Eradication of Poverty Day. Traveller, your contribution counts!
Child in one of the projects in Kenya. Poverty is not a matter of economics, but a matter of human rights. Its causes are complex, but at Tumaini we are convinced that, with a little political will, eradicating it is possible. And what does this have to do with travel? A lot. Read on!Women on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, India.Poverty in numbersThroughout the world, more than 800 million people still live on less than $1.25 a day and many lack access
Traveling women of history: their bravery motivates us to travel!
Traveling alone is possible. Take a look at Tumaini's solidarity trips! They broke prejudices, avoided dangers and sometimes even had to pose as men. With only one goal: to travel the world. We introduce you to four brave women who traveled at a time when everything was forbidden. Their stories invite us to grab our backpacks and… fly! The world with too many things to discover, take a journey of solidarity!1 Egeria, the first traveler in history? It was the year 382 AD. C. when Egeria made the decision: he wanted to visit several Holy Places
How to overcome the crisis after a trip
Volunteer at the elephant rescue center in Thailand. It has been the summer of our lives. We have had adventures, we have immersed ourselves in a new culture, we have made new friends. But... it's time to go back! CRISIS! How to face the routine again without dying trying? We tell you the 5 keys that we use in Tumaini to overcome the post-trip crisis and start the course on the right foot!1 Take your time to assimilate the experience It has happened to us on many trips: we returned from evaluating projects in Cambodia
8 tips to move around Lima
Open your eyes! Any corner of Lima can surprise you. Is it the first time you travel to Peru? Do you land in Lima and don't know how to start moving around the city? After several trips around the country, we give you 8 keys to acclimatize as quickly as possible. 1) Money The currency of Peru is the nuevo sol, and the approximate exchange rate is 3.60 - 3.80 nuevos soles per euro. We recommend you take a part in cash (euros and/or dollars) for the first few days and then withdraw money from the ATM
International health insurance, travel insurance or credit card insurance: how do they differ?
On a trip you must have insured medical assistance. We will tell you how! Is it true that our credit card includes insurance? What coverages does it offer? If I go on a trip abroad and I want to have health care, what option do I contract? We solve your doubts in this post!1 International medical insuranceIt is designed for people who are going to live abroad for a long period of time. It is usually contracted for one year. It covers both emergency treatment and daily medical care in any country in its coverage area. In addition, it allows you to choose
Responsible Traveler Kit II: how to impact culture as little as possible?
Tourist "Show" in Peru. We saw them dressed in T-shirts a few minutes before. It happened to us in Peru. We hired an excursion to see the jungle of Iquitos and they told us that we would visit "a community that lives in isolation and that has preserved its ancestral customs until today." When we were arriving by canoe, we saw how a boy dressed in a T-shirt was running to warn the rest. We arrived and the same boy was dressed in a kind of "skirt" made with nearby plants and had his face painted. They danced a “dance
7 films to start travelling... before leaving!
A child plays near the NGO we work with in Cambodia - your trip can start long before the plane takes off! Whether you have already chosen your next destination or are still undecided, we encourage you to watch one of these 7 films to immerse yourself in the landscape and culture you will soon be visiting. We watched them before we left and they helped us to get an idea of the reality we were about to encounter (and to start dreaming 😄). Take note, take note! Elephant in the middle
International volunteering as a couple: why not?
Dani and Isa during their solidarity trip to India this summer. A romantic dinner? A book? Chocolates? No! The best Valentine's gift is an experience that makes you grow as a person, get closer to your partner, help others... the best gift is a solidarity trip as a couple! You do not believe it? We interviewed two couples who have already experienced it and who recommend it 100%. Dani and Isa in India: solidarity honeymoon Isa and Dani's honeymoon was not a cruise around the islands
How to volunteer in a southern country?
How to be a volunteer in a country of the South? We tell you in four keys."I would love to volunteer abroad, but I have a thousand doubts! How do I choose the destination? Is my profile suitable for the NGO? Will I stay with other volunteers? Is the food available? included?". Every day messages like this arrive in Tumaini from people who want to make a solidarity trip and don't know where to start. We tell you how to do international volunteering in four keys! 1. Choosing the destinationA solidarity trip is an intense experience, filled with
What is a solidarity trip? 5 keys to understand it
Luis during his solidarity trip to an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Many and many of you have asked us the same questions. What is a solidarity trip? Visit an NGO during my vacation? Make a donation? be cooperative? We tell you what we understand by solidarity trip in Tumaini in 5 keys!1. A solidarity trip is a trip to a country in the South Surely you have seen volunteer and cultural exchange programs in Europe, the United States, etc. and most offer interesting experiences. But, for Tumaini, taking a solidarity trip means getting to know