In February, I ventured to Vietnam, travelling from Hanoi to Sa Pa with TextileSeekers, a boutique travel company founded by Thao Phuong that is dedicated to promoting sustainability, community, craft traditions and artisanal expertise. Thao curates these tours for women (in partnership with local tribeswomen and charity organisations), introducing her travellers to the region’s cultural wonders. It is a unique chance to slow down and seek beauty - and a reminder that travel is about connection as much as adventure.

Understandably at the moment, travel is on hold as we come to terms with our new circumstances and focus on keeping safe, staying home and helping those in need. It is not an easy time for anyone. So I wanted to share these images - captured by Angela Terrell, my mother, who often joins me on these jaunts - as a reminder of how vibrant, diverse and wonderful our world is. They are postcards from another place … and another time.

TextileSeekers shall continue to offer intimate, guided tours through Vietnam in the not too distant future (you can keep and eye on Thao’s plans, progress and collaborations by clicking here), but until then, we hope you enjoy these snapshots - reminders of what is out there, waiting to be discovered, when the world is ready. Liz Schaffer & Angela Terrell