A Pig's World Tour Begins

Meet Cartiti, the tiny knitted swine who left Lake Titicaca to see the world—and became a traveler's most beloved companion.

A Tradition Born from a Flattened Boy

In Jeff Brown's beloved children's book series, a boy named Stanley is accidentally flattened when a bookcase topples on him. Rather than despair, Stanley discovers an unexpected gift: his new condition lets him travel the world by mail, tucked into envelopes and sent to relatives across the globe. The Flat Stanley Project grew from this simple idea, turning it into an educational adventure for classrooms everywhere. Teachers send their students' paper Stanleys to traveling relatives, who photograph him at landmarks and museums, then mail him back with proof that the world is vast, beautiful, and waiting to be explored. It's a lesson in geography, curiosity, and connection—all through the eyes of a tiny, flattened friend.

A Travelling Swine's Journey

Cartiti's World
From Lake Titicaca to the Grand Canyon, one small pig's adventures across continents.

Born at Lake Titicaca

Born at Lake Titicaca

A native woman in traditional dress sold this tiny foam-filled pig to Ned and Carol on a steep path beyond ancient archways, and Cartiti's world began.

Argentina's Wild Heart

Argentina's Wild Heart

Cartiti ventured across the pampas and into the shadow of snow-capped peaks, continuing the travel tradition that started in Peru.

Iguazu Falls' Thunder

Iguazu Falls' Thunder

The little pig stood witness to one of South America's most spectacular natural wonders, where water and mist collide in raw power.

New York City Lights

New York City Lights

From Lake Titicaca to Manhattan's skyline, Cartiti experienced the urban pulse of America's most famous metropolis.

Grand Canyon's Vastness

Grand Canyon's Vastness

Cartiti gazed across layered red rock formations stretching to the horizon, marveling at one of the world's greatest geological wonders.

A Wonderful Ice-Breaker

A Wonderful Ice-Breaker

Guides, strangers, and locals around the world eagerly posed with the little pig, proving that travel's best moments come from unexpected connections.

When Stuffies Travel

The fun project strikes a chord in many travelers. By being able to see something so comfortable and familiar out experiencing foreign lands gives a sense of worldliness to those who may not be able to experience these places the same way. From passports to organizing transportation and tours, actual travel agencies have popped up exclusively for your childhood best friends, handling all of your stuffie's logistics, much like Yampu handles yours.

Why Stuffies Travel

The joy of sending a beloved companion where you cannot go.

  • Travel for those unable to journey

  • Share adventures with loved ones

  • Connect with locals and guides

The Trend Goes Global

What started as a playful family tradition has blossomed into a worldwide movement. Travel agencies like Unagi Travel now specialize exclusively in stuffie adventures, handling everything from passports to transportation and tours for your childhood best friends. They offer the same meticulous planning and care that Yampu brings to human travelers—because whether your companion has two legs or four (or none), the journey deserves to be unforgettable.

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