Travel doesn’t fall into our laps. It starts with you! Sometimes you need a bit of courage to take that initial leap, so we thought we’d end the week with our own nudge of inspiration. Conquer the latter, and climb to this cabin! Take the step, and start up the ladder to those rice paddies! Relax, and take a seat. […]
Enjoy another Thirsty Thursday with the South-East Asian flavor of the Singapore Sling! The Singapore Sling was developed sometime before 1915, by Ngiam Tong Boon. A Hainanese bartender, he was working at the famous Raffles Hotel Singapore, in the bustling Long Bar. In the Hotel’s museum, visitors may view the safe in which Mr. Ngiam locked away his precious recipe […]
For all of those looking to enjoy this Thirsty Thursday, we have the traditional Peruvian cocktail recipe waiting for you! The preparation of Pisco with lemon dates back to the 18th century, and the first Pisco Sour is theorized to have been created in the early 1920’s, by bartender Victor Vaughn Morris. He was an American who had lived in […]
After her recent travels to Africa, the Vice President of Yampu Tours, Monica Irauzqui, is excited to start planning new safari options! Now even more of an expert in the region, read on to let her help you find the best safari option for you! What kind of Safari is for you? “A Safari trip is a bucket list place […]
Yampu Tours prides themselves on their enthusiasm with the destinations they sell. Why is this? The Yampu Crew has, or wants to travel to these places themselves! After a quick survey, here are the favorites for the travel team! Q: What is/are your top destination(s)? A: Jose: Peru, Bali, S Africa, Nicaragua, Patagonia Monica: My Top 5 list is Peru, […]
Codes for Calling Internationally As soon as we learned to dial, we have been memorizing phone numbers; Home phone, the number to call “sick” out of school, and every friend whose number we scribbled down at lunch. As you get older, the numbers you know just slightly change; family members cellphones, the number to call “sick” out of work, and […]
The Vice President of Yampu Tours, Monica Irauzqui, just returned from a thrilling trip to the wonders of southern Africa. On inspection in South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, the travel guru found herself face to face with a plethora of exotic wildlife, conquered the magnificent landscapes tours around Table Mountain, and found bliss within the safari. This bliss was called […]
Make a trip to the Galapagos your next big Adventure! Built into our elementary school curriculum, the Galapagos are a key part in our teachings on evolution. In 1835, Charles Darwin came to the islands aboard the HMS Beagle, full of ambition and calculated theories. His observations and collections from this journey helped the development of Darwin’s theory of evolution […]
If you enjoyed the Peruvian flare of the Ceviche last week, then you will love the tickling taste of these Conchitas a la Parmesana (Broiled Parmesan Scallops). This fantastic dish is a delicacy of Peru, combining fresh seafood with a tasty South American flare. This quick and simple recipe will push those seafood cravings into a full-blown obsession! CONCHITAS A […]
As one of Yampu Tours’ Travel Consultants inspects the beauty and culture of Brazil, she found a must-have for our tailor-made itineraries to the area: Horseback Riding in the Pantanal How does Yampu Tours decide where to send their valued clients? They make sure to personally inspect every detail of their destinations. Yampu provides not only a high quality service, […]
Push your Limits with These Adventure Tours around the World Even if you find yourself apprehensive at times, we all have a secret adventure nut that’s buried deep within us. This may not mean bungee jumping off a bridge over the Amazon, but could purely be the urge to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Your […]
The Vice President of Yampu Tours, Monica Irauzqui has become a true travel guru across the globe. Furthermore, she has been taking her experiences and forming them into a skill in her own home. Monica has become a master of Peruvian cuisine. Modest about her new hobby, listen to her take on the South American cuisine, and steal her recipe […]
The flowers are blooming, the birds are humming, and the sun is shining. The air is full of spring cheer, so we think it’s time to celebrate. It’s time for our May Promotion! As Yampu Tours expects nothing but the best for our clients’, we have traveled and explored the many destinations that we sell. From inspecting the hotels, […]
Take that Vacation at These TOP Summer Destinations As the school yards clear out, and the flower blooms start to burst, it’s time for that much anticipated season . . . Summer Vacation! You worked hard through the holidays, and made it through the muddy spring, so it’s time for some much needed time off. Only one question remains. […]
One of the most common, and delicious dishes you’ll find around Vietnam is the Deep Fried Spring Roll. Crunchy on the outside, with a burst of moist flavor on the inside, you’ll find it difficult not to add these to your meal. The following is a quick and simple recipe that we acquired during our cooking class on the Paradise […]
We all have a bucket list. The problem is, sometimes we keep adding to the on-going bullets, as opposed to checking off those at the top. Realistically, our bucket lists will be something we manipulate in the back of our mind for the rest of our lives, but it might be time to start whittling it down! With this, we […]
The plans are set. You’ve covered every detail of the trip down to which top you’re going to wear out for your first dinner in (enter your destination here). There’s nothing left to do at this point but… PACK. That stressful and tedious task will keep you up at night for days leading up to your departure. Well, we are here […]
As one of the most anticipated aspects of our trip, we didn’t even know what to expect upon arrival to Halong Bay. Once we hit the coast, we were immediately speechless as the islands started to pop up out of the mystical fog. Once out of the van, our first real exposure to the bay was the lined up boats, […]
Now known as the Oscars of travel, the World Travel Awards are celebrating their 20th year landmark. The event serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, the ceremonies are attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international media. […]
When traveling abroad, one of the more intimidating aspects can be attempting the new cuisine. You really don’t know where that meat is coming from, you can’t read any of the menus, and you can’t help but watch those veggies being sautéed next to the frying scorpions. No matter which way you slice it, trying new dishes abroad can always […]