14 episodes
The TULUMINIÑA Podcast TULUMINIÑA Travel Guide
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Stories from the women living in Tulum, Mexico – a podcast dedicated to give the female community of Tulum a voice.
TULUMINIÑA is a travel guide for personalized private tours in Tulum, Mexico with focus on the environment and sharing knowledge about the unique region of the Yucatán peninsula.
In her podcast, TULUMINIÑA – meaning „the Tulum girl“ – gives a deeper understanding about the community of Tulum, the magic of the place, as well as the environmental issues the people living here are facing.
Since Tulum is a nurturing melting pot where particularly women bloom to bring their visions to life and TULUMINIÑA especially empowers female solo travelers, each episode is an interview with a woman sharing her personal story connected with Tulum.
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Interview with Anaïs van Sull, co-founder of Movida Maya
Guided by her intuition in 2013, the sociologist Anaïs van Sull left her promising academic career in Belgium behind to start a new life in the Mexican Caribbean. But not only to enjoy the sunny life of a diving instructor – she wanted to give something back to the region with her gift of working with teenagers and her social engagement. Today, she’s the co-founder of the NGO Movida Maya holding the space for the youth of Mayan communities to develop a self-sufficient, sustainable life still connected to their roots. Learn more about the work of Anaïs in the Mayan communities and the context about the topics moving Tulum in our conversation and get some insider tips for your trip.
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Interview with Ana Solis, member of Los Amigos de la Esquina
Be inspired by the energy of Ana – a multi-talent full of ideas who DIYed her life in Tulum without any user’s manual at hand. In 2017, she moved solo to the jungle, started an unknown job, founded a business from zero, became active member of an NGO she had never heard of and now passionately dedicates her time to empower the most important people on the planet – children. Listen to what magical stories can become reality when you surf the wave of community in Tulum.
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Interview with Paulina Sierra, co-founder of La Tulumeña
Get inspired by the story of Paulina Sierra, co-founder of the lovely boutique hotel La Tulumeña in the heart of Tulum. Despite the challenges of 2020, when the world was in lockdown, she came into her power teaming up with her dad and brother. Together, the family believed in their vision: a hotel that’s much more than just a place to spend the night. Their courage shows us that the trust in your own dream is the key to manifest what you want.
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How the pandemic affected tourism in Tulum
In this episode I take you back with me to the past months of lockdown in Tulum, how the community managed to live with the “new normal” and what you can expect when you visit the area from now on. Listen to my personal experiences of the pandemic in Mexico and get useful tips for traveling to Tulum in these exceptional times.
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Interview with Violeta Giménez, founder of Sendero Verde
Get to know the woman who literally makes Tulum a bit greener. Violeta Giménez turned a garbage dump into a jungly park to conserve the native flora and fauna. Find out how her project took roots and started to grow with a little help of her friends, her big love for nature and her trust in the feeling of what she really wants.
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Interview with Marta Benicsek, creator of Wanderblend
Explore the world of natural scents and the magical story, which led interior designer Marta Benicsek to Tulum. Full of ideas and interests, she brought to life her label Wanderblend under which she now follows not just one, but all her passions in the tropical jungle: essential perfumes, artisan fashion, and architecture. This episode is an audible perfume degustation as well as a beautiful inspiration for you to be brave enough to follow the signs to wherever your heart guides you to.