Hello, I'm Natasha and I'm so pleased you're here!
 

I’ve always been a traveller at heart. Born in Manila, raised between Abu Dhabi and Vancouver, and now based in Toronto, my life has taken me across continents and cultures - from London and Montreal to Paris and Florence. As someone with a mixed Filipino-Iraqi background, I’ve always taken pride in sharing my own traditions while staying deeply curious about others. Connection - through stories, food, and shared experience - has always been at the centre of how I move through the world.
 

I founded The Voyagiste in 2015 to create the kind of travel experiences I love: journeys that bring people together, open perspectives and leave you feeling inspired and restored. Trips that are not only memorable, but meaningful - designed with intention, and with a positive impact in mind.
 

The Voyagiste is a woman-powered business, rooted in a commitment to supporting and uplifting women. From the partners and collaborators I work with, to most of the travelers who join our trips and the communities we visit - I aim to prioritize women-led and women-owned businesses whenever possible. It’s a small but powerful way to support local economies, strengthen communities and create more equitable opportunities.

I believe that getting out of your comfort zone is a positive thing. I think that making memories and connecting with people is much more satisfying than collecting objects (but that the thrill of finding that gorgeous artisan-made piece in a local market is gratifying, too). And I think that the best gift we can give ourselves is a life well lived – and what better way to do that than travel!
 
I hope to travel with you soon.

xo

natasha@thevoyagiste.com