We declare war on irresponsible tourism
Sign on the way to Machu Picchu prohibiting dumping garbage. We know: it is a radical headline. But, after our last trips, readings and hours of reflection, we cannot ignore the problem: people who make irresponsible tourism are harming the environment, culture, animals, and people! In the World Week of Climate Action, we denounce 5 irresponsible travel actions that we have observed lately and that must be changed, now! Do not skip the established paths. Respect the rules. 1 Breaking the rules, because I'm worth it! A
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.
#KLMFlySustainable: 9 bloggers, 9 learnings!
Traveling responsibly is easier than you think. KLM showed us on Saturday. Last Saturday we participated in the #KLMVuelaSostenible conference. In them, 9 travelers and bloggers shared little tricks to travel the world leaving as little footprint as possible. We have learned something from each one of them: Something to remember in #KLMVuelaSostenible. 1 Something to remember.com Who are they? Ruben and Lucia. Two advertisers who in 2013 decided to leave everything behind to pursue their dream of traveling around the world. They also made a documentary about rights
Always, always say NO to child labor
A volunteer with boys and girls at the educational center in Peru. In Peru, 21.8% of boys and girls cannot be what they are: children. And it is that this country is the one that leads the ranking of child labor in all of Latin America, followed by Bolivia and Paraguay. Says the 2018 report on child labor of the International Labor Organization. On the International Day against Child Labor from Tumaini we want to send a clear message: enough is enough! Those are the numbers, but how do you live?
8 tips to travel responsibly with the environment. Do you meet them all?
June 2 is World Responsible Tourism Day and from Tumaini we want to celebrate it... by raising awareness! Our actions as travelers are powerful, so let's turn it around to respect the environment, animals or culture while traveling. We share 8 tips to take care of the environment on our trips. Do you meet them all? 1 Always use refillable bottles According to data from Greenpeace, 8 million tons of garbage per year reach the seas and oceans. It is the equivalent to the weight of 800 Eiffel Tower! let's stop this
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
Climate change and its consequences. There is still time to stop it: take action!
Temperature rise. Drought. Loss of species. The symptoms suffered by the planet are evident and the "diagnosis" is very clear: climate change and its consequences. But luckily, youth have risen up worldwide to remind us that we still have time to act. From Tumaini we support the mobilizations of Fridays For Future and Youth for Climate and we remind you that you can also collaborate with the cause through an environmental solidarity trip. Don't look at us, join us! Climate change and its consequences The five most important consequences
5 activities with animals that you should NOT do on your travels
Monkey at the rescued wildlife centre in Bolivia. We confess: when we started travelling we didn't know it either. We saw people riding camels, or colourfully painted elephants in temples. Something told us that it wasn't right, but we didn't know the terrible reality that these practices hide! After more than 5 years organising solidarity trips, we tell you 5 activities with animals that you should say NO to on your trips. 1 Elephant shows According to World Animal Protection's 2017 report, out of the 2923 elephants used
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.