I really needed to be inspired again by a hobby I started years ago, but wanted to take it to a more serious and creative level. …

I decided to do a VAWAA because I like to travel, and I like to feel at home while traveling. There are so many reasons why this was a fit for me: I live for creativity, I hope to meet creative people, I like to learn from people, I like…

We are both very busy. We also both love art and travel, and we are both creatives at heart. We heard about VAWAA from a relative, and the opportunity to explore a new country while learning a new skill seemed liked the perfect antidote to the grind of city life…

Street art was on Dutch painter Marleen’s bucket list for years, but she kept finding a reason to postpone it. When a trip to Bali with a friend got cancelled, however, she knew it was time to make the leap. A VAWAA in Buenos Aires with renowned street artist Pum…

Art runs in Gabriella’s blood. Between studying art at university, practicing art forms such as painting and writing, and teaching herself photography, she’s a curious soul drawn to creative expression. A self-described “kinesthetic learner,” Gabriella isn’t content to learn by simply having someone talk to her. …

Formerly a businesswoman and now a life coach, Sajili has spent the last several years living with curiosity and nourishing her spirit. Up until a few years ago, she had never been much of a traveler. Now, however, she is keen to explore the world and its infinite possibilities for…

In the age of massive — and often unexpected — layoffs, how often do we wish we had practical skills that would provide us with income and give employ during hard times? Meanwhile, more and more people are willing to go back to a simpler lifestyle, consuming and spending less…

Melissa Hamlyn recently embarked on her first VAWAA: a clay and pottery getaway with Thomas at his Goa studio set amongst a beautiful rainforest. In addition to learning how to hand pinch and decorate clay, she partied with a Maharaj and some top notch local musicians at his prime beachside…

Melissa Hamlyn recently embarked on her first VAWAA: a clay and pottery getaway with Thomas at his Goa studio set amongst a beautiful rainforest. In addition to learning how to hand pinch and decorate clay, she partied with a Maharaj and some top notch local musicians at his prime beachside…