One of the greatest aspects of traveling is meeting new people and learning of both our differences and our similarities. Through stories, we all relate to one another by sharing our seemingly unique yet common experiences, especially our understandings of love and heartbreak.   This week, Yampu Tours Vice President, Monica Irauzqui sat down with Sarah of The Breakup Evolution […]

Yampu Tours Vice President, Monica recently had a fun discussion with Debra from the podcast “Have a Seat… Conversations with Women in the Workplace”. During the show, Debra and guests enjoy a lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path. Each week guests will share the […]

Yampu Tours Cofounder, Monica Irauzqui had a chance to sit down with Simone Kaplan of the podcast Unlicensed Therapist. Join the two as they discuss life-changing events, complicated decisions, and being a part of the travel industry. Listen to the full podcast below!   More about Simone I’m a certified Oncology Massage Therapist and have been practicing bodywork for twenty […]

So much for that “20-20 vision”, we hoped for. But 2021 is a new year, and as the saying goes, “New year, new destination.” Okay, that might not be the actual saying, but we believe this year will be the year of make-up vacations and travel restarts! So, dust off your passport and take a look at some of Yampu’s […]

As part of our quarantine themed “Roam from Home” blog series, Yampu Tours sets to alleviate symptoms of the travel-bug with inspiring ways to see the world from the comfort of our own homes, and what better way to escape than through the pages of a book? Who knows, you might even add a few more destinations to your bucket […]

If you are like us, you are never quite as happy as when you are traveling. Although we are doing our part and staying home to protect others during this time, our entire Yampu Team is addicted to travel and can get a little stir crazy… As part of our quarantine themed “Roam from Home” blog series, Yampu Tours sets […]

Social distancing, not isolation. While many of us travelers work from home, care for the children who are home from school, and cuddle our fur babies who love the new schedule, we continue dreaming of travel. We are here for you. Our Travel Experts will continue providing you with travel inspiration full of valuable, firsthand knowledge and unique perspective. Shoot us an […]

Yampu Tours Co-founder, Monica had the honor to be one of the guests on the Best Morning Routine, Ever podcast with Lunide Louis recently.   Each episode discusses effective morning routines of entrepreneurs and thought leaders in their appropriate fields while they discuss how their healthy morning habits have contributed to their success. The show goes forth to bless, heal, […]

Can you believe it’s already a new year, let alone a whole new decade? Time sure flies when you’re having fun exploring the world! To get you inspired for your future travel adventures in the new decade, Yampu’s travel experts have put together a list of their top destinations to add to your travel list in 2020!   General Sales […]

  Since our founding, Yampu Tours has had a steadfast commitment to supporting the areas to which we travel in order to provide a long-lasting future for this beautiful world we live in.   Always looking for opportunities to give back to the local communities around the globe, we believe that responsible travel is a means of not only experiencing […]

The only thing better than meeting expectations is exceeding them.   Yampu Co-Founder, Monica Irauzqui had the honor to sit down for an interview with keynote speaker, Tony Winyard who hosts the Podcast Exceeding Expectations. Each episode of Exceeding Expectations features an interview with a person that loves their work and tries to far exceed the expectations of their clients. […]

Authentic Travel with Monica Irauzqui Woman business owner, mother, and world traveler, Yampu’s Monica Irauzqui has visited over 50 destinations during her lifetime where she has gained an exceptional level of expertise in nearly all things travel. In an interview with esteemed speaker, Chris Smit of Culture Matters, Monica shared her travel knowledge with excellent insights on how to be […]

Paraty; a Charming, Cobble Stoned Gem. General Sales Manager, Karolina Guilcapi shares her favorite spot in Brazil. I have been selling Paraty for 10+ years. It is a small fishing village, that is reached by a narrow coastal road 4 hours from Rio. I have been intrigued by it for a long time, and right before I left for my […]

There are so many great and inspired employees at Yampu Tours who work behind the scenes to dream up the amazing, custom-made tours we offer our clients. Meet one of our teammates, Lance, an experienced traveler and photographer with in-depth product know-how, in the Q&A below! Name: Lance Caron Title: Marketing Coordinator Hometown: Eden Mills, VT. Time at Yampu: Almost 3 years! […]

Name: Kay Webster Hometown:  Fort Lauderdale, FL Time with Yampu: Since February 2018.   Q: What is the best vacation you’ve been on?  A: Definitely my three month trip around Europe! It sparked my desire to travel and explore the world.   Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I wanted to be a […]

Yampu’s general sales manager, Karolina, has been making the dreams of Yampu travelers come true for more than ten years. A true world traveler, she inspires her colleagues and clients with her firsthand knowledge and fun-loving and adventurous spirit. As a veteran tour consultant and experienced traveler, she is always happy to help anyone on the Yampu team. Learn more […]

Name: Meghan Holly Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL Time with Yampu: Since May 2017. Q: Before working at Yampu Tours, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I spent two summers in Alaska warding off ill-tempered grizzly bears and overly rugged mountain men. Ok just kidding (sort of). I worked for two different cruise lines based in […]

This month we would like to give props to Yampu’s Air Coordinator, Linda; the lady behind the scenes who makes sure travel plans aren’t just left up in the air! Name: Linda Gardner Hometown: Boston, MA Time with Yampu: Since July 2012  Q: Would you say you are messy or organized? A: It depends on the circumstances.  I am totally OCD with cleaning my house […]

Learn all about our lovely tour designer, Michelle, who is an essential part of making clients’ dream travel plans come true! Name: Michelle Dorval Hometown: Sutton, Massachusetts How long have you been with Yampu? 10 months! Q: What advice do you have for prospective travelers? A: Go with the flow! You will be surprised just how many life long memories can […]

In the summer of 2016, Yampu decided to take more concrete steps toward growth and implemented a tour designer training program, which required trainees that would help to shape Yampu’s growing company culture. Maggie was one of the first people to complete the program and to be promoted to join Yampu’s tour consultant team. Now, she uses her creativity to […]