How a Destination Goes Viral

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Have you ever opened Instagram to see a bunch of people posting from the same place — Lisbon? The Amalfi Coast? Charleston? Japan? It’s no coincidence that every year, it feels like everyone is going on the exact same trips. In this episode, we’re going to pull back the curtain on the travel media industry and show you how a place becomes a viral destination.

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How a Destination Goes Viral

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Why Petra Needs Its People 28:39

20 hours ago28:39

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For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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How a Destination Goes Viral 20:33

8 days ago20:33

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Salem and the Small-Town Tourism Trap 26:15

15 days ago26:15

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Salem, Massachusetts is best known for the Witch Trials of 1692. That history turned the small town into a Halloween destination, with more than 1 million people flocking there in the month of October alone. It’s so crowded that residents can’t get down the street, walk into a shop, or sit down at a restaurant. How does a small town like Salem deal with a flood of visitors in just one month of the year? And is it really worth it for the people who live there? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Bhutan’s Radical Approach to Overtourism 20:16

22 days ago20:16

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Many places allow tourists to visit with little restrictions. But Bhutan is different. Nestled in the Himalayas, this tiny, land-locked country has implemented a “high-value, low-impact” tourism model, including a fee that tourists have to pay each day that they visit. As more destinations grapple with the effects of overtourism, what can Bhutan teach us about how to manage it? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Alaska’s Risky Bet on Cruises 22:01

29 days ago22:01

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Cruises are coming to dominate the tourism industry, offering accessible and affordable vacations. And many local economies rely heavily on them to stay afloat. But activists, scientists, and residents worry about their impact on the community and the environment. Alaska has seen a boom in the cruise industry, and many of the communities affected are Indigenous. We visit two Alaskan towns to see who’s really on board. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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How Rwanda Reinvented Itself 22:59

5 weeks ago22:59

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Many westerners associate Rwanda with the brutal genocide that overtook the country 30 years ago. But since then, Rwanda has made a huge investment in tourism — building new infrastructure, museums, music venues, and more. Now, it’s one of the most popular destinations in Africa. In this episode: Rwanda’s rebirth, how tourism has changed the country, and why this compelling narrative is more complicated than it appears. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Rick Steves: America’s Favorite Tour Guide 31:10

6 weeks ago31:10

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If you’re an American who likes to travel, you’ve undoubtedly been influenced by Rick Steves. He’s known for his guidebooks about visiting Europe on a budget. We sit down with the beloved travel writer and TV personality to hear about his new book — and reflect on his decades-long career, how he thinks travel media has changed, and his own impact on destinations around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The Tourism ‘Crisis’ in San Andrés 23:48

7 weeks ago23:48

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When two budget airlines collapsed in Colombia, tourism to the small island of San Andrés suddenly dropped. The travel industry makes up 90 percent of the island’s economy, and many worried this would spell a crisis for its residents. What actually happens to a popular destination when many of the tourists stop coming? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The Fine Art of Tailgating 19:28

8 weeks ago19:28

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With an estimated 100,000 tourists heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, we’re exploring a classic American pastime: the tailgate. Most people think of tailgating as a time for sharing beers and team spirit. But in this episode, we find out why tailgating motivates so many people to travel — and get to the heart of its culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Peak Travel Season 2 Trailer 2:15

9 weeks ago2:15

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Travel can do amazing things: broaden horizons, build relationships, and rejuvenate the soul. But often, those experiences come at a cost. Welcome back to Peak Travel from WHYY, the show that unpacks how travel shapes communities in hot-spots around the world. We’ll share the wonder that comes with exploring new places, as well as the harm that our worst travel habits can cause. And we’ll try to figure out how we can do it better. Each episode transports you to a new destination. You’ll meet the people who call that place home, hear their stories, and come to understand how tourism has changed their everyday lives. Supported by rich, on-location sound from around the world, Peak Travel examines the $1.9 trillion travel industry and its impact on people and the planet. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Bali, Under The Influence 18:30

27 weeks ago18:30

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Social media has turned Bali’s shrines and temples into a playground for disrespectful tourists, but residents are fighting to preserve the island’s integrity. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Nashville Bachelorette Party Industrial Complex 20:21

28 weeks ago20:21

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Nashville has become the bachelorette party capital of the United States, and residents worry the influx of loud, visible tourists threatens the city’s reputation as a music city. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Disneyfication of Barcelona 21:31

29 weeks ago21:31

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The transition of Barcelona’s historic La Boqueria market from a place filled with fishmongers and specialty mushroom vendors to chain cafés and smoothie shops has made the city feel more and more like a theme park. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The High Cost of Cheap Rentals in Mexico City 21:59

30 weeks ago21:59

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A partnership between the Mexican government and Airbnb forces generations of families out of the most desirable neighborhoods in Mexico City. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Why Can’t Africans Travel in Africa? 22:02

31 weeks ago22:02