Now that 2021 is said and done, we welcome the new in 2022! As the saying goes, “New Year, New Destination.” Okay, that might not be the actual saying, but we believe you deserve to travel somewhere new in 2022! So get inspired and take a look at Yampu Tours’ Top Travel Destinations to Book in the New Year with […]
Monica Irauzqui, New York Times Speaker, Corporate Trainer on Travel and Co-founder of Yampu Tours recently sat down with Mr.Curtis Jackson of Living the Dream with Curveball podcast. On the Show, Curtis interviews guests that teach, motivate, and inspire others with extraordinary stories about how they contribute to the world to try and make life better for others. When listening […]
Updated 11/23/2021 From darkness comes the light! Here are the Countries Reopening to Tourism Like you, we have been keeping our eyes on the news for months now, searching and waiting for a shred of light during these unprecedented times and keeping track of countries reopening to tourism. We are sure you have seen the great achievements that modern medicine […]
Join Yampu Tours Cofounder, Monica Irauzqui on a special episode all about travel on The Open Highway podcast! A topical conversation podcast hosted by Eric Paul Erickson, The Open Highway show brings the discovery of the open road into the discourse of modern conversation. Much like the old days when we would sit down at a roadside diner and […]
A Yampu How-to to Giving the Gift of Travel Just in case you haven’t realized, the time is near… Before you know it, the holidays will be here, and your loved ones will be ecstatically opening up gifts that you painstakingly scowered poorly lit department stores, hand wrapped, and lovingly placed beneath the tree with anticipation for that loving glow […]
New Tips to Prepare for a Trip During Covid-19, and a Few Old Tips You May Have Forgotten For many people, 2021 marks the return to travel. With so many canceled and postponed trips in the past year, both travelers and the countries who welcome them are excited to see the world open back up, as more countries open to […]
Even though travel is still restricted in some countries, numerous destinations have devised advanced plans to welcome travelers again with different regulations and advanced safety protocols to ensure the health of both travelers and residents who rely on tourism. We at Yampu have always made our travelers’ health and safety our first priority. We are pro-active to show our clients we […]
These are the Most Beautiful Destinations in the World And you can experience them all with Yampu Tours. From the otherworldly terrain of Cappadocia, Turkey to the teeming wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, beauty surrounds us on this tiny spinning rock that we call home. Sometimes we need to take a step back and realize just how stunning mother nature truly is […]
When embarking on a trip, a traveler always looks forward to have an experience of a lifetime, the kind that makes them pause and think about how unbelievably gorgeous the world is. But how can you increase the chances of getting that indefinable bonus quality in your travel experience? Yampu Tours’ Vice President, Monica Irauzqui sits down with Shock Your […]
A dip in the ocean and a stroll through the sand is more than just a pleasant diversion from your work life. It turns out that a trip to the shore can give your mental health a big boost. The benefits of vacationing You get to take a break. Many of us deal with stress on a daily basis […]
Travel Bubble Podcast: Nooks and Crannies In a not-so-far-fetched, dystopian future, world authorities have put all citizens on lockdown. Thankfully, you can still go on holiday but there is a catch- you can only choose 3 countries to visit for the rest of your life. Every Wednesday, Matty Dyas talks to travel industry professionals, globetrotters and adventurers from all over […]
Yampu Tours founders, Monica and Jose Irauzqui recently returned from an inspection trip to Costa Rica, checking that all hotels and services are to Yampu’s gold standards, especially during this strange time. The two were thoroughly impressed by the attention to cleanliness and safety at every turn, meeting Yampu’s requirements with flying colors. Sharing some of their experiences and what […]
Monica Irauzqui recently had the chance to catch up with Clevelanders, Ken Dworznik, and Ted Klopp on their podcast “Two Middle-Aged Men in Cleveland”. On the show this week, the three discuss the distribution of the COVID vaccines, how travel and tourism are affected and what unique travel spots Monica recommends as a travel expert. Tune in to the episode […]
As a honeymoon, an anniversary gift, or a “just because” romantic getaway, travel brings couples together as they try new, exciting things. Whether you are embarking on a new journey together or are looking to spice things up with a little adventure, Yampu Tours’ travel experts can craft the perfect romantic escapade. To ensure your romantic getaway is beyond perfect, […]
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 […]
Turning the Place of Our Dreams Into A Memory with Monica Irauzqui Traveling has this particular effect on us; the more we travel, we realize how much we didn’t see, how much we won’t see, and how much we want to see of the world. Join Yampu Tours Co-Founder, Monica Irauzqui as she discusses the possibilities of traveling during the […]
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 […]
Like for you and many others, this year was not what we expected. Yet through the hardships, our loyal travelers like yourself have kept us going and we thank you, with the deepest of gratitude. May we continue this journey, like many others we have had together in the past, with optimism and kindness. Just know that when you […]
Being a Digital Nomad, free of restrictions of needing to work in a designated space like an office, has become a growing trend over the last decade as technology becomes more reliable and jobs move to online platforms. Gone are the days of the need for cubicles, small talk at the water cooler, and 9-5 office hours. Work culture is […]
Want to plan a safari and visit Kenya, Africa? We’ll discuss Kenya tourism, things to do in Kenya, and how to prepare for a trip to Africa. In 2017, it was bestowed recognized as Place to Be by the World Travel Awards. As the world’s leading safari destination, there is no other place to go see a safari if you […]
