Foreign Roots is a podcast where cultivation, exploration of the unfamiliar, and challenging your comfort zone are encouraged. We focus on culturally oriented travel, sustainable lifestyles, and discovery.
In this episode, the notions of ‘green travel’ are explored. With travel and environmental concern on the rise, how can we reconcile the two? How can you lessen your impact, or how can you structure your travel impact so that it has a positive influence on local communities? After all, jet fuel may melt steel, but it can’t melt environmental progress. Some highlights of the episode include an analysis of short and long term impacts of tourism, as well as a look at who is succeeding in green tourism. Examples are Alta Floresta, Nautilus Lanzarote, Finolhu Villas, and L’Avenc de Tavartet. Your challenge now is to travel with the aim of making a positive impact socially, culturally, economically, and environmentally. Check out the UNESCO Ecotourism Game, too!
In this long awaited episode, we delve into what you can do when on your travels to connect with cultures more. The primary focus though, is to help you feel more confident in planning travel and making it more accessible for yourself.
Ecuador is more than the Galapagos, it’s a country full of wonders. This episode seeks to explore some hidden gems in Quito and surrounding cities. Rich with travel tips, stories, and ideas this is just a taste of the joy that awaits you in this South American nation. Here is the full, written guide if you’re looking for it!
In this very first episode, Foreign Roots focuses on why culture is important for travel, and why we strive for it. You'll also get a feel for what you can be listening for in future episodes.
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