The blog for those who want to explore the world as a traveler, not a tourist. Discover destinations, tips, and information to travel responsibly.

This is IMPRONTE VIVE, the monthly newsletter for those who want to resist travel FOMO, learn how NOT to be a tourist 🧢🤳, and discover their activist soul (el fuego dentro)! 🗺️

You land in Nairobi with your heart full of expectations. Outside the airport, the air is warm, the traffic chaotic, the colors vibrant. You are here to do good, to lend a hand. And yet, the reality that will hit you in the weeks to come will be very different from what you imagined.In the poorest neighborhoods of the capital, among tin shacks and dusty streets, children run towards you with huge smiles and outstretched hands. They call you mzungu, the white man, the foreigner. You feel special, important. But soon, you realize that these scenes happen every day. It’s a repeated script, a cycle of emotional deprivation that manifests in these behaviors.

In 2025, activism presents itself as an ambiguous and paradoxical identity. On one hand, there is a surge of pride in identifying as "social justice warriors" (SJWs), but on the other, this very label provokes skepticism and rejection. But what does it truly mean to "be an activist" in 2025?

This is IMPRONTE VIVE, the monthly newsletter for those who want to resist travel FOMO, learn how NOT to be a tourist 🧢🤳, and discover their inner activist spirit (el fuego dentro)!

This is IMPRONTE VIVE, the monthly newsletter for those who want to resist travel FOMO, learn how NOT to be a tourist 🧢🤳, and discover their inner activist spirit (el fuego dentro)!

The world is changing, and the way that we travel is no exception. The rise of social media has given us unprecedented access to other cultures and lifestyles. At the same time, we've seen a backlash against tourism as people increasingly understand how their actions impact those around them. With all these factors at play, it's more important than ever for travelers to be thoughtful about how they interact with their destinations.