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The word Tejas carries a radiant thread through languages and cultures.

In Sanskrit, tejas speaks of inner brilliance — the spiritual fire that lives within each human being. It is the light of will, of warmth, of becoming.

In my native Portuguese, it gently echoes the word esteja — a form of estar, meaning to be, to dwell, to rest fully in the present moment.

In Spanish, tejas means roof tiles — a quiet symbol of shelter, community, and the shared home we weave together.

Across these ancient and modern tongues runs a shared truth:

To travel well is to be wholly present.
To walk the world with Tejas is to move through it radiant and awake.

To travel is to become.

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Tejas was born from a personal longing — to offer my child and my community more than just a holiday. I wanted travel to be a living education, where reverence, curiosity, and relationship guide the way.

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I’ve spent over 20 years building partnerships, shaping brands, and curating experiences for some of the world’s most dynamic companies. From media and marketing to business strategy, my work has always been about connection — understanding what moves people, what inspires them, and how to create moments that last.

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But somewhere along the way, my own journey began to call me inward. Motherhood, a deep encounter with Steiner education, and a growing reverence for cultures and traditions opened a new path — one where travel could be more than escape. It could be soul work.

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As a mother, I see firsthand how easily the world can overwhelm our children with speed, division, and distraction.Through intentional journeys rooted in story, culture, and spirit, I’m doing my small part to weave healing back into how we experience the world — together.

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This is my offering: a gentle bridge between education and experience.

A small step toward the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

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Let’s journey with purpose.

Carolina de Oliveira (Jack’s mum) xx