The concept of travel very often leans towards the superficial in today’s world — a quick getaway, taking photos in front of famous landmarks, and ticking off destinations from some or other list. Not in the world of Trippin.
Trippin is a platform that encourages travelers to seek genuine connections with local cultures, people, and environments. They invite their community to think beyond the traditional tourist experience by offering tools and resources that help them discover places off the beaten path and engage with diffrent cultures in more meaningful and conscious ways.
Our favourite feature on Trippin is their curated guides by local creatives, artists and musicians who share their unique recommendations and perspectives. These guides are crafted by individuals who know their cities extremely intimately, offering insights that go beyond the typical tourist tips by sharing their own personal relationships to their home in a celebration of their culture.
During her own travels to Bali, our co founder Alex dove into Trippin's guides:
“Bali is known to be the destination for spiritual wellness and discovery — it’s known as the Island of the Gods after all. But it’s also littered by intense touristy spots and huge crowds. I knew that Bali would reveal her magic to me if I went below the surface. Through Trippin’s guides I found ethical food consultant and forager Dewa Ayu Made, with whom I spent a day foraging for vegetables, plants and fruits, and learning about the traditional techniques and significance of the Earth’s different offeringsthe. We shared stories and laughter and bonded over the meal that we prepared together, from jungle to table. I also found Agustian Supriatna, an incredible sound healer and musician that performed one of the most transportive sound healing ceremonies I have ever experienced, on instruments that I can still hear echoing in my ears today. These wonderful people then put me in touch with more wonderful people, and a beautiful chain of humans was unveiled to me — all originating from Trippin.”
At itmotf, we care deeply about conscious travel and practice it with love and intention as we explore this planet and share her wisdom with you. By traveling consciously, we not only enrich our own lives with the discovery and celebration of cultures so different to our own, but also contribute positively to the communities that we encounter. We invite you to immerse yourself fully in the places you visit, and carry a sense of responsibility, respect and gratitude for the land and its people. Engage with their traditions, taste their cuisines, opt for local transportation and accommodation, support local businesses, participate in conservation efforts, and connect with residents — these acts can all dramatically impact both ourselves and these communitites.