There is a saying in Costa Rica that is used as a greeting, a farewell, a way to give thanks and a way to express that...

When in a new country, it is tempting to focus all your attention on running from landmark to landmark to go out and see the...

Madras fabric is known throughout the Caribbean for its plaid pattern & bright coastal colors. During national celebrations, Antigua & Barbuda are all madras’ed up in...

Traveler Kayla ventured deep into the mountainous landscAPE of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Fresco is a technique of mural painting that thrived throughout the Italian Renaissance. Interior walls of churches and houses were painted with murals on freshly...

Bhutan is a wildly Bhut’iful country where nature, culture and its people thrive together. And the Bhut’y goes far beyond its external appearance...

Traveler Jeff went to Tanzania as part of a film crew to document a team of philanthropists climbing Africa's tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.  The team was...

Haiti’s cultural canvas is painted with broad strokes of African and French influence, and subtle streaks of Spanish and indigenous Taíno traditions.  This cultural fusion in...

After graduation and in search of a s'light change, Traveler Brandi moved to Alaska. Life in the 49th state has opened her eyes to a world...

Aboriginal artist Janet Long Nakamarra grew up living a traditional life in Warntapari, Central Australia. Traditional dot art was in her family and her aunts...

Easter Island has a story unlike any other. For years the Rapa Nui people flourished thanks to their thriving industrious culture. Much about this culture...

The lunar calendar is used in Islam to determine each of the religious holidays. As the 9th month of the lunar calendar is approaching, people...

The "sari"…Five+ yards of brightly colored fabric wrapped around a woman’s waist and draped over her shoulder. Even in the chaotic crowds of India’s modern cities,...

2 years ago traveler Michael sparked a cycle. Michael spent 3 months in Rwanda digging into its culture and he brought back Rwandan fabric to...

The Pacific islands of Samoa are chock-full of vibrant colors. From the surrounding ocean to its forested land, colors flourish through the islands. And because...

Traveler Nathan and his mom visited Seoul, South Korea to reconnect with family and friends that his family had lost contact with decades ago.

When in a new place surrounded by a new culture and a new environment, what stands out the most? For traveler Mary, it’s the people.

Marrakech’s main market, or 'souk', is known for its hustle and bustle and alleyways filled with hidden handmade treasures.

In Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru, the seven-striped rainbow flag is often used as a symbol of the native people...

Traveler Woody’s favorite thing about traveling is disconnecting from the online world and reconnecting with the tangible one. This time, his journey began in Addis Ababa,...

While on the hunt for traditional fabric “hecha en Honduras” (made in Honduras), traveler Emily was directed to the small town of La Esperanza high...

Driving in Tanzania is always interesting.  A simple glance out the passenger window on the highway to Mwanza...

Traveler Steve finds that visiting friends is the best way to experience local life in a new place. In southern Kenya, his friendship with a...

Myanmar is a wildly diverse country made up of over 100 different ethnic groups. Though patterns and weaves can vary amongst these groups, the “longyi”,...

When you rent a motorbike to get out of the city and drive two hours down cobblestone, muddy backroads where Google maps can’t save you...

Rwanda's rolling hills and friendly faces persuade visitors to slow down, take in the scenery, and Rwanda'r with new friends.

The fabric search began 11,200 ft up in Peru’s Andes Mountains.  A place where the Quechua culture and its traditional fabric can be spotted around...

In a country made up of over 17,000 islands, sisters Addie, Jordan and Carley set out to explore the archipelago of Indonesia. 

There is something Faso’nating about being in a completely new environment.  You are given a blank slate…

Meet Meryem, Sibel and Hatice…three small business owners in Turkey.