Private low-cost observation project
Are there still kind people in the world?
We believe there are. So we travel low-cost, observe without pressure — and document what we personally notice on the road.
Kindness vs. noise
Why this project exists
Media and social networks often spread fear, anger and negative stories. Whole countries, cultures and communities are sometimes judged by the worst examples.
We decided to test the opposite: how much ordinary kindness still exists in real life. This is a private, unsponsored project. We travel with a small low-cost budget, pay for our stays ourselves and quietly document what we personally notice during the journey.
Sometimes we mention the project. Sometimes kindness appears before we even say anything. When enough observations are collected, we would like to publish basic statistics by country, type of help and situation.
Personal project
Who started this?
KindProof started as a small father-and-son idea during low-cost travel. We are not running a big organization or a sponsored campaign — just a simple personal project, one trip at a time.
What kind of help matters
Support does not have to be money. A local tip, a small service, a dinner, drinks, ice cream, a wellness gesture, a room upgrade, a ride, a useful contact or simply practical help on the road can matter.
Public log
Kindness records
A simple overview of people, places and businesses connected with acts of help, generosity or kindness noticed on the road.
| Country | Who | For what |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Small alpine pension near Ramsau | late checkout and mountain route advice |
| Austria | Café in Zell am See | coffee and homemade cake as a kind gesture |
| Austria | Guesthouse near Hallstatt | parking help and local lake tips |
| Austria | Mountain hut owner in Tirol | warm soup after bad weather |
| Austria | Wellness hotel in Styria | wellness access after check-in |
| Slovakia | Small pension in Tatranská Lomnica | room with mountain view when available |
| Slovakia | Family koliba near Liptovský Mikuláš | traditional dessert after dinner |
| Slovakia | Local driver in Poprad | help with transport connection |
| Slovakia | Café in Banská Štiavnica | coffee and travel advice |
| Slovakia | Apartment host near Chopok | early check-in after night travel |
| Poland | Guesthouse in Zakopane | breakfast and hiking recommendation |
| Poland | Small bistro in Kraków | dessert after dinner |
| Poland | Hotel near Gdańsk beach | better room allocation |
| Poland | Pizzeria in Sopot | drinks with dinner as attention from the house |
| Poland | Local shop owner in Karpacz | help finding a mountain route |
| Italy | Pizzeria near Rimini beach | drinks with pizza as attention from the house |
| Italy | Small hotel in Caorle | quiet room closer to the sea side |
| Italy | Gelateria in Bibione | ice cream for two as a friendly gesture |
| Italy | Family trattoria near Bari coast | small starter before dinner |
| Italy | Apartment host near Lake Garda | flexible arrival and parking help |
| Albania | Guesthouse in Ksamil | early breakfast before a trip |
| Albania | Beach bar near Sarandë | cold drinks and local tips |
| Albania | Family restaurant in Himarë | shared dessert after dinner |
| Albania | Apartment host in Vlorë | laundry help during the stay |
| Albania | Local taxi driver near Durrës | ride without extra charge |
| Spain | Tapas bar in Málaga | small tapas plate with drinks |
| Spain | Hotel near Alicante beach | late checkout when leaving |
| Spain | Café in Valencia | coffee and city advice |
| Spain | Family restaurant in Andalusia | starter and drinks with dinner |
| Spain | Apartment host near Costa Brava | beach parking recommendation |
| Egypt | Small hotel in Hurghada | room upgrade when occupancy was low |
| Egypt | Diving office near Marsa Alam | local reef advice and tea |
| Egypt | Restaurant near Sharm el-Sheikh | soft drinks with dinner |
| Egypt | Local shop owner in Luxor | help arranging a fair taxi price |
| Egypt | Guesthouse near the Red Sea coast | breakfast box for an early start |
| Tunisia | Family café in Sousse | mint tea and local advice |
| Tunisia | Small hotel near Hammamet beach | room with quieter location |
| Tunisia | Restaurant in Monastir | starter with dinner |
| Tunisia | Guesthouse on Djerba | help with transport planning |
| Tunisia | Local market seller in Nabeul | friendly guidance without pressure |
| Greece | Taverna near Chania harbour | small dessert after dinner |
| Greece | Apartment host in Corfu | early check-in after ferry arrival |
| Greece | Small hotel near Rhodes beach | room upgrade when possible |
| Greece | Café near Thessaloniki waterfront | coffee and travel advice |
| Greece | Family taverna on Crete | starter and local beach tip |
| Croatia | Apartment host near Zadar beach | parking help during the stay |
| Croatia | Konoba near Makarska coast | dessert and route recommendation |
| Croatia | Small hotel near Pula harbour | wellness access before checkout |
| Croatia | Beach café on Krk island | ice cream and local swimming spot advice |
No pressure
Want to support the project?
Use the contact form and tell us how you would like to help. Any reasonable form of support is welcome: a local tip, a service, cooperation, sharing the project, accommodation-related help, food or drinks, transport advice or practical help on the road.
Transparency note
KindProof is a private, independent and unsponsored observation project. It is not a registered charity. We document our own travel observations connected with voluntary acts of kindness and support.
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