Solidarity Travel during covid
SOLIDARITY TRIPS DURING COVID PANDEMIA AND NGOs. THE REINVENTION OF TUMAINI FROM OUR SOLIDARITY TRIPS. A few days ago we were talking to Carmen García, the head of Asegurados Solidarios, about how this pandemic was affecting non-profit organisations. The first questions we asked ourselves were: can I travel during this pandemic, how can I travel with the Covid restrictions, can I travel without the Covid vaccine? Travelling in times of Covid-19, means looking at restrictions every day, testing all the time and more travel formalities: Will I lose the money I paid for my
Adventure in El Salvador with 10 kilos in your backpack
One of the biggest challenges when making our travel backpack is to put your whole life inside to spend 30 days. How do you do that? The answer is easy: simplify! I will tell you about my experience discovering El Salvador with a backpack, or without it
Coronavirus and travel liability
This is the kind of news we would never want to have to write. In view of the global emergency due to the coronavirus infection - covid 19 - and as our business is directly related to international air travel, we thought it would be useful to provide some basic information on what to do if you are planning to travel in the near future. These are general recommendations for any traveller as well as specific recommendations for Tumaini travellers. At Tumaini, we are closely following the evolution of the spread of the coronavirus internationally. We believe that the first thing to do is
How to take photos with animals on your travels?
Sloth bear in Costa Rica. Image by minkewink on Pixabay. You have booked a tour to a beautiful village in the jungle and everything seems respectful of nature. But, suddenly, a "neighbor" crosses your path with a sloth in her arms. It's so cute! You had never seen one up close and the lady encourages you to take it to take a picture. Between surprise and tenderness, you agree without thinking about the consequences. He asks you for a tip. We confess: it has happened to us too.
5 precautions before traveling to a southern country
At Tumaini, we advise you on how to prepare your solidarity trip to a country in the South. Don't panic: all the countries of the South are not dangerous. In fact, all the NGOs with which Tumaini collaborates are located in safe environments where travelers, as long as they are careful, can move without problems. But to travel the world responsibly is to do it with your eyes wide open and your mind conscious. Therefore, before traveling, keep these 5 tips in mind! Consider the situation
Top 8 travel Instagrammers that inspire us
Because they make us travel without leaving Madrid. Because they show us realities that we would not know otherwise. Because they are authentic, they have spent years with the backpack on their backs and they share their learning. These 8 Instagram accounts encourage us to travel the world! Instagram image of Carla's Suitcase. 1. Carla's Suitcase Follow her on @lamaletadecarla In her account you will find… honest and real images about the trips that Carla and Adrián make: Egypt, USA, Japan, etc. With practical advice and complete travel guides on his blog. Us
Why not donate or give alms when we travel to countries of the South?
Boys and girls in one of the projects in Kenya We traveled to Kenya, Peru or India and the brilliant idea occurred to us. There are hardly any toys or clothes there, so surely any donation is welcome! We load the backpack with what we think can be useful. And, the worst: we distribute it randomly. Perhaps, when a child approaches us in the street. Or our guide. We believe that we have acted generously, that our trip leaves a positive mark. But, EYE! donate in
Volunteering ≠ posturing: how to take photos of boys and girls during your solidarity trip
Example of a photo taken at one of our partner projects in Kenya. This summer it happened: social networks were filled with photos of celebrities together with black and Latino boys and girls. Many people who took solidarity trips posted images with adorable babies in their arms. Photos where the volunteer is the protagonist. Photos showing "how good or good we are". Photos that show neither reality nor dignity. Consequences of irresponsible photos At Tumaini we take the photos taken by volunteers very seriously.