White Lotus and the question of balancing tourism.Who else has anticipated the new season of White Lotus with the utmost excitement this weekend? Yet, while I am thrilled to dive into the…Feb 19Feb 19
On building a consumer marketplace.Today, I want to let you in on the workings of our startup. The biggest challenge for any consumer marketplace is balancing supply and…Feb 4Feb 4
When Connection is the Solution: Lessons from Hawaiian Coral Reefs.We are immensely excited to announce a new and exclusive Travaras experience. It’s a two-part activity in collaboration with Body Glove…Jan 14Jan 14
A New Dawn for TravelThe start of a new year always carries a certain magic — a collective moment when we pause to imagine what could be. As I reflect on the…Jan 8Jan 8
Connection is the new luxury, or why authenticity is more than a buzzword.Have you noticed how the definition of luxury travel has shifted lately? While scrolling through social media, I keep seeing a fascinating…Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024
Why Your Travel Choices Matter More Than You Think.Have you ever wondered where your vacation dollars really go when you book that dream getaway?Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
Travaras Journal — On Hope.It is a very sobering moment when a climate change denier will enter office so close to the consequential 2030 climate change deadline to…Nov 12, 2024Nov 12, 2024
Do you want your next itinerary created by a local expert or a machine?Okay, hear me out. We see TRAVARAS as a travel tech company, I am not preaching to go back to the good old days of phone calls, and while I…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024
Spooky Season or The Hidden Cost of ‘Free’ Travel TipsWhile I am the Halloween Grinch, everyone else seems to be having fun, dressing up, and dragging this one-day event into a month-long…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024
It’s time for a new system.Two weeks ago Jen and I spent 3 days fully immersed in Honolulu, at this year’s HTA conference (Hawai’i Tourism Authority). Jen was invited…Oct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024