I am Anshul Akhoury, and I am an award winning travel blogger from India. I am an advocate of responsible travel in India and have won Silver in Outlook Traveller India Responsible Travel Awards. Here, on this podcast, I will connect with different experts from the field of responsible travel who have done something significant in this field. My other profiles Blog - https://dailypasseneger.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram - ...
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What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writer Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about what truly makes travel and tourism responsible. Formerly known as Alpaca My Bags Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: @curioustourismpod
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Responsible Travel offers 6000 carefully screened holidays - ranging from small group to tailormade and special interest - that are better for you, the planet & local people. Our customer service team will be delighted to help you choose your next trip, and we’ve written over 750 online destinations guides with advice on where to go and where not to go. Founded in 2001, we are the pioneers of responsible travel. We strive for nature positive, lower carbon travel which increases the benefits ...
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87: Community Outreach for Waste Management with Nidhi Sharma
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Nidhi Sharma is the community outreach manager of Waste Warriors Dharamshala. She joins me in this episode to discuss how community outreach helps in responsible travel especially low plastic waste generation in tourist spots. Connect with Waste Warriors https://www.instagram.com/wastewarriors/ Volunteer with Waste Warriors https://www.wastewarrior…
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86: Farmstay Experience w/ Sukh Agro Farms
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The guest in today's episode, Indruja, is the co owner of Sukh Agro Farm. This farmstay near Pune offers authentic stay experience of a traditional family home in Maharashtrian setting. In this episode we talk about running a farmstay and how to ensure that it offers authentic experiences to the guests. We learn about sustainable practices and how …
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85: Backpacking as a married couple with Meghna and Aman
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In this episode, Meghna and Aman share their unique perspective on backpacking as a married couple, discussing the challenges and joys of solo travel as a married woman. They also delve into sustainable travel practices. Connect with Meghna and Aman https://www.instagram.com/meghnanimous/ https://www.instagram.com/29rules/ Share your thoughts and f…
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84: Reviving Manipur's Community Powered Tourism with Living Manipur
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Living Manipur collaborates closely with local communities, emphasizing the importance of responsible travel in the region. In this episode, we join Ammo, the founder of Living Manipur, a community-based tourism company dedicated to showcasing the unique aspects of Manipur. Ammo discusses how community-based tourism can help revive the state's econ…
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83: Belgadia Palace and Tourism in Mayurbhanj with Mrinalika Bhanj Deo
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Belgadia Palace, an 18th-century heritage property in Odisha, India, offers a blend of regal charm and sustainable luxury. This eco-friendly retreat promotes responsible travel by supporting local communities and preserving cultural heritage. Guests can enjoy eco-conscious amenities and activities that highlight the palace's commitment to environme…
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102: Dispatches from Erin's 150 Day World Trip!
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After two months abroad, Erin and Kattie finally reunite over a stable internet connection and talk about Erin's 150 day trip so far! They discuss the highlights from Tanzania and Sri Lanka - like what happened to Erin's Teva's on Safari and the memorable hike up Sri Pada at the crack of dawn - and how Erin's body has been hanging in there... Up ne…
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Erin and Kattie sit down together to chat about Erin's big news, big year, and big travel plans for 2024! Happy Holidays! If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast! Follow us on social media @curioustourismpod. Read Erin's award-winning blog, Pina Travels. Subscribe to Katti…
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S6 Ep100: Should We Gatekeep the Outdoors?
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Spending time outdoors is a big part of travel and tourism. But the outdoors are vulnerable, and it’s important that we all know how to enjoy them responsibly. Erin chats with Taryn Eyton, a Leave No Trace Master Educator and a former member of the board of directors of Leave No Trace Canada, about what it actually means to "leave no trace". They a…
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S6 Ep99: How To Visit Museums Responsibly
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Museums are important spaces where the stories of people, culture, history, and our planet, are both preserved and shared. When you’re traveling, they can give you important context about the region you're visiting. We’re digging into museums with María Elena Ortiz, Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. We chat about the history of museum…
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In Oaxaca, Mexico, there’s a growing trend of Canadian snowbirds buying up beachfront land, being promised that these properties will be the perfect vacation home. The problem is, the land that is being developed is not up for grabs. It’s communally owned by Indigenous and rural residents. Erin chats with Dawn Marie Paley, a journalist and author b…
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82: What is Sustainable Luxury ft. Avinash Pratap Singh
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Avinash is the former project manager at Waste Warriors. He is the one of the leading voices in the world of sustainable travel, plastic free travel and sustainable policy making. He joins me in this episode to talk about sustainable luxury and where has the concept of responsible travel come in last decade. Connect with Avinash https://www.instagr…
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S6 Ep97: How to Responsibly Share Your Travels
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We all have a responsibility to share our travels mindfully. This is because what we post on social media, write, or say about the places we visit, has the power to shape perceptions, maintain unfair stereotypes, and perpetuate colonial views. Erin chats with Vincie Ho, a linguist, educator, social justice advocate, and the founder of RISE Travel I…
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81: How LivingSeas Promotes Ocean Conservation Through Diving Programs
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Livingseas is a dive center focusing on dive education, dive courses, and coral reef restoration. They are indulged in Ocean Conservation and Coral Plantation in Bali. In this episode, the founder, Leon Boey joins me to discuss their work and future plans. Connect with LivingSeas Foundation www.livingseas.asia https://www.facebook.com/livingseas.sg…
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S6 Ep96: Is It Responsible to Visit Zoos?
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Is it responsible to visit zoos? Some argue that animals in zoos suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed. But zoos can also be really important for conservation, and make learning about wildlife more widely accessible. To learn more about the industry of zoos, aquariums, and roadside animal attractions, we're chatting with Stacia Lock. She…
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S6 Ep95: Is It Time For The Last Tourist?
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In 2021, a documentary came out that addresses the inconvenient truths of the tourism industry. The Last Tourist explores the benefits, and the harms of tourism, as well as the myriad of social issues that factor into the current tourism landscape. Ultimately, the film argues that tourism has reached a tipping point. Today on Curious Tourism, the r…
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80: Unconscious Bias in Travel with Oddessemania
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Oddessemania revolutionizes travel through tech, promoting ethical and responsible tourism. In this episode, founders Prasurya and Prantika delve into the intricate topic of Unconscious Bias in Travel. Join us as we explore how biases influence our travel experiences and discuss ways to foster inclusivity and cultural understanding in the realm of …
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S6 Ep94: Unpacking Representation of Women in Aviation
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Thinking back to the flights you've taken in the last few years, how many times have you noticed a woman-identifying pilot boarding the plane, or making those in-flight announcements? According to 2020 data from the FAA's Aeronautical Center, about 7% of commercial airline pilots that year were women, and it’s been reported that less than 1% of pil…
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79: Stopping The Usage of Plastic Bottles in Bali with Refill My Bottle
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In this episode, we are joined by Christine, Project Director of Refill My Bottle. We talk about their inspiring initiative in Bali, where they're tackling plastic bottle usage in Bali tourist places. Discover how their innovative approach encourages people to refill reusable bottles, significantly reducing plastic waste and making travel in Bali a…
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S6 Ep93: Romanticizing Rural and "Remote" Places
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If you take a quick browse through travel media, you'll notice a lot of cliches like, "wild", "untouched", and "remote". These descriptions are commonly applied to places that are considered rural, and they might seem harmless. But often, these descriptions can play into misconceptions about places and usually lack the context behind why the places…
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78: Investing in Community Based Regenerative Tourism with StayAltered
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Today in this episode I have invited Evan the founder of StayAltered learn more about regenerative tourism and involving homestays and other ethical travel communities to make it known among the travelers in a way that is gives back and brings these sustainable organizations together. StayAltered is a community based initiative to make travel more …
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77: Experiences beyond destinations in North East India with The Freefolk
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Deepika and Abhishek are the founders of The Freefolk, an experimental travel company based in North East India and Orissa. They have a number of initiatives under their umbrella. They provide experimental and alternative education based travel experiences that is not just for adults but for students as well. We here from them about how their journ…
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What is halal travel, and how inclusive is the tourism industry really when it comes to Muslim travelers? Erin is joined by Soumaya T. Hamdi to chat about how the Muslim travel market is growing, the barriers are Muslim travelers facing when they travel, and how can the tourism industry address these barriers and create a welcoming, inclusive space…
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76: Ecotourism as wellbeing for communities with Tieedi Forest Garden
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We delve into the world of ecotourism and its impact on local communities. I am joined by Utsow Pradhan, the founder of Tieedi Forest Garden, to talk about sustainable regenerative tourism initiative. Utsow shars how he has successfully engaged and empowered the community to create a harmonious relationship between nature and tourism. Connect with …
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S6 Ep91: Can Responsible Tourism Be a Social Movement?
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What is responsible tourism, really? We’ve been exploring this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible travelers. Today, we're moving away from the small individual things travelers can do, and talking about how collective action is an important piece of responsible tourism. PLUS, Erin and Kattie finally get to…
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75: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation in travel
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Often, we come across discussions surrounding cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, two concepts that are frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted. In this podcast episode titled "Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation," we delve into the complexities of these terms, aiming to shed light on their true meanings and implicatio…
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S6: It’s Time for Systemic Change in the Travel Industry
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What is responsible travel? We’ve been unpacking this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible travelers. Sure, we can cut down on how much we fly, and book small, independently owned hotels… but these are all individual actions. Is it really fair to put the pressure on individual travelers to be responsible, wh…
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When is the best time to visit the Caribbean?
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Best time to visit the Caribbean! https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/caribbean/travel-guide/best-time-to-visit-the-caribbean This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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Here's a summary of our article on walking holidays in Crete. https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/greece-walking/travel-guide/crete This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. More at https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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How will climate change affect holidays in Australia?
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Climate change issues in Australia https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/australia/travel-guide/climate-change This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. More at https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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This article discusses solutions and ways to counteract this increasing issue. https://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/overtourism-solutions This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. More at https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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When is the best time to visit Iceland? https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/iceland/travel-guide/best-time-to-visit-iceland This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. More at https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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How will climate change affect holidays to Spain?
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Here’s a summary of our article how climate change will affect holidays in Spain. https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/spain/travel-guide/climate-change This audio is powered by Recast: turn articles you want to read into rich audio convos using AI. More at https://www.letsrecast.ai/By richardjcs
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74: Ebikes in Srinagar with Curve Electric's Founder Sheikh Yameen
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Sheikh Yameen is the the founder of Curve Electric. His e-bike venture has become the first of its kind in Kashmir. Yameen joins this episode to share his journey of creating an eco-friendly startup aimed at revolutionizing transportation in the region. We talk about how e-bikes provide a sustainable mode of travel, promoting environmental consciou…
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73: World Environment Day Special Episode with Shomita Bhattacharya
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In this episode we celebrate World Environment Day and dive into the challenges of tourism, waste management, and plastic pollution in tourist destinations. Join me as I chat with Shomita Bhattacharya, a former Waste Warriors expert, who shares her experiences tackling the garbage problem in Dharamshala, Dehradun, and Rishikesh. Together, we explor…
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72: Daily Passenger X Booking.com: Sustainable Travel Report 2023
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Santosh Kumar, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com joins this episode to discuss about their Booking.com's 2023 Sustainable Travel Report. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable travel and learn how Booking.com is contributing to a greener future. In this report, Booking.com has surveyed o…
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71: How Slow Travel Changes Your Life with Shishira and Navneeth
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Vloggers Shishira and Navneeth share their transformative experience of backpacking across South East Asia for 9 months. They discuss the concept of slow travel, which involves immersing oneself in the local culture, taking time to understand and appreciate the environment, and traveling at a slower pace. They explain how this approach allowed them…
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70: Travel in Coorg, Coffee Tourism and Self Sustained Homestays with Geetika
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In this podcast episode, Geetika, the founder of Rahasya Homestay Coorg, takes us on a journey to Coorg, a beautiful hill station located in southern India known for its coffee plantations and stunning landscapes. Geetika shares her experiences of exploring the coffee estates and engaging in coffee tourism. She also talks about her self-sustained h…
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69: Women's Day Special Episode with Tracey Pauline Albert
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In this Women's Day special episode, we speak with Tracey Pauline Albert, a biker and educator from Vadodara, currently residing and working in Sierra Leone. She shares her experiences as a female biker and about her two-month long biking expedition trip in Sikkim, where she not only explored the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas but also bu…
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68: Community Library in Hills w/Taru Shikha
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In this episode, we explore the inspiring community library project in Kari village, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Himalayas. Taru Shikha, founder and owner of Kari village, shares her vision for creating a space where artists can come together and connect with the local community. We also discuss the impact of climate change on this…
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S5 Ep90: How Do You Balance Travel and Life?
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Finding the right balance between travel and life can be hard. Especially as we get older there is more and more pressure to follow the traditional life path, which – let's be honest – doesn’t include tons of world travel. Amanda Kendle joins us to have an honest discussion about how we’ve made travel fit into our lives, while balancing work, finan…
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67: Breaking Stereotypes in Camping Business with Roar Ventures' Prakriti Singh
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Prakriti Singh runs a lovely campsite near Kamshet but the name of Roar Ventures. She wears many hats in this business and is among a few female campsite owners in India. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a female entrepreneur in travel industry, what motivated her to come up with Roar Ventures and what all she is doing differently.…
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S5 Ep89: Where is Indigeneity in Canada's Tourism Identity?
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Global travelers still don't think much about Indigenous tourism when they think about travel to Canada. Post cards show Royal Canadian Mounted Police and maple syrup. But Canada has a long, rich, and diverse history that was shaped by the people who were here first: Canada’s First Nations. We're talking to Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Ind…
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66: The Reality of Organizing Sustainable Music Festivals in Hills with Prakhar Gupta
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Prakhar Gupta is a founder of MyWanderlust.in and runs a beautiful hostel by the name of Bir Nest in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh. He joins me in this episode to talk about the journey of his travel startup and how pandemic affected it. We also talk about the major obstacles that a startup faces in their attempts to keep their operations sustainab…
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S5: For the Love of Travel: A Year End Review!
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At the end of every year Lonely Planet releases their list of top places to visit for the following year. Erin and Kattie chat about the 2023 Lonely Planet places that caught their eye and what's missing from the list. They also look back that at their long-awaited travels in 2022 - from Iceland to Belize and Madeira Island - and discuss what's ahe…
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S5 Ep88: What Does Mount Everest Mean to Nepal?
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You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world’s tallest mountain. So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal’s culture, economy, and tourism? And what is it like to climb Mount Everest in the first place? We’re chatting with Philip Henderson, a member of the first all Black team of climbers to…
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S5 Ep87: Why Can’t Wheelchairs Roll Onto Airplanes?
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Wheelchair users around the globe are having some of the worst travel experiences imaginable, because aircrafts do not allow wheelchairs to roll right on. Most mobility devices have to be stowed in the cargo hold along with luggage. But mobility devices aren’t just luggage. This system is resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage to wheelch…
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65: Vrushali on her first Zero Waste Bootcamp in Rishikesh
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Vrushali is a content creator and digital marketer who practices zero waste and sustainability. She has recently started to share her ideas and message on zero waste lifestyle and travel with people around her. To reach out to a larger audience she is organizing her first zero waste bootcamp in Rishikesh to help more people follow this lifestyle. I…
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S5 Ep86: Why It’s So Hard to Travel Canada
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Traveling within Canada is incredibly difficult. The quick options are expensive and the cheap options take FOREVER! The transport landscape in Canada is extremely limited, which means that if you don’t have a car, there are barriers to get around. This is a problem not just for people in Canada, but for people who would like to visit and spend tou…
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S5 Ep85: What Does it Mean to Travel “Home?”
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For immigrants and the generations that follow them, traveling back to a “home” country can be a complicated experience. For some, visiting a place that their parents, grandparents, or generations even further back left by choice, or fled, can bring happiness and learning. But for others, it might bring conflicted feelings. Leah from the Ticket 2 A…
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In the last few decades travel has become increasingly accessible, resulting in a tourism boom around the world. But while there are many benefits to the growth in tourism, there's a downside too: Overtourism. Today, we’re diving into the reality of overtourism. Erin and travel journalist Paige McClanahan discuss what overtourism is, what causes it…
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