and (almost) Halloween! Here are some Holland facts that are so Dutch fun!

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Catch ’Em All

Catch ’Em All

Hey! I have a riddle for you :)  What of fall do you have to catch ’em all?

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Earth & Water

In Japan, “Godai” represents the five elements of earth, water, fire, wind and void. Besides being a physical description of matter, it’s also a symbol...

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64 Reasons to Smile

Central Vietnam is home to several different ethnic tribes, each with its own language and its own way of life. While it’s one of the...

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A Natural Storyteller

A Natural Storyteller

Nature speaks softly.  If you listen long enough, you can hear it. Nature tells stories. Good ones too!

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(Holland)Days of Summer

Whew, anyone else get a little sweaty during last weekend's heat? 😅  With temps rising and sweat dripping, it’s already feeling like the days of...

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Final Destin’Asian

Final Destin’Asian

There are 4 types of Hmong people that live in this area. The Red Hmong, Black Hmong, Green Hmong and the Flower Hmong tribes. We...

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A Tan’gible Difference

A Tan’gible Difference

Traveler Patricia recently visited Tanzania as part of a service project.  She volunteers for the Kisangaji Project, a non-profit that focuses on helping meet the...

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A Rwanda'ring Hero

Kigali is a beautiful hilly city, quite green and very clean. People are super nice and eager to tell you about their history, including the...

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Land of the Rising Sea

Last week we featured the Land of the Rising Sun (Japan). This week we go to the Land of the Rising Sea (Tuvalu).    Many...

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Land of the Rising Sun

There’s so matcha to see and experience in Japan.  From taking a sunrise hike-u up Mt. Fuji, to absorbing some midday sunshrine in Kyoto. 

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Tile As Old as Time

“While visiting Kuala Lumpur, I went fabric hunting at the famous Pasar Seni.  It’s an iconic art deco-style market built in 1937 that has survived...

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Euro Welcome

Euro Welcome

Northwest Europe has plenty to brag about. From its a'Stone'ishing history, to its cities that are such (Bel)gems, to its coastlines that leave you mesmer’ice’d.

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