Travel Smart!

For a lot of people, part of traveling is not only about the journey. It’s about discovery. Discovery of new cultures, scenery & in a big way the self. I personally have been on this quest for many reasons & was guided by sheer need & curiosity. Largely ignited when I learned of a place in Peru that offered a holistic healing workshop aimed at the body, mind & spirit. Tierra Mitica also incorporated Ayahuaska to facilitate deep healing of emotional scars & negativity.

For those who don’t know Ayahuaska is a plant mixture that is capable of inducing altered states of consciousness ranging from mildly stimulating to extremely visionary. It is used primarily for divinity & healing purposes by the native peoples of Amazonian Peru. It is also a shamanic means of communication, typically taken in ceremonial session under the guidance of a Shaman. Continue reading “Tierra Mitica, Peru”

It’s about more than just the work

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IMG_3856_x — Braiding bracelets in the street

Walking down the main road of San Pedro la Laguna is like visiting an arts and crafts market. On each side of the road one can see locals offering their handmade crafts on small tables. One can watch them sewing leather for a bag, bending metal for jewelry or weaving hammocks. Many of them are truly gifted and it is amazing what they can create with the simplest tools! For most of them, this is the only job they have to support their families.

As travel-smart! is a project for human and economic development, we want to support these local craftsmen, transcend borders and give you the chance to purchase their beautiful creations for a fair price.

In the gallery below you will find pictures of some products. This way we would like to give you an idea of what is possible to purchase. Additionally you can find some of the products in our eBay boutique, which will be updated every few days. If you have any questions, contacts us – we will be glad to help.

Leave us a comment, what kind of products you are interested in!