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
The tourism we dream of
The tourism we dream of is solidary. Lucas in the Mexico project. Traveling is our life. For us there is nothing better than taking the backpack, going to the airport and embarking on an adventure! Immerse ourselves in other cultures. But we are realists: we know that it is not sustainable to continue traveling the way we do. Today, World Tourism Day, at Tumaini we reflect on what the tourism we dream of would be like. These are our 5 keys: 1 The tourism we dream of empowers the local community We have seen it in countries like
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 for getting around Bangkok
Bangkok is known for its Buddhist temples. Is it the first time you travel to Thailand? Do you land in Bangkok and don't know how to start moving around the city? After having visited "the city of angels" several times, we will tell you 8 practical tips to get the most out of your stay. Aim, Aim! 1) Money All ATMs charge 220 THB (approx. 6 euros) commission and the exchange rate they apply is quite bad. It is much better to take cash in EUR/USD and change at any Casa de Cambio
Can you take photos on solidarity trips? Yes, but responsibly!
A girl from the project from Kenya. The photo is positive and transmits strength. We visit incredible, exotic places, we meet exciting people and the temptation is great… why not take a photo to remember our trip forever? But, before giving the "click", we must think twice! What seems like a harmless act can have negative consequences for many people and environments. So our position is clear: yes, you can take photos during our solidarity trips, but not in any way! During your tourist visits
There is life beyond Machu Picchu: 8 wonders of Peru that you must visit
Cristina during her solidarity trip to PeruWhen we visited Peru for the first time, we had an obsession: visiting Machu Picchu. And the experience was incredible, but... Now that we have traveled the country of the Incas several times, we can say it: there are other places that are MUCH worth it and that, in addition, are not so exploited, so you can visit them with peace of mind and no crowds. We share our 8 favorites!1 Guided tour of CuscoThere are many companies that organize guided tours of the historic center of Cusco. We did a Free Tour
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
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
María José in India: "The nerves vanished immediately".
María José with several students from the NGO If she had to keep one thing from her trip, María José would be clear: "I loved getting to know the way of life and way of thinking of the Tibetans". In November, this Barcelona native spent 15 days at McLeod Gang giving English classes to Tibetan refugees who have fled the horror. "I'm glad that there are NGOs like Tumaini. It is important to know the reality of these places and to collaborate. Sometimes we get too caught up in 'our own bubble'," she explains. What is it like
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