Taaluma Totes

05/29/2026

5 Hawaiian Trails Worth Every Step 🌺

Some places are meant to be explored on foot, and Hawaii might be at the top of the list. From bamboo forests and volcanic coastlines to cliffs towering above the ocean, these trails turn an ordinary walk into the kind of adventure that makes you stop every few minutes just to say, wow.

🌺 Kalalau Trail – Kauai�Towering green cliffs, crashing waves, hidden beaches, and views that almost look edited. This is the trail that makes you feel like you accidentally wandered into Jurassic Park.

🌺 Pipiwai Trail – Maui�Walk through an enormous bamboo forest, past giant trees, and toward waterfalls. Every turn somehow gets better than the last.

🌺 Diamond Head Summit Trail – Oahu�A classic for a reason. The payoff at the top gives you panoramic ocean views that make the climb feel very worth it.

🌺 Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail – Oahu�An easy coastal walk with nonstop ocean views. If you're lucky, you might even spot whales in the distance.

🌺 Pololu Valley Trail – Big Island�Steep cliffs, dramatic coastlines, and one of those landscapes that feels untouched and wildly beautiful.

�Some trails are just exercise. These feel more like adventures. 🌴

05/28/2026

Vietnam Tote 🇻🇳

05/27/2026

The Maui Tote 🌺 (by Stacey Mobley)

Kick those generic bags to the curb. Traveler totes are made from fabrics handpicked by fellow adventurers from around the world. They send us the fabric, and we craft it into a one-of-a-kind backpack. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and lined with stories from across the world.

Traditional fabric from Maui brought to you by traveler Stacey Mobley.

Limited Edition: Only 22 made

Stacey Mobley: My husband and I visited the island of Maui Hawaii for a week. Being that we are major foodies, our goal was to try different foods from the local eateries. I must say, I tried poke (pronounced po-kay) and it was delicious! My husband and I had enough to share but, I ate the whole lot of it. We also tried poi, it was actually good in my opinion whereas most people that try it don’t favorite it too much. Our favorite thing to eat was the shave ice. It was everything that people raved about. Soooooo good!

On vacation we did not venture out too much. We attended a luau and it was really very nice. I took a day and visited Kalama Village which is a local marketplace. It is filled with locals that sell hand crafted items and beautiful suvenirs. My greatest take back was locally grown coffee beans. I am a avid coffee drinker so I was stoked to try coffee from the different locations.

05/25/2026

Rhoida in Tanzania 🇹🇿

Thank you for supporting us, so we can support people like Rhoida from Tanzania. Your purchase helped fund a microloan to help buy more materials for tailoring.

Rhoida, a 48-year-old entrepreneur, has been operating a tailoring business, supported by a fruit-selling business since 2011 near the town center. She started with little capital and has progressively grown her business, reflecting strong resilience and good business management skills.

Her family provides full support in running the business, which serves as a key source of income for meeting essential household needs, including education, medical expenses, and utility bills.

This loan is important because it helps increase the productivity and income of rural farmers in Tanzania.

05/22/2026

5 Unreal Beaches Our Totes Have Explored

Hello Travelers,
From the Bahamas to Zanzibar, our totes have been lucky enough to tag along to some ridiculously beautiful beaches. Here’s 5.

Abaco Islands 🇧🇸 Tahiti Beach
This is the kind of beach screensavers dream about.
Shallow turquoise water stretches forever, boats anchor just offshore, and the sand feels like powdered sugar. No giant resorts. No chaos. Just pure Caribbean perfection.
If your ideal day involves swimming, boating, and losing track of time entirely… this is your spot.

Kauai 🇺🇸 Hanalei Bay
Mountains rise straight out of the ocean here.
Hanalei Bay feels wild, cinematic, and untouched in a way that’s hard to explain until you see it yourself. One minute it’s sunshine and surfers, the next a rainbow appears over the cliffs like Hawaii is showing off again.
It’s not just a beach. It’s an atmosphere.

Zanzibar 🇹🇿 Nungwi Beach
The water in Zanzibar looks photoshopped.
Bright blue dhow boats float across crystal-clear water while the tide slowly reveals endless white sandbars. The sunsets here feel slower somehow, like the whole island collectively agreed to relax.
A beach that makes you immediately start searching flights.

Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹 Fiordo di Furore
Not all great beaches are wide and sandy.
Some are tucked between dramatic cliffs beneath tiny stone bridges on the Italian coastline.
Fiordo di Furore feels hidden, cinematic, and impossibly Italian. Swim in deep blue water by day, then grab pasta overlooking the sea by night.
Honestly unfair how beautiful this place is.

Santorini 🇬🇷 Red Beach
Only Santorini could make a volcanic rock beach look this good.
Towering red cliffs crash into deep blue water, creating one of the most surreal beaches in Europe. It feels more like another planet than a coastline.
Stay for sunset. Trust us.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

The Senegal Weekender 🇸🇳

Kick those generic bags to the curb. Each weekender tote is designed for the traveler who carries more than just things - they carry stories. On the outside: durable, adventure-ready fabric built for every journey. On the inside: fabrics inspired by a country’s textures, colors, and traditions. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and lined with stories from across the world.

Inside fabric inspired by the textures and traditions of Senegal in West Africa.

Your purchase helps to fund a microloan to a farmer, artisan, or small business owner in the country where the fabric is from (or nearby country). We’ve been able to support thousands of families and communities already and plan on thousands more with your support!

05/17/2026

The Caribbean Tote 🌴🌴🌴

Kick those generic bags to the curb. Traveler totes are made from fabrics handpicked by fellow adventurers from around the world. They send us the fabric, and we craft it into a one-of-a-kind backpack. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and lined with stories from across the world.

Traditional fabric from the Caribbean brought to you by traveler Tim Gibson.

Limited Edition: Only 24 made

05/16/2026

We create backpacks inspired by countries all over the world! But it is more than just a backpack; it connects diverse cultures and creates change.

We allocate 20% of the profits from each tote to fund an interest-free microloan to a farmer or small business owner in a developing country. Why? Because these communities don't have access to conventional financing or banks. These microloans help them on their path to achieving their dreams and uplifting their communities.

By choosing to carry Taaluma, you're inspiring adventure, celebrating cultures, and helping communities - one tote at a time.

05/15/2026

🤙 This weekend only 😎

Our Khadi Collection is 20% off.

Use code KHADI

This collection is crafted from hand-spun Khadi fabric, celebrating a centuries-old tradition of spinning and weaving cotton by hand. Naturally textured, durable, and full of character, each tote carries the spirit of craftsmanship and simplicity. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and woven with stories that give meaning in every thread.

https://www.carryacountry.com/collections/khadi-collection

05/15/2026

Hello

Good news… your tote just got a side hustle 🌍

Our Taaluma Ambassador Program is BACK, and this time it’s better than ever.

Here’s the deal:

You share Taaluma with your friends, followers, or that one person who always asks, “wait, where’d you get that bag?”

And every time someone buys using your link… you get 15% of the sale. 💸

Oh...and it gets even better:

They also get 15% OFF automatically at checkout (by using your personal link).

So basically…

You win.

They win.

And more microloans get funded around the world. 🌎

Here’s how to get started:

Sign up here → ambassador.carryacountry.com
Grab your personal link
Share it anywhere (IG, TikTok, texts, carrier pigeon… we don’t judge)
That’s it. No minimums. No weird rules. Just share + earn.

And hey, if nothing else, it’s a pretty great excuse to talk about your favorite tote a little more 😉

P.S. Yes, this means your next trip could be partially funded by your tote… just saying ✈️

Happy Travels!