Travel through craft.

Individual and small-group travel, shaped by relationships, not checklists.

Each bespoke journey is shaped around a specific craft tradition, artisan community, or food culture, with daily life and landscape woven naturally throughout.
- Studio and workshop visits
- Shared meals with artisans and local hosts
- Markets, villages, and working landscapes
- Time for conversation, sketching, writing, or wandering
Locally owned boutique hotels, guesthouses, or family-run stays chosen for comfort, character, and a strong sense of place.
Craft Journeys are usually to 1-6 people, allowing for ease, intimacy, and genuine exchange.
Trips are developed with artisans, guides, historians, and hosts I know and trust — people I return to.
Most trips run 2–7 days — enough time to settle in, with space to wander, rest, and reflect.

What you’ll find:

- 5–7 Days
- A slow, culturally rich journey through Moldova’s artisan villages, heritage crafts, boutique wineries, and rural traditions—designed for the traveler drawn to authenticity, slow travel, and exploring the country’s local craft + traditions.
- Moldova is for travelers who want to go a little further off the map — a quietly compelling place whose non-EU status only adds to its sense of discovery.

- 1 Day
- Explore the historic town of Barcelos, a cornerstone of Portugal’s folk art and ceramic traditions
- Visit the renowned weekly market, one of the oldest in the country, filled with local makers and produce
- Discover Barcelos’ deep pottery heritage, from traditional figurines to expressive folk ceramics, and special visits with some of the masters. Visit artisan workshops and meet some of the masters.
- Experience local food.
- 1.2 or 1 full day
- Discover off-the-beaten-path ceramic ateliers, exquisite Portuguese brands, and not-to-miss historic + antique shops. The trip’s focus is artisanship, a world Annie knows well. She takes you to some of her favorite addresses throughout the city, where Annie has developed personal relationships, many of which are hidden and require appointment only, an experience for those who love quality design, unique handmade pieces, and craft heritage.
- 1 day
- Discover Annie’s favorite artisans across Alentejo, highlighting the region’s rich traditions of pottery and craftsmanship. Each experience is customized to client interests and includes visits to select workshops specializing in local ceramics and textiles.
- Conclude the day with a shared traditional meal.
- Car provided

- 1 Day
- Discover off-the-beaten-path ceramic ateliers, exquisite Portuguese brands, and not-to-miss historic + antique shops. The trip’s focus is artisanship, a world Annie knows well. She takes you to some of her favorite addresses throughout the city, where Annie has developed personal relationships, many of which are hidden and require appointment only, an experience for those who love quality design, unique handmade pieces, and craft heritage.
- 1–7 Days
- Annie has spent the past 14 years traveling throughout Portugal, a place she now calls a second home. Working closely with a trusted local guide and partner based in the country, she curates special journeys focused on culture, sustainability, and art — each designed to support local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and respect the land.

A different sort of journey.

Slow travel.

Instead of jumping around or checking boxes, we make space for time — in workshops, at shared tables, and in conversation — so you can understand not just how things are made, but why they matter.
Built on relationships.

This isn’t a packaged group tour or traditional travel planning. Each trip is shaped by long-standing relationships, kept intentionally small, and designed for depth rather than spectacle or volume.
Giving back.

Travel designed to support artisan livelihoods, foster genuine exchange, and contribute to local communities and cultural continuity. Feel good traveling — not because it’s indulgent, but because it’s thoughtful.
Finding connection.

AOW Craft Journeys tend to resonate with those drawn to craft, culture, and food; that prefer depth over accumulation; and who want travel to be thoughtful and respectful.