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 […]

  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 Orphaned Starfish Foundation is dedicated to helping orphans, victims of abuse, survivors of trafficking, indigenous children and at-risk youth break their cycles of abuse and poverty through technology-based education, job training and job placement assistance and commit to every program for life. On October 18, 2019 Orphaned Starfish Foundation (OSF) held their 15th gala at the Cipriani Wall Street […]

Joe and Paul Franzetti share their creative Adventures while opening the windows to Scandinavia. True art is subjective. However, art is an expression of the artist to inspire viewers to look beyond the canvas in hopes that they will assimilate to the same raw emotions and experiences in which the piece represents. To achieve such momentous works, these creators search […]

I have always believed that giving back is important for living a quality life.  I have been so lucky throughout my own life that I have the desire to pass that positivity back into the world.  I am passionate about the people in all the places we travel as they give me much more than I could give them. It […]

Acknowledged annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a worldwide celebration in which various events are held to show support for environmental protection. Since Yampu Tours’ founding, the company has had an unwavering commitment to supporting the regions in which we explore in order to provide a long-lasting future for this stunning world we live in. From sourcing eco-friendly accommodations […]

The benefits of travel, experiencing the world first hand, is unmeasurable as great positivity stems from seeing the world with one’s own eyes. Paul and Joe Franzetti, a dynamic father-son duo and Yampu Travelers, have managed to bring together their talents and inspiration from their world travels to not only release creative energy, but to inspire others and benefit those […]

By Ellen Lutwak While ‘tis the season reveled for giving, Yampu Tours is proud to be recognized for giving back all year round. Topping our list: contributing to the local economy of our destinations, a core commitment to responsible travel.   Reforest Patagonia By traveling to Chilean Patagonia with Yampu, you’ve already made the choice to travel responsibly. Through Reforest […]

By Ellen Lutwak   Voluntourism is more than simply scheduling some volunteer time along with sightseeing. It is a purposeful activity – at its very best, enhanced by cultural sensitivity and responsible travel. For the traveler, such a journey can provide a deeply meaningful experience. Where do you begin when you want to venture out on a journey that includes […]

University of Vermont student and MEDLIFE volunteer, Ian McHale, shares his experience in Puno, Sillustani, and Uros during his last few days in Peru. Get an insider look on one of the most incredible parts of Peru in his account of his experience with Yampu below. Have you ever seen a sky so blue? Oh My God!!  As I Stepped off […]

If you’ve been keeping up with our sponsored UVM student, Ian, you’ll know how hard he and the MEDLIFE team have been working to provide medical solutions and community development to the outskirts of Lima, Peru. To thank him for all of the amazing work he has done and for sharing his account of the experience, we sent him on a […]

Week 11 Ending my Week 11 a bit early but I wanted to share my last days with MEDLIFE before I begin my awesome excursion this week with Yampu Tours for my last full week in Peru!!! With my last few days with MEDLIFE I spent the whole week in the field working with the volunteers and leading post clinic […]

Week 10 Crazy that I have just over one week left here in Lima, Peru!!! It has been an amazing summer and I can’t believe everything that I have seen, worked on and created while working with MEDLIFE. I am so proud to have served these communities and I can’t wait to see more community development projects that are in […]

Week 9 This past week I had a lot of time off and a lot of time in the field and I had the best day I’ve had in Lima. For one of my days off I decided to go surfing in Miraflores with my friend Alexa! For less than $20 we had one on one surfing lessons and were in the water […]

Yampu is happy to celebrate Hotel Punta Islita’s special opening of Islita School Ten months ago, Hotel Punta Islita enlisted the support of affiliates, friends, guests, and artists to build a special project — Islita School.  The school stands out as a model of how media, art, and an innovative eco-design naturally cools the learning environment in humid tropical climates. […]

Check out the projects MEDLIFE volunteer interns worked on last week, as told by Ian! Week 8 We are wrapping up our summer internship now in the office and it’s unbelievable what we have completed over the past eight weeks. I am so excited for next week since we are building and completing Jorge’s Ramp!!! This past week, I was on one project […]

Having the opportunity to witness all of the incredible work MEDLIFE has been doing in Lima, Peru has been absolutely incredible. See this week’s report from Ian, a MEDLIFE volunteer intern who has dedicated his summer to making a difference and experiencing a different culture in South America. Week 7 Crazy to think that I’ve been living in Lima for […]

Check out Yampu-sponsored Ian McHale’s week of fundraising, medical outreach, and community development in Lima, Peru! Week 6 This past week has been so empowering!! I am now halfway through my MEDLIFE summer internship and its crazy how much I’ve already learned and experienced!!! I am looking forward to what the next six weeks will be like! A few of my fellow interns had the […]

This past week the MEDLIFE team showed us what it means to work hard & play hard. See Ian’s account of last week’s adventures (Hint: piranhas!) as well as the difference the MEDLIFE team is making in their patient follow-ups as they work to improve healthcare in the outskirts of Lima. Week 5 This past week was very eventful! I […]

It’s Yampu-sponsored MEDLIFE student, Ian’s, fourth week in Peru. This week’s update really emphasizes the hard work the MEDLIFE team has been putting  in, not only to promote a healthier community, but a happier one in Lima, Peru. Check out the video and update from Ian below to see the great strides they have made in community development. Week 4 […]