Peak Travel Season 2 Trailer

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about a year ago 2:15

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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.

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16 episodes

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Peak Travel Season 2 Trailer

Peak Travel

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published about a year ago

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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.

Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

16 episodes

#Society #Travel #WHYY

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How Rwanda Reinvented Itself 22:59

7 days ago22:59

22:59

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

14 days ago31:10

31:10

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

21 days ago23:48

23:48

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

28 days ago19:28

19:28

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

5 weeks ago2:15

2:15

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

23 weeks ago18:30

18:30

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

24 weeks ago20:21

20:21

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

25 weeks ago21:31

21:31

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

26 weeks ago21:59

21:59

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

27 weeks ago22:02

22:02

Because of inequities in passport and visa systems, Europeans and westerners can visit Africa with ease — but Africans themselves face hurdle after hurdle when trying to explore their own continent. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Missed Opportunity of Trains in the U.S. 25:45

28 weeks ago25:45

25:45

While other developed countries have invested in their rail systems, the U.S. has leaned into more individualistic ways of getting around. In this episode, we ride cross-country trains in America and China to feel the difference. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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You Don’t Want to End Up Like Venice 27:01

29 weeks ago27:01

27:01

Venice has long been considered the poster child for overtourism in Europe. As ever-growing waves of tourists aboard boats and cruise ships jeopardize the delicate city, residents hope a new entry fee will offer relief. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Porters of Machu Picchu 26:58

30 weeks ago26:58

26:58

Peru’s tourism industry is best known for Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world, where adventurers go for a once-in-a-lifetime hike. But the porters who carry the industry on their backs are often abused and exploited. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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The Paris Olympics: What Happens When The Circus Leaves Town? 28:55

31 weeks ago28:55

28:55

The Olympics bring a burst of excitement to host cities, but in places like Rio de Janeiro, Sochi, and Atlanta, they often leave behind a legacy of displacement, worker exploitation, and blighted infrastructure. In Paris, will the 2024 games be any different? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Hawaii: Please Don’t Come Here 26:07

32 weeks ago26:07