6 articles tagged with sustainable souvenirs
There's something mythic about Graz in autumn—the way the copper-tinged leaves frame the medieval architecture, how the morning mist clings to the Schlossberg like Persephone's veil between worlds. As a novelist turned perpetual wanderer, I've found this UNESCO Creative City...
There's something magical about stepping away from spreadsheets and quarterly reports to immerse yourself in the salt-kissed air of a coastal town. During a recent weekend retreat from my finance role, I discovered that Long Beach Island isn't just a...
The cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial echo with over five centuries of history, but they're also home to some of the Caribbean's most fascinating shopping experiences. As a school principal who's navigated markets from Marrakech to Bangkok, I've...
There's something deeply nourishing about connecting with a place through its local artisans and small businesses. St. Albans—this charming Vermont town nestled just south of the Canadian border—has become my unexpected shopping sanctuary whenever I need to reset. Far from...
The Māori concept of *kaitiakitanga* – guardianship of the environment – has always guided my approach to shopping while traveling. There's something profoundly sustainable about rescuing pre-loved items from the past, giving them new life in our present. When my...
When I tell colleagues I'm heading to Madagascar for vacation, their first question is invariably, 'To see the lemurs?' While those charismatic primates certainly warrant attention, my forensic mind has been captivated by a different Malagasy treasure: the artisanal workshops...
