The ciities of the Migrantour network offer intercultural urban walks designed and led by citizens of migrant origin. A zero-mile responsible tourism experience to better understand the role of migration in the transformation of European societies. An invitation to travel, meet and reflect on the value of diversity and dialogue.
The Manifesto
The Migrantour project has now a history of more than 12 years and during this long time we have never stopped reflecting on the assumptions, …
Intercultural companions: the faces of our cities

Anna
My name is Anna, I am Russian and Italy is my love at first sight. I came here to study languages and create my new …

Jomahe
I was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. As soon as I arrived in Italy, I immediately thought of all the things I was leaving …

Mariela
Hi everyone!!! I am Mariela, and I am Ecuadorian. I have lived in Milan for 12 years, this beautiful city has given me many opportunities, …

Rosina
I am Italian-Peruvian: with a Calabrian Dad and a Peruvian Mum. Since I’ve been able to remember, thanks to my parents’ work, I have been …

Semhar
My name is Semhar; I was born and raised in Asmara, Eritrea.
I came to Italy for study and have been living in Bologna for …

Haswell
I am Haswell Beni from Malawi. Malawi means sparks of campfire. I am a missionary teacher. I’m married to one-wife and I have two children.…

Marta
My name is Malgorzata, or Marta. I was born in Poland back in 1964 and I’ve been living in Italy for a good 28 years. …

Hassan
My name is Hassan and I was born in Damascus, Syria. In my country I was a tour guide. In 2014, because of the war …

Blerta
Hello, my name is Blerta I am from Albania. For study reasons I came to Bologna 17 years ago, after I finished my studies I …

Osvaldo
A Porteño who combines mate with bread topped with tomato and dulce de leche.
An immigrant since 1995, when we “sans papiers” were still illegally …

Perla
My name is Silvia, although I prefer to be called Perla, I was born in Equatorial Guinea and grew up between Cameroon, Gaboon and Spain …

Malinalli
I’m originally from Mexico, but I’ve been living in Barcelona since 2004. I studied journalism in Mexico.
I am interested in migration and intercultural issues. …

Bogi
My name is Bogi and I am from Poland, from Gdansk – a city on the Baltic Sea coast.
I came to Spain for the …

Abdellah
Nourished by the rich Maghrebi culture, I was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco. I arrived in Italy with a cardboard suitcase more than 30 …

Priscilla
I am Priscilla, I am 23 years old and I have been working with Migrantour for 3 years carrying out the “In the belly of …

Edma
My name is Edma, I am from Syria, I am an artist and I have been living in Italy since 2018. I studied at the …

Andreea
I am a graphic designer and I was born in Romania. I came to Barcelona for a master’s in editorial design in 2011, I found …

Emiliano
I am an Argentinian psychologist, emigrated in 2017 to Spain. I am currently working as an assistant technician because the Spanish government does not recognise …

Karina
Hi, I’m Karina, Colombian and I’ve been in Spain for 4 years. In my country I am a preschool teacher and now in Spain I …

Paula
As a Guatemalan, I enjoy everything colorful. That’s how I connect with the Lombok neighborhood in Utrecht, through all its colors. My family and I …

Randa
I’m Palestinian, Syrian, and Dutch. I came to the Netherlands in 2017. I studied English language and literature at Damascus University in Syria before doing …

Dana
I’m Palestinian Syrian. I received a degree in English literature from Al Baath University in Homs, Syria. Migrantour offers participants a different perspective on Utrecht’s …

Yetunde
“Smile, Care, Learn, Move, and Inspire” – that’s my motto. ‘I’m from Lagos, Nigeria, where I grew up with a communal lifestyle. I moved to …

Denzel
I’m from Senegal and have been living in the Netherlands since 2020. I’ve done all different sorts of jobs here, working in restaurants, construction, security, …

Sasha
I’m French and Russian. I was raised in southern France, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and warm people. I moved to the Netherlands in 2017 for …

Fiona-Marie
I grew up in the industrial area of Germany with a British passport, the child of an English pilot. Ever since finishing high school, I’ve …

Meghann
I was born in the United States but I’ve lived all of my adult life outside of it, having studied/worked in many countries before coming …

Jill
I am a German and Irish national. From a young age, I’ve been curious about travelling and lived in several countries. As a migration researcher, …

Negar
I’m from Iran and have been living in the Netherlands since 2016. While doing my master’s in Arts, Culture & Society at Utrecht University, I …

Abdulaal
I was born in Sudan and have lived in the Netherlands since 2016. I’m an actor, and I study at Utrecht’s Creative College theater department. …
News

Mir – Peace
April 6, 2022
In many Slavic languages, the word “mir” has a double meaning: “peace” and “world.” Linguistics offers us in this dramatic moment the simplest of answers: …...Read More

Migrantour becomes… a dissertation!
January 19, 2022
Last year, at the University of Milan Bicocca, Alessandro Zerboni graduated in “Tourism, Territory and Local Development” with a thesis entitled “TOURISM IN MULTICULTURAL QUARTERS: &...Read More

From MigranTOUR to MigranFOOD!
December 19, 2021
From MigranTOUR to MigranFOOD… Here come the tasty and delicious recipes from the countries of origin of the cross-cultural companions of the Migrantour walks! An …...Read More