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MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - PEOPLE
At Insight Vacations, we are committed to supporting the cultures, traditions and arts of the communities that we visit. We help communities unlock the benefits of tourism through economic empowerment, by supporting micro-enterprises and community-based initiatives that build positive futures for local people and their families.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® EXPERIENCES
A selection of Insight tours feature experiences where you can contribute to and participate in the cultures, traditions and arts of the communities we visit. Look for these experiences in the highlights section of our tour pages.
JORDAN
ARTISAN HERITAGE IN AMMAN
The Iraq-Al Amir Women’s Cooperative raises the standard of living for women in the area by providing employment and preserving local culture. The women are taught to make cultural handicrafts, including ceramics and textiles, which are then sold in their gift shop and online. As an Insight guest, you can see the work in progress and hear about how it has improved their community.
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ITALY
Traditional Weaving in Perugia
Visit Laboratorio Giuditta Brozetti, one of the last traditional weaving workshops in Italy, situated in the Church of San Francesco delle Donne, in medieval Perugia. Since World War I, the Brozetti family have practiced the art of hand-weaving textiles on antique wooden looms. As an Insight guest, meet Marta Brozetti to discover how she’s leading a new generation of weavers and investing in e-commerce to preserve this tradition.
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NORWAY
DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE SAMI
Visit a museum devoted to Sami history, preserving the culture of one of the world's oldest tribes, and admire over 5,000 objects in the cultural heritage collection.
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SPAIN
FLAMENCO DANCING IN SEVILLE
Founded in 1993, the non-profit Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote and preserve the art of flamenco dancing, both in Spain and internationally. As an Insight guest, you will meet students who have received a TreadRight Foundation grant to continue their studies in this art form. Enjoy a dance lesson, learning some easy steps and understanding the passion within the movements. After sangria and olives on the terrace, watch the students take to the stage for a stunning flamenco performance from the front row.
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