From handmade earrings made from recycled milk cartons to paper bead necklaces, Dreamer & Co jewelry is about creating opportunities for the local artists making the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Jessica Lee Gardner and Baylee Eby created Dreamer & Co to empower low-income artisans in the Horn of Africa to flourish through business. “We don’t see ourselves … Read more
Everyone says you should do what you love. Find what sets your soul on fire. Do something that makes you happy, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But how do you do that if you’re not sure what your passion is and how to get started? The first step is learning how … Read more
The first time I visited Brazil, I spent time in Rio de Janeiro, partied in Buzios, basked on the beaches of Ihla Grande and Florianopolis and spent my 30th birthday exploring waterfalls at Foz de Iguacu. At the time, I wanted to visit Salvador, located in the Northeast of Brazil, but I didn’t have enough … Read more
Planning a visit to La Paz? Read my Bolivia Travel Guide for the best places to visit and things do to on your journey. Home for me is a lot of places. It’s California where I grew up, Hawaii where I plan to move back to after my travels, and it’s Bolivia. My family’s roots … Read more