(Other possible titles for this post, “Central America + Cameras + Cacao” or “How To Be Bougie and A #Blessing” haha)
Oh heyyy friends! So most of you know that I work full-time as a storyteller here in San Francisco, but some of you don’t know that every year I do an international photojournalism project that makes my heart go b o o m (#hamiltonlyrics). This year, I got giddy about traveling to my galpal Cándida’s country of heritage: Guatemala. And, you better believe there were a malamillion puns we came up with for our insta captions. I know many of you love to get your passport stamped, too, so here are a few tips on how you can travel with social impact.
1. Collab With the Like-Minded
Carly (@carlymask) and Cándida (@_candida) are my super-photogenic, insta-ready baes. I’m so bummed that my SF sister, Claire (@clairexue) couldn’t be my wing woman, but when we saw the flower installations it almost felt like she was there, haha. Anyways, these gals were the perfect companions because they not only have a go-getter spirit (foot dangle near a volcano? ok.) but they also care for people well which is clear by how they take the time to listen and engage with people. Traveling and creatively collaborating with companions I vibe with makes a huge difference while abroad!
2. Consume Mindfully (there and at home!) aka Spend Money Where It Matters
Asceticism and simplicity are mutually incompatible. Occasional superficial similarities in practice must never obscure the radical difference between the two. Asceticism announces possessions. Simplicity sets positions in proper perspective. Asceticism finds no place for a “land flowing with milk and honey.” Simplicity rejoices in this gracious provision from the hand of God. Asceticism finds contentment only when it is abased. Simplicity knows contentment in both a basement and abounding.” – Richard Foster, “Celebration of Discipline”.
Support social enterprises that have a local impact like boho-sheek fashion brand Stela9, textile dreamland Luna Zorro (the gal/brand behind #thisantiguahouse), and the hotel that’s basically my aesthetic spirit animal the Good Hotel. These all make jaw-dropping products that reinvest in the local community.
And don’t plan everyy detail because sometimes things pop up on a Tuesday like the Avocado Tour that just makes this girl’s day.
3. Contribute Your Skills
And, if you ever need help planning your next trip with impact, let’s have a brainstorm session at Dandelion Chocolate here in the ‘hood! Reals.
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(Other possible titles for this post, “Central America + Cameras + Cacao” or “How To Be Bougie and A #Blessing” haha)
Oh heyyy friends! So most of you know that I work full-time as a storyteller here in San Francisco, but some of you don’t know that every year I do an international photojournalism project that makes my heart go b o o m (#hamiltonlyrics). This year, I got giddy about traveling to my galpal Cándida’s country of heritage: Guatemala. And, you better believe there were a malamillion puns we came up with for our insta captions. I know many of you love to get your passport stamped, too, so here are a few tips on how you can travel with social impact.
1. Collab With the Like-Minded
Carly (@carlymask) and Cándida (@_candida) are my super-photogenic, insta-ready baes. I’m so bummed that my SF sister, Claire (@clairexue) couldn’t be my wing woman, but when we saw the flower installations it almost felt like she was there, haha. Anyways, these gals were the perfect companions because they not only have a go-getter spirit (foot dangle near a volcano? ok.) but they also care for people well which is clear by how they take the time to listen and engage with people. Traveling and creatively collaborating with companions I vibe with makes a huge difference while abroad!
2. Consume Mindfully (there and at home!) aka Spend Money Where It Matters
Asceticism and simplicity are mutually incompatible. Occasional superficial similarities in practice must never obscure the radical difference between the two. Asceticism announces possessions. Simplicity sets positions in proper perspective. Asceticism finds no place for a “land flowing with milk and honey.” Simplicity rejoices in this gracious provision from the hand of God. Asceticism finds contentment only when it is abased. Simplicity knows contentment in both a basement and abounding.” – Richard Foster, “Celebration of Discipline”.
Support social enterprises that have a local impact like boho-sheek fashion brand Stela9, textile dreamland Luna Zorro (the gal/brand behind #thisantiguahouse), and the hotel that’s basically my aesthetic spirit animal the Good Hotel. These all make jaw-dropping products that reinvest in the local community.
And don’t plan everyy detail because sometimes things pop up on a Tuesday like the Avocado Tour that just makes this girl’s day.
3. Contribute Your Skills
And, if you ever need help planning your next trip with impact, let’s have a brainstorm session at Dandelion Chocolate here in the ‘hood! Reals.
