Much of what Naya is today is an extension of our co-founders’ characters as individuals as well as their common outlook on travel. Get to know them a little better to discover what inspired them to take the plunge.

A aesthetic take on Morocco, influenced by the light and hues of different cities and experiences by Stephen Patterson.

While many are drawn to Cambodia for the architectural legacy of the Khmer Empire, the beauty of this small country extends far beyond the ruins of Angkor Wat. From remote jungles in the northeast and virgin white-sand islands of the south to the colonial capital of Phnom Penh and relaxed village life in between, Cambodia’s diverse landscapes, fascinating history and friendly people make this changing place one of the most enigmatic countries in South East Asia.

As the largest equatorial forest in the world and the lungs of Earth, the Amazon is home to great biodiversity across its vast changing landscapes and ancient indigenous tribes.

Established as the capital of the Portuguese colonies, Salvador de Bahia is an effervescent melting-pot where Africa meets Latin America. In 1549, Salvador was the very first capital to govern the territory of Brazil for over 200 years. During these two centuries, the city witnessed a wild blend of European, African and Amerindian cultures.

Quechuan communities from the Peruvian highlands have been the keepers of tradition and the sustainers of an ancient yet arduous way of life.

Sofia Mascotena, Sarah Casewit and Marta Tucci grew up a world away from each other, but when—by synchronicity—they all ended up in Buenos Aires, they bonded over a love of authentic travel.

The highest plateau in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, much of it over 3000m. The Great Himalayas in the south, the Karakoram in the north and Tibet in the East. Thousands of square kilometres of high altitude desert with snow capped mountains and deep turquoise lakes, lush green valleys where the rivers run. The largest concentration of high peaks on the planet.

Whether you're vacationing in Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls are a perfect getaway - close enough to be a convenient side-trip and far enough to feel like a wild escape. 

A world of water in all its changing forms, a magical place where you can hear hints of the first human languages through the unwritten chants of the Brahmins.

Under military dictatorship since 1962, with limited areas only opened to the outside world for the past 5 years, many regions of the country are still unexplored by foreigners and the original authenticity of their culture remains largely intact.

Welcome to Estancia 3 de Febrero, a family-run ranch located 6 hours south of Buenos Aires, in the vast Pampas of Argentina near the small colonial town of Coronel Dorrego. The farm and estate was once owned by one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Argentina: Presidente Urquiza.

Hailing from Moscow, Elena Ashikova is an artist who has been recording her travels through sketches, drawings and paintings. Her sensitivity towards a place and its people is evident in her regard and stripped-down, subtle aesthetic.

To deltiologists - or postcard collectors, these unique pieces have something magical about them - they offer a captivating window to what travel was like many decades ago.

On Patrick's most recent journey to Morocco, we jam-packed his itinerary with a wide variety of foodie experiences. From a daring street food tour through the Fez medina, to some of Marrakesh's top restaurants, to a Berber Couscous in the Atlas Mountains, he was open (and eager) to try everything.

As a universally recognized symbol of hospitality, tea is served to convey kindness, to celebrate a special occasion or simply to bring people together. Its presence in every culture takes on special forms that reflect people and their traditions.

With no destination in mind, we eagerly got lost amidst craftsmen’s workshops, open-air markets filled with locally hand-painted ceramics, fresh (and not so fresh) fish, and donkeys. So many donkeys.

A roundup of our all-time favourite novels to inspire your travels.

The southernmost city in the world, where the roaring sea meets fierce polar winds, ravaging a vast and empty land hostile to any and all human settlement.

Coffee laced with hints of cardamom accompanied by a heaping pile of dates served on a silver platter, topography varying from sand dunes to vast canyons to the crystalline waters of the Arabian Sea, and recurrent acts of generosity from an unendingly hospitable people.