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A new way to travel
VAWAA is a mini-apprenticeship with a curated master artist or craftsman, tailored to your skill level.
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A lifelong souvenir
Whether it’s honing a passion or getting fresh inspiration, we see travel as an opportunity to grow.
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Stories from the road
Read BlogFrom Knitting to New Discoveries : VAWAA Apprenticeships Inspired by Textile & Craft Traditions
In recent years, knitting tourism has gained traction, as noted by The New York Times in their ar...
2024-10-18
In This Mexican City, Women Transformed a Silversmithing Tradition
In Guanajuato, Mexico, people walk on water—topographically, that is. Formerly known as Cuanaxhua...
2024-08-02
Rich Heritage Textile Traditions From Around the Globe
Textiles may be the most immaterial materials on earth. They hold our memories, our desires, our ...
2024-07-26
The Parisian Studio Growing the Future of Biodesign
A white mass of fungi root sprawls below the human world. Called mycelium, it grows in thriving, ...
2024-06-15
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VAWAA is designed for the intellectual traveler who prefers rich cultural immersion to ordinary sun-seeking.
For the restless creative type who wants to learn a new skill while on holiday.
