Podcasts about mindful travel

Lindsey ConroyOwner, Lead GuideAdZENturesLindsey is an avid traveler and has designed a life that is centered around movement, travel, unique experiences and social interactions…and yoga. She has been practicing yoga for the past 13 years and after a few years of practice, decided she wanted to learn more while having no intention to teach…that changed very quickly. She received her teaching certification in 2011 and has loved the path that yoga has taken her down since diving deeper into the lifestyle and practice.After 6 years in the corporate world, gaining experience in Marketing and Business Management, Lindsey decided to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and focusing on her passions. In 2014 she left the corporate world to focus on yoga full-time. In deciding to do so, she spent the next 11 months traveling around the world to teach and study yoga. During this time she discovered her passion for outdoor yoga as well as the main location for our international AdZENtures Retreats – Slovenia.In 2016 she landed in Austin where she officially began the creation of our Yoga Experience Company, AdZENtures. Lindsey currently spends half the year in the U.S. and half the year abroad leading international Experiential Retreats on behalf of our team, primarily in Slovenia.She is very passionate about travel, adventure, nature and yoga; by leading these AdZENtures she is truly living her passion. She also loves her dog, friends and family.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins interviews Lindsey Conroy, the owner and lead guide of AdZENtures. Lindsey shares her journey from a corporate marketing career to founding an experiential travel company focused on mindful experiences. She discusses the impact of yoga on her life, her transformative study abroad experiences, and the decision to travel the world for a year to research and develop her business concept. The conversation highlights the importance of cultural immersion, adventure, and wellness in travel, as well as the challenges and realities of starting a business. In this conversation, Lindsey shares her journey from running a traditional yoga studio to creating unique travel experiences that combine yoga with cultural immersion and outdoor adventures. She discusses the financial pressures of owning a studio, the transformative power of travel, and how she developed a business model that allows people to experience yoga and adventure in a more relaxed and engaging way. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of connection, personal growth, and the joy of exploring new cultures through travel.takeawaysAdZENtures combines adventure with mindfulness and wellness.Yoga transformed Lindsey's perspective on physical and mental health.Study abroad experiences can profoundly change one's worldview.Traveling can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.Cultural immersion is essential for meaningful travel experiences.The journey to entrepreneurship often involves significant research and development.Financial planning is crucial when transitioning careers.Experiences outside of comfort zones can lead to empowerment.Networking with other business owners can provide valuable insights.The reality of starting a business requires commitment and grounding. Running a studio can be financially stressful.Traveling with locals offers a unique perspective.Creating a business model that prioritizes experiences is key.Yoga can b Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Summary Kathy Young-Deegan reads John Donahue's poem 'For the Traveler', which she relates to exploring the road of calling. The poem discusses the sacred nature of journeys, the importance of mindful travel, and the transformative power of new experiences. Through poetic verses, it emphasizes the significance of preparing oneself spiritually and emotionally before embarking on a journey, and the potential for personal growth and transformation that travel offers. Highlights Introduction to 'For the Traveler' Poem Kathy introduces John Donahue's poem 'For the Traveler', connecting it to the exploration of personal calling. She emphasizes how the poem serves as a metaphor for spiritual and personal journeys. The Sacred Nature of Journey and Inner Preparation The poem describes how travel brings a new silence and encourages listening to one's heart. It emphasizes the sacred nature of journeys and the importance of blessing one's departure, freeing the heart from burden, and allowing the soul's compass to guide toward spiritual territories. Mindful Travel and Return The final verses focus on the importance of traveling with awareness and wisdom, making use of transformative opportunities along the way. It concludes with wishes for safe travel, meaningful experiences, and returning home enriched and better able to appreciate life's ongoing journey.

Peter and Robyne share strategies for accommodating the (many) inevitable stressors of travel. How can we prepare for inconveniences without expecting the worst? Plus, how to compassionately reset when these strategies leave us needing extra support.Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic | LinkedIn: Peter KatzDr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Twitter: @dr_robynehd | Instagram: @dr_robynehd | LinkedIn: drrobynehdLearn more about Peter & Robyne's digital course, Your Time.2025 © All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Velasco is known as the Continental Drifter, who started planning trips for fellow photographers.  He has since branched out to talking about Mindful Travel.  Travel shouldn't just be about getting pictures of a few landmarks.  Travel should impact you. For more information about Ralph Velasco... https://continentaldrifter.co/about/

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Rebe Huntman.Rebe is a memoirist, essayist and poet who writes at the intersections of feminism, world religion and spirituality. Rebe holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from The Ohio State University and lives in Delaware, Ohio and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  She is also the author of “My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic and Miricle” released February 18, 2025. In her book she offers a window into the extraordinary world of Afro-Cuban gods and ghosts and the dances and rituals that call them forth. As she explores the memory of her own mother, interlacing it with her search for the sacred feminine, Reebe leads us into a world of séance and sacrifice, pilgrimage and sacred dance, which resurrect her mother and bring her face to face with a larger version of herself. Christine and Rebe discuss:· The draw of the pilgrimage quest and why that pull is so strong· Connection and disconnection when we travel and what it's like when you leave your camera behind · Growing awareness of colonization and the deep complexities we witness when we travel · Rebe's new book, My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic and Miracle

Get ready for an eye-opening journey into the future of travel! The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series is back with Richard Crawford, host of the hit show Leave No Trace TV, and director and filmmaker Ben Alcott, joining us from Australia as they wrap up Season Two!This episode is all about transforming the way we explore the world—with curiosity, adaptability, and sustainability leading the way. With climate change, over-tourism, and environmental concerns at an all-time high, now more than ever, travelers must rethink their impact. Richard and Ben bring their firsthand experiences from breathtaking locations across the globe, sharing powerful stories, practical tips, and insights on how to make a difference while still embracing adventure.From choosing eco-friendly accommodations to supporting local communities and avoiding single-use plastics, we'll uncover simple yet meaningful ways to reduce our footprint while enriching our travel experiences. Sustainability isn't about sacrifice—it's about traveling smarter, more mindfully, and with a deeper connection to the world around us.Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that proves small actions add up to big change. Ready to become a more responsible traveler? Let's make every journey count! Tune in!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

I'm excited to share this episode of Curious Tourism, a fabulous podcast about responsible travel, which I recorded recently with host Erin and producer Kattie, who generously agreed I could also share it here in my feed. We start off by chatting about some recent visa news for visitors to Europe and the UK, as well as the outrage in Australia to see our passport is the most expensive in the world. Then we get seriously deep by covering a bunch of thoughtful travel topics: how we can be more intentional in our travels at the same time as de-centring ourselves; how social media is often not helping when it comes to travelling better; the sometimes tricky issue of wildlife tourism; and our plans for 2025. Links: Curious Tourism website - https://pinatravels.org/curious-tourism/ Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinatravels Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/335 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Journey, Kevin welcomes back Ralph Velasco, a seasoned traveler, entrepreneur, and author. Ralph shares the evolution of his business over the past few years, transforming his photo enrichment company into a unique travel enterprise that immerses clients in the food, sights, and rich cultures of foreign lands. As an author of the three-book series The Mindful and Intentional Traveler, Ralph emphasizes the importance of being fully present during travel experiences. He offers insights on how to approach exploration with curiosity and purpose, allowing travelers to create deeper, more meaningful connections with the places they visit. Join Kevin and Ralph as they discuss the transformative power of travel, the joy of embracing new cultures, and the value of intentionality when experiencing the world. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your next adventure, this episode is sure to inspire you.

Join Speaking of Travel for this classic 2024 rerun show with Liz Galloway. Liz is a dynamic force of nature, an adventurer, storyteller, and passionate creator of meaningful experiences through transformation. With over 20 years of expertise spanning international travel, wellness, spa, and business development, Liz has carved a unique path that blends adventure, purpose, and human connection. From scaling rugged peaks to immersing herself in cultural exploration, Liz's life is a testament to living boldly and intentionally. She shares how this determination has not only shaped her own success but inspired countless others to embrace transformation in their own lives. Fueled by her belief in the power of a strong mind-body connection, Liz founded The Well Mind Project, a nonprofit providing scholarships to support mental health initiatives. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Send us a textWe have a special December series for you. Each day a short mind renewal meditation will be released, lasting about five minutes. We hope these encourage you to press-in closer to Jesus this year. What if traveling could be more than just a break from routine but a spiritual journey? Join us as Christina Motley shares her a mind renewal exercise focused on preparing for a vacation with an emphasis on maintaining spiritual boundaries and nurturing a deeper connection with Jesus. Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

The visionary behind wanderlust and global connections is my guest on Speaking of Travel! Kiki Keating is no ordinary travel aficionado. She's a master architect of adventure and connection, curating journeys that go beyond the surface and dive deep into culture, creativity, and meaning. As the founder of KikiNetwork, a boutique PR and travel firm, she has spent decades weaving her expertise in business, travel, and storytelling into unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide.With a foundation in business from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, Kiki's career has always been a bold exploration of the intersection of travel and human connection. Her knack for storytelling and relationship-building turned her into a sought-after travel consultant, creating experiences that reflect her belief in the transformative power of seeing the world.Kiki's passion for travel is infectious. Whether she's organizing a dream honeymoon, an exotic family getaway, or helping travelers step out of their comfort zones for the first time, her enthusiasm makes every journey unforgettable. Beyond logistics, she believes in the magic of travel to spark creativity, forge meaningful bonds, and remind us of the world's beauty.Through KikiNetwork, she also champions sustainability, cultural respect, and the value of stepping away from routine to embrace new horizons. Her advice? Don't wait for the "perfect" time to travel, because the time is now, and the world is ready to amaze you.Kiki's zest for life and her visionary approach to travel make her a beacon of inspiration, urging us all to explore, connect, and live our best adventures.A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

In this episode, Sahara shares her candid thoughts on mindful travel - and the growing use of the term "mindful travel" across our industry. She also shares some ideas for incorporating mindful travel into your work as a travel coach. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And of course, we'd love to see you in our free Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/928430197344106⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------- TRAVEL COACHING RESOURCES Are you ready to elevate your travel business? To achieve clarity, focus, and success instead of constant confusion? If so, then I'd love to invite you to join the Travel Coach Certification Program. Join the conversation in our Travel Coach Network Global Community. It's our free Facebook Group for aspiring and inspiring travel coaches. If you're brand new to the concept of travel coaching, be sure to grab the Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching by clicking below. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TCN Global Community on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Travel Coach Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ultimate Travel Business Planner Bundle:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/TravelCoachNetwork?ref=seller-platform-mcnav⁠

Join Speaking of Travel's Leave No Trace TV series as it continues to inspire with candid, uplifting conversations about sustainable travel and resilience. Hosted by the adventurous Richard Crawford of Amazon Prime's Leave No Trace TV, each episode dives into eco-tourism's power to make travel a force for good. Ricky brings real, hopeful stories from around the world from people who are making a difference.With practical advice for facing today's climate challenges, this episode provides meaningful guidance for travelers seeking ways to help protect our planet. Learn sustainable strategies,  and find out how each journey can uplift communities and safeguard nature. Tune in to get motivated to travel thoughtfully and make a positive impact—one adventure at a time.Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Confused about the difference between a trip and a vacation? Discover how your expectations can shape your adventures, and learn how to plan your next getaway—whether it's a whirlwind trip filled with exploration or a relaxing vacation focused on self-care. Tune in to refine your travel style and make the most of your time off!   Resources Mentioned  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers (eBook): Improve your mindset and discover practical strategies to achieve lifelong travel without sacrificing your financial future.  How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102    Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies to travel more? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists. Happy listening!    

Oneika Raymond ends her wellness journey in Maui, Hawai‘i's second largest island known for its diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to sandy beaches. There, she meets up with locals who help her become a more mindful malihini, or visitor, to the island by connecting with the Hawaiian language and history and shopping local.Oneika begins her day with a morning Hawaiian language lesson on Kā‘anapali Beach with Luana Kawa'a, a language teacher who's been instructing students to speak the melodic language for over 30 years. Luana knows that language is the gateway to cultivating a better understanding and appreciation for Hawaiian history and local traditions. She leads Oneika through a language lesson that connects her to the deep meaning behind essential Hawaiian vocabulary. Then, Oneika heads to her first stop of the day: Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House, a museum run by the Maui Historical Society that boasts the largest collection of pre-contact artifacts in Maui. She meets up with volunteer coordinator James "Kimo" Guequierre to learn about the painstaking craftsmanship, and mana, or energy — especially from Maui's women — that went into these artifacts.  Next, Oneika goes in search of a Hawai'i specialty — shave ice. Her search ends at Olowalu General Store, a family run fixture of West Maui that's been in operation since 1932. Oneika sits down with Olowalu's manager, Rylee Ann Domogma, to learn about the importance of buying local to support independent purveyors on Maui. Oneika travels back to her hotel, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, to meet one more inspiring business woman on Maui: Anna Kahalekulu, the founder of Kulua, a small batch clothing shop inspired by Maui. Oneika finds out how supporting local artisans like Anna sustains the community and contributes to a more meaningful experience on the island. Oneika and Anna end the day watching the nightly lele kawa, or cliff diving ceremony, that takes place on Kā‘anapali Beach. Looking out over the water, Oneika reflects on her transformative journey this season. Experience Maui's transformative power for yourself. For more about Oneika's journey — and to get other itinerary ideas — visit Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. To learn more and book a room at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, visit the hotel's website. Book wellness-inspired activities for yourself at Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities. Marriott Bonvoy members earn points on every experience booked through the site. About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, MNTRA, and Oneika Raymond. Listen and follow the show here.To read full episode transcripts from About the Journey and see photos of each featured destination, head to About the Journey on Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. Starting this season, you can watch full videos of each episode on the Marriott Bonvoy YouTube channel.

I am super intentional when I travel. I have a very specific 5-step process that I complete every time I take a trip, and it helps in manifesting an abundant and blessed trip every single time. I am constantly surrounded by pleasant travelers, upgrades and free gifts on every trip.  This week, I share these exact mindset tips with you so you can begin to manifest the trip of your dreams too!  Join me for this week's podcast episode to learn how to incorporate this 5-step process into your travel days to manifest an abundant and amazing trip. This episode dives into:  emphasizing the importance of setting positive intentions and creating a high-vibe atmosphere during travel including:  blessing the plane, walking down the aisle with love, creating a personal energy bubble, tethering the plane for stability, and calling upon guardian angels for protection. Each step is designed to enhance the travel experience, promote positivity, and manifest abundance. Want more teachings? Looking for a transformation speaker for your next event?  I'd love to help you create an unforgettable event! Learn more HERE.  Looking to transform your life?  Learn more about my transformation coaching program HERE. Looking for weekly inspiration? Join the Love.Heal.Thrive. Newsletter HERE.  Looking for community?  Join us here: Facebook Meetup YouTube Instagram

Italy is a dream to be savored slowly. Find out how you can travel through the big cities and tourist areas, avoid huge crowds and experience la dolce vita for yourself. As travelers if we take charge of our own trips and make a few adjustments, we can elevate our experience and make a positive impact on the places we visit at the same time.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/234Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!

About the Journey is back! This season, host and travel journalist Oneika Raymond goes on a wellness journey to four distinct places with the power to transform those who come to visit. Join us every other Friday through early October as we mindfully get to know ourselves and the world around us through meaningful, nurturing travel.  About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, mntra, and Oneika Raymond. Listen and follow the show here.To read full episode transcripts from About the Journey and see photos of each featured destination, head to About the Journey on Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. Starting this season, you can watch full videos of each episode on the Marriott Bonvoy YouTube channel.

Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I am joined by A.B, the Creator of Balanced Travel, to discuss immersive travel and how to journey like a local. If you're looking for ways to become more mindful when you travel, this podcast episode is for you. Find out more about A.B. and mindful travel at: Balanced Travel Discover how to act like a local when you travel Join our Girls about the Globe Facebook community Get the Solo Travel Card APP! It's brand new and it gives you lots of discounts on solo female friendly brands. Get it for free here

In this episode, Emma sits down with the remarkable travel writer and author, Nina Karnikowski. Known for her inspiring books, "Make a Living Living", "The Mindful Traveller" and "Go Lightly," Nina pulls back the curtain on her extensive travel experiences, offering listeners a deep dive into the transformative power of exploring the world. In this candid conversation, Nina shares the profound lessons she's learned from her journeys, including the pivotal 'rip cord moments' that have reshaped her perspective on life and how she moves through it. Nina opens up about her relationships, the importance of taking control of your mental health, and shares valuable insights into her practices for maintaining mindfulness on and off the road. Hint - journaling plays a big role here! Whether you're an avid traveler or someone seeking inspiration and empowerment, Nina's stories and tips for mindful travel will motivate you to embrace your own adventures with an open heart and a resilient spirit. Tune in to learn how to navigate the world with intention and grace, and let Nina's wisdom guide you towards a more fulfilling and mindful travel experience. Subscribe to Wildfemmes with Emma Maggs and join us for this inspiring conversation with Nina Karnikowski, where the power of women's stories continues to inspire, motivate, and empower us all.  Chapter notes: 00:48 - How Nina came into Emma's orbit - her book, Make a Living 01:24 - Nina shares Make a Living and the journey behind the book. Pulling back the curtain behind the people who have careers we dream about. 04:35 - You learn the most about the thing, by doing the thing. 05:37 - Nina's learnings from writing, Make a Living 09:19 - Touching on the people Nina interview in Make a Living who were really living out their creative passions and lifestyle 10:05 - What inspired Nina to become a travel journalist, becoming the next Catriona Rowntree and the downsides to be a travel journalist 13:40 - What did Teenage Nina want to be 15:57 - Nina's love for South East Asia and ripcord moments 19:15 - Nina's trek in Nepal in September of 2024 21:52 - Nina's shares her published books and the life changing moment that inspired her to write them 24:55 - Nina's number one tip for mindful travel 28:53 - What Nina has learnt from the women from other cultures and the importance of intimacy of community 33:52 - Nina speaks to relationships, how she nurtures them, the importance of respect and being more comfortable being being uncomfortable 39:28 - How Nina is supporting her partner who is suffering burn out and anxiety 41:09 - The Daily things Nina and her partner do to stay grounded, and why nature and travel is the best medicine 42:57 - Nina shares some of her favourite natural therapies, taking control of your mental health, and why the 48:14 - Nina shares the book she thinks every woman should read and why - Stranger care, learning to love what isn't ours - Sarah Santilles For more information on Nina, her writers retreats or the trek coming up in Nepal, head to her website: https://ninakarnikowski.com/ or her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_karnikowski  To peruse the muses of Wildfemmes, head to: https://wildfemmes.com.au/ or reach out to Emma via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmakatemaggs/ or over at Wildfemmes: https://www.instagram.com/wildfemmes/  Thank you and stay wild x      

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Megan Grant and I talk about how her tours are designed to create a positive social impact. She highlights the trends that are helping her business grow and thrive, including mindful purchasing and lone female travelers. We also discussed the importance of community and how Megan's tours build community. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What inspired Megan to start Cherish Tours during the pandemic and how she is creating a positive impact through small group tours How Cherish Tours supports women in business through travel opportunities and social impact Why Megan's approach in the hospitality industry focuses on creating meaningful connections and experiences for her tour guests How Cherish Tours partners with and supports women-owned or managed businesses in the destinations they visit Some of the destinations Cherish Tours has almost sold out to, and the tailor-made private tours they are currently offering Why an abundant mindset benefits the travel industry Embracing an Abundant Mindset Megan dives into the concept of an abundant mindset and why we should prioritize collaboration and mutual support over cutthroat competition. She shares why she firmly believes that a rising tide lifts all boats and why the success of one woman does not diminish the opportunities available to others. Cherish Tours exemplifies this belief by actively seeking to partner with other travel advisors, fostering an environment of collaboration and shared success. The encouragement for travel advisors to connect and partner with Cherish Tours showcases the flourishing culture of cooperation in the industry, promoting opportunities for growth and mutual support. Empowering Women Through Travel One of the central themes we discussed is the importance of uplifting and supporting women as travelers and industry professionals. Megan passionately describes how Cherish Tours is dedicated to providing transformative travel experiences that prioritize mindful purchasing and social impact. The company amplifies the voices of women in business and actively supports women-owned or managed businesses and initiatives in the destinations they visit. Megan calls Cherish Tours her ‘love note to the travel industry,' which gives women a sense of community and connection. Tailor-Made Travel Experiences Cherish Tours sets itself apart by creating tailor-made travel experiences that prioritize interpersonal connections, community building, and personal choice. Megan's approach is all about bringing women of all ages and cultural backgrounds together, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating diversity. Resources: Website: https://www.gocherishtours.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-grant94/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherish-tours-llc/ Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/gocherishtours/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gocherishtours/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Embark on a profound journey with Andres Adasme of Kind Human and Amanda Burk of Balanced Travel, as we discuss the essence of 'rooting travel' and balanced tourism. Discover how you can forge connections with ancient cultures, and contribute to a sustainable global community. Andres explains traveling with purpose, where each itinerary is crafted to educate the heart and nourish the soul through hands-on experiences with remote communities in the Andes. Amanda then shares her expertise on marrying adventure with social responsibility, offering practical advice wherever your wanderlust takes you.This episode is a compass pointing toward kindness and enrichment, with memories from a ceremony in Peru to a majestic glacier, to a life-changing family trip in Germany.Andres and Amanda honor local cultures and the environment, in an episode that helps transform not just your travel plans, but your world perspective._____Andres Adasme is the founder and expedition leader of Kind Human, one-of-a-kind immersions in the ancient world.andres@kindhumantravel.com **Amanda Burk is the creator of Balanced Travel, a digital community that encourages mindful travel experiences that go beyond tourism.  Focus is on integration through local cultures, sustainability, and work-life balance. Its collective,The Guild, connects travelers to a global group of travel and hospitality experts. Also Consider Airbnb Experiences,  gorunningtours.com,  athelink.com, birdingpal.org._____Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and  wherever you listen. Check them out.Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube the 15th of every month! Please follow, rate and review us.  ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

In this week's Mindful Monday video and podcast, while traveling to visit Mama Lewis in Halifax, Waylon shares 4 mindful travel tips. Bonus mindful traveling tip: I almost never get a phone plan, to get a needed break from using/checking phone, but of course can still use it when on wifi for calls, Google Maps, texting, social/work. ~ Waylon Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.

The Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace, continues with new stories and tips to help change your life for the better and see sights so rich in wonder they will take your breath away.In this, the first episode of the new year, discover Ricky's backstory...  How does a small boy from Paisley, Scotland, end up traveling the globe? And have the opportunity to visit some amazing places that life has to offer? What was it like going from being a  luxury brand ambassador to creating a show with an emphasis on protecting the environment?And Ricky shares some best practices in this tourism sector and how these leaders are making a difference. And find out what it was like to have traveled to all seven continents for Season Two.The Speaking of Travel audience wanted to find out how Ricky and Ben (cameraperson/producer) decide on the best ways to capture the essence of a destination. Discover how they do it and how they train for their trips.To ask Ricky and Ben questions, simply contact Marilyn at mb@speakingoftravel.net. There are new ways to watch Leave No Trace TV, and Ricky explains how to watch, where to watch, and provides updates on Season Two and when the season will be ready for viewing. All on Speaking of Travel. Tune in! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

In this episode, we talk about mindful travel during the winter season. Instagram: @MorningVibesPodcast

Walking slowly in silence in the Nepalese Himalayas is just one of the ways travel writer Nina Karnikowski says we can embrace mindful travel. Belle talks to Nina about taking the time to travel, and taking in the world around us on a more acute level. “We can travel at a pace so fast, we actually miss all the wonder around us as we tick our boxes and return home exhausted," she says. You can see more about Nina's work, including her latest book, The Mindful Traveller, at ⁠ninakarnikowski.com, and for more about her tour to the Nepalese Himalayas, visit worldexpeditions.com For many refugees from war-torn countries, settling into Australian life can be daunting. Especially for those who have suffered trauma most of us can't even imagine. Finding solace in nature himself, Neil McCulloch decided to start a charity where he could help new refugees in Australia settle into life here, and experience an Aussie pastime, camping and hiking – and First Hike Project was born, firsthikeproject.org.au Neil talks to Kirstie about how the transformative effect of nature on many of the refugees he takes into the Aussie bush, and why it's so life-changing. We also reveal the world's most loved landmarks, including which Australian landmark makes the list (it might just surprise you), share tips on the best ways to save money when you're travelling in Europe, and take a little ride down the Great Victorian Rail Trail, see greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworldawaits/message

In this solo introduction to Season Five of The Soul of Travel Podcast, Christine shares the privilege it's been to sit across from so many incredible, beautiful people, to learn from them, and to witness how the ways in which they work weave into the tapestry that truly is the soul of travel.Christine shares:The history and future of the Soul of Travel PodcastSoul of Travel's reach around the worldSoul of Travel joins the JourneyWoman familyOur Amplification Allies: Women's Work, The Travel Coach Network, and Women Travel LeadersHow to Support the ShowJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with you, our Soul of Travel listeners. 

Amit Jaipuria, founder of Postcard Travel Club, is connecting luxury travelers with boutique hotels and tours that advance responsible tourism and shares why storytelling helps make travel a force for good. When you put people who live in and care about destinations at the center of travel content, their innate joy in sharing their stories and their passion for place says it all.Amit shares the importance of storytelling in promoting responsible tourism and how Postcard is helping users identify hotels and tours that advance responsible tourism and helping them build their wish lists to travel more sustainably. And find out what's coming up at Postcard in the near future in terms of features.With airports set as the core driver of travel and tourism industry changes, they are being transformed in the process. Also on this episode of Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the airport is transforming right now and the purpose of all this change. Tune in. Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Travel is known to change you. Surrounding yourself with different cultures, different people and different outlooks on life are bound to change all of us a bit. That's one of the greatest things about traveling as a whole - apart from tasting the different cuisines of course! We are on a constant learning curve as we venture from our comfort zones. The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues. Richard is the host of the popular TV series Leave No Trace TV and we highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. Ricky catches us up on Season Two of Leave No Trace TV and provides updates on when this new season is coming out. And he shares some ways we can be ambassadors when we travel and where he's most intrigued to go next. You can watch Leave No Trace TV on Plex, a free, online streaming service. Tune in. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

I recently had the opportunity to discuss the transformative power of mindful travel on the latest episode of the Living the Sweet Life podcast. In this episode, we explore how being present, cultivating a heightened sense of perception, and deepening connections can positively impact our travel experiences. Here are 3 key takeaways from the conversation: 1️⃣ Cultivate Presence: When we travel with intention, we can leave behind the anxiety of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow. By setting the intention of mindful travel, we immerse ourselves in the present moment and appreciate the beauty of each instant. Being grateful and present enables us to fully savour our travel experiences. 2️⃣ Heightened Sense of Perception: Mindful travel awakens our senses to the new and different. From hearing new noises to tasting new foods, our sensory perception is heightened, allowing us to create vivid memories. So, don't be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. The world is full of exciting experiences waiting to be explored! 3️⃣ Deep Connection: By being present and open to new experiences, we foster a deep connection with the places we visit and the people we meet. We appreciate unique stories and cultures, gaining insights that broaden our perspective of humanity. Traveling with intention allows us to break stereotypes and develop empathy for different customs, languages, and traditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tj-sweet/support

When you know you can be doing better, when certain things are really good, other things suck, you recognize the work that should be done, life responsibilities, should I go on?We all get there, some of us may be there right now - the stress beast will attack all of us, and we will respond...well, how will we respond? We talk it through, and come up with ideas on how to be SUCCESSFUL with our bodies, our minds, and hopefully the outcome of the exciting travel that will enrich our lives in so many ways. Don't let it be a negative - we got you!This week Susan throws the dice, and asks a lovely wine manager to pick out his "favorite of the day" for the ladies to taste.  This wine is from Altentejo Portugal; this is an area from south central Portugal, and funny, a place very similar to California.  A lot of sun, even hot temperatures, modern wineries, careful wood aging - sounds like a great wine, right? Well...listen to what the ladies think!This wine is a blend of Syrah Trincadeira, Alicante Bouchet and Aragon - also known as Tempranillo - a wine of many names...sorry Christine!More about Guarda Rios Red Blend from Alentejo, Portugal:https://wayne.bottleking.com/wines/Guarda-Rios-Red-Blend-w13962289qFind Christine D'Angelo:Instagram: @christine_dangelo_ Facebook: @Christine Casiero D'AngeloSet yourself up with Christine D"Angelo as a COACH on the 1st Phorm App!  https://www.1stphorm.app/StineD***JOIN Christine's Facebook Page "Team Shine Fitness": https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamstinefitness/Find Susan Pajak:Instagram: @winegirlgonewildFacebook: @Susan PajakTwitter: @spajakPersonal Blog: winegirlgonewild.comhttps://winegirlgonewild.comCome for a chat, stay for a sip, and leave us a comment!

Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Malathi Acharya 's Resources:Website: Ayur.todayhttps://www.ayur.today/Ayur Integrative Medicine on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ayurintegrativemedicine/Ayur Integrative Medicine on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ayurintegrativemedicinedr.malathi2023 on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/Ayur Integrative Medicine on YouTube https://youtube.com/@AyurIntegrativeMedicine?si=JGhAJmzUPXDDslca*** Are you a physician who would like to discover and live your best life now through travel? ***Join the Dare to Dream Physician Travel Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/878895016552178/

Join Steve Martorano in this enlightening episode of The Behavioral Corner as he sits down with Jordan Ashley, founder and executive director of Souljourn Yoga. Discover how Jordan's triple play of passions—travel, yoga, and service to others—melded into a powerful force for change. Namaste.-------------------------------The Behavioral Corner is produced in partnership with Retreat Behavioral Health -- where healing happens.

Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: American Travelers Are Shunning the U.S. for Europe, Europe's travel authorization system (not a visa) maybe coming soon, 5 tips for embracing mindful travel, To Drive or Not to Drive in Mexico and more Expat News. - Expat Rebel Chris

"How to Clean a Fish: And other adventures in Portugal" is Esmeralda Cabral's first book. Published in spring 2023 it describes an extended family stay in Portugal. Our conversation is not just about returning to or finding a home - let's face it most Canadians have come from somewhere else - but the emotions of coming and going. And with that we talk about travel generally and how the choices we make can affect local communities and the planet as a whole.

Meet Benjamin (Ben) Hagerty, a passionate traveler and co-manager of the travel blog, It's Bree and Ben, alongside his wife, Brianne Nemiroff. Their journey goes beyond typical travel experiences as they explore sustainable tourism and embrace a vegan business philosophy. Through their platform, they offer valuable insights, travel guides, and essays about vegan and plant-based travel, making a positive impact on fellow travelers seeking mindful and sustainable adventures. Benjamin's love for flavors and dishes associated with a vegan diet began during his upbringing in the vibrant San Francisco Bay area. However, it wasn't until 2015 that he and his wife, Bree, decided to fully embrace the vegan lifestyle after a one-week trial. To their delight, they felt great after abstaining from meat, prompting them to transition gradually into a vegan way of life. In 2017, after tying the knot, Benjamin and Bree embarked on an extraordinary road trip adventure across the U.S. and Canada. Their year-long journey became a unique blend of travel and work, as Benjamin continued to work remotely as a travel consultant while documenting vegan-friendly places for their website. Their travel experiences uncovered surprising vegan-friendly areas in unexpected places. Along the way, they encountered vibrant vegan communities in St. Louis and Kansas City, showcasing innovative and creative approaches to veganism beyond the West Coast and New England. Inspired by their journey, Benjamin and Bree established their website, It's Bree and Ben. Beyond just providing information on vegan-friendly restaurants and venues, they aim to promote mindful and sustainable travel practices that align with vegan philosophy. As part of his graduate school project, Benjamin conducted extensive research, uncovering four key areas of concern that shape the experiences of individuals and businesses in the vegan entrepreneurship niche. These areas include the impetus of health and well-being, the framework of inclusivity, facing "vegan phobia" and discrimination, and the cost of doing vegan business. Despite the challenges faced by vegan entrepreneurs, Benjamin and Bree honor the vegan lifestyle, viewing it not just as a dietary choice but as a way of life encompassing compassion, environmental consciousness, and empathy. Through It's Bree and Ben, they share valuable insights into exploring the world through a compassionate lens, appreciating the abundance of experiences that a vegan lifestyle can offer. Their journey exemplifies the profound connection between sustainable tourism, veganism, and mindful travel. As a community, we can support and uplift compassionate entrepreneurs like Benjamin and Bree while making conscious choices that positively impact the world around us. Read more: http://www.veganvisibility.com/263-Benjamin-Hagerty 

Today we continue with the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford. Richard is the host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, and together we highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. And Ricky has been out there traveling! On this episode, Ricky catches us up on where he and his crew have explored for Season Two of Leave No Trace TV and what the vibe is traveling right now. This is a fast-changing travel world with so many people traveling and Ricky shares what he's seeing.And he explains what travel is teaching him now and how he handles travel stress and unpredicted situations. Also, Ricky answers questions from Speaking of Travel listeners about his travel life. And fills us in on where the Leave No Trace TV crew are off to next.And find out all the locations you can view Season One of Leave No Trace TV. All right here on Speaking of Travel. Stay tuned!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Create Your Top 10 List of Rules to Live By pdf here or go to TheMindBodySpiritNetwork.com/rulestoliveby/ Welcome to Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness! In this episode, we explore the topic of "Traveling as a Spiritual Practice." Join me, Liz Gracia, as we delve into how traveling can be a powerful tool for inner transformation and awakening. By immersing ourselves in new cultures, landscapes, and experiences, we can cultivate profound spiritual growth and expanded consciousness. Let's redefine travel as a sacred journey toward self-discovery and higher awareness.Traveling as a Spiritual Practice calibrates at 350 on the logarithmic scale of human consciousness, which signifies a high level of consciousness and a potent impersonal attractor field. It doesn't require religious activities or specific destinations; instead, it's about infusing all our travel adventures with a higher intention and consciousness. By doing so, we can experience the joy, meaning, and freedom that travel can offer.In this episode, I'll also share my personal experience of traveling abroad for the first time and how it awakened me to the significance of exploring new cultures and ways of being. Remember, all of life is spiritual, and traveling can provide unique opportunities for growth beyond our comfort zones.Before we conclude, I invite you to create your own list of rules to live by. Download the "Top 10 Rules to Live By" worksheet here to align yourself with higher vibrations and consciously set your life's direction. Writing down your goals and intentions can be a powerful way to attract positive energy and manifest your desired outcomes.Thank you for joining me on this episode of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness. I'm Liz Gracia, and I look forward to continuing our enlightening discussions on higher consciousness in future episodes. Stay aligned with your spiritual journey and embrace travel as a sacred path of self-discovery. See you next time!I'm honored to invite you to this revelatory event that brings together more than 35 leading masters, scientists, practitioners, & trainers to aid in collective repair and harmonization.You'll discover the latest sound-healing tools and practices backed by science and ancient traditions that you can use now for self-stabilization, personal growth, and spiritual medicine.RSVP here.Support the showIf you like what's going on here, you can join me on social media here: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TheMindBodySpiritNetwork.com

Amit Jaipuria is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience founding startups across diverse industries. He is also the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at the Postcard Travel Club where he's building a social network of mindful travelers interested in promoting mindful travel through storytelling.Amit shares why traveling mindfully becomes a better way to travel and its role in self-growth and personal transformation. And he explains how storytelling and community help create a positive and meaningful travel experience.Also, Amit shares how the Postcard Travel Club is fast becoming a global community interested in immersive travel experiences, self-growth and personal transformation. By sharing local stories, Amit hopes to inspire more people to travel with empathy and understanding and create more sustainable and inclusive practices from their travel experiences.Postcard Travel Club's mission is to build a global database of local travel stories, believing that these stories are key to unlocking travel as a force for good. A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

In today's video I'll flip through a travel magazine, featuring soft-spoken ASMR with page flipping and paper sounds. Come along to see the beautiful places out in the world.

In this episode, you hear from Camila Castro - a certified travel coach, and graduate of my Travel Coach Certification Program. Camila Castro is a seeker, global citizen, mindful traveler, storyteller and certified Travel Coach. As a Mindful Travel Coach, she guides multi-passionate seekers in harnessing the power of Mindful Travel to create more purposeful, meaningful and impactful experiences in their travels and their lives. She is also the founder of Be Journeyful, a blog that inspires and empowers travelers to embark upon inner and outer journeys with an open mind and an open heart for deeper intention, connection and transformation. She has been featured in Life Lovers Magazine, as a guest blogger on The Travel Coach Network, and on Bri Seeley's The Success Diaries podcast.  Visit her website: https://bejourneyful.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bejourneyful Chat mindful travel with Camila: https://www.bejourneyful.com/discoverycall/ Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program? Send me a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork.------------------- WOMEN THRIVE THROUGH TRAVEL MASTERMIND EVENT Want to network and connect with other women working in travel? Come learn from industry leaders at the 2023 Women Thrive Through Travel Mastermind event. This FREE, virtual event is happening Sunday, May 28th at 11am EST/10am CST/9am MST/8am PST. Click here to register and get reminders for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfu6qqDIsGtZLPV3isBAS2rETpmN8Whnm?fbclid=IwAR39mD7rg4NOMqEmf2Yx-eG-2ajLrH-7EsAHgyDw7Jqz4AocAKnVt-nVGhg ------------------- TRAVEL COACHING RESOURCES Are you ready to elevate your travel business? To achieve clarity, focus, and success instead of constant confusion? If so, then I'd love to invite you to join the Travel Coach Certification Program. Join the conversation in our Travel Coach Network Global Community. It's our free Facebook Group for aspiring and inspiring travel coaches. If you're brand new to the concept of travel coaching, be sure to grab the Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching by clicking below. Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ TCN Global Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/ The Travel Coach Certification Program: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching:  https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook Ultimate Travel Business Planner Bundle: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TravelCoachNetwork?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, highlights the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism, and provides tips on how to travel mindfully and why it's important to just say YES! There is no other destination on the planet more incredible, overwhelming or epic as Antarctica. Ricky and his producer and cameraman, Ben Alcott, recently traveled to Antartica with White Desert Antarctica, a pioneering luxury experience, and are here to tell us all about it!Ricky and Ben share what was it like to be there... the cold, adventure, history, remoteness, and other worldly vibe, coupled with science, icebergs, and the deep, deep silence. Discover how this experience created the most adrenalin-fueled adventure, changing their lives forever. And how the magic they felt there can't be found anywhere else in the world.There are some people who will push themselves to the limit, leading them to accomplish feats we couldn't even imagine while in the leading role of our wildest dreams.A must listen! And stay tuned for the upcoming Part Two of Ricky Crawford and Ben Alcott's Amazing Adventure To Antartica only on Speaking of Travel. Watch season one of Leave No Trace TV here.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

In this episode, we welcome three news guests, Eric Takahata, Randy Baldemor and OEDB team member, Luella Costales to reflect on the power of connection and how the language of aloha is universal. Several years ago through their work in the local hospitality industry, Randy and Eric traveled to one of Hawaiʻi's sister countries, Japan, with the late Pono Shim. We discuss their experiences abroad and how by leaning on the connections that bind our two nations, Hawaiʻi can serve as an example of regenerative tourism. The episode ends with an audio recording of Pono sharing about a presentation that he gave in Japan that highlights the many similarities that forever connect the people of Hawaiʻi and the people Japan. Episode time stamps: 1:55 Interview with Randy, Eric and Luella on the power of connection 56:30 Molly transitions to the audio recording of Pono Shim 57:09 Pono Shim on how Japan and Hawaiʻi are mirrors of one another (Zoom audio, recorded 2020)

On this episode, we're talking travel. After years of pandemic lockdowns and border closures, the world's appetite for travel is bigger than ever. Are you itching to fit more travel into your life? Wondering how to make traveling with kids easier? And determined to  see the world around you while also protecting our planet? Keep listening for tips on all that and more!*************************************Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest!And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show!Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 12 - Heimata Heimata Hall is passionate about food.  And that's just as well, as Heimata is Tahitian Food Tour Guide with the strong belief that food is a leveller which transcends hierarchy and social constraints - it is a universal thing which connects us in ways which are simply not possible with any other activity. I met up with Heimata in the Municipal Market in Papeete where, after a delicious lunch of Poisson Cru, we enjoyed a lively discussion about the local dishes in Tahiti, how food is perhaps the most universal element of culture and we equally pondered the future of tourism in Tahiti and Moorea. Does tourism protect and preserve cultural heritage or in fact, does cultural heritage protect and preserve tourism? Enjoy! You can connect with Heimata via: Website: https://tahitifoodtour.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tahitifoodtours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahitifoodtours/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 11 - Manureva Manu is a local Tahitian tatoo artist who specialises in the traditional designs and styles of tatoo found throughout Tahiti and the islands. Manu welcomed me into his private design studio which is adorned with local artefacts, designs, tradtional instruments and all manner of both tradtional and modern polynesian inspiration. During our conversation Manu explains how he approaches each client's tatoo design, the difference between the traditional and modern inking and how the tatoo's are an intricate part of the Tahitian culture. Look out for the video of this conversation which we will be releasing soon, as the designs which Manu creates are incredibly intricate and visually stunning. Enjoy! You can connect with Manureva via: Facebook: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/Tattoosbymanureva/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 10 - Peva Peva is well known to everyone in Teahupo'o. He and his family have lived for generations in the lush green valley and it's immediately clear that Peva himself has a deep connection with the land and ocean here. I spent some time staying in the incredible seafront house which Peva built himself, using only natural materials from the valley. And it is one of the most amazing places I have ever stayed in! I can certainly see why the surf legend Kelly Slater stays here when he comes to surf and be at one with nature. In this short conversation I had with Peva as the sun started to set on Teahupo'o, I asked him about the history of Teahupo'o, how he came to build this wonderful house here and he also explained the significance of his intricate and beautiful tattoos. Enjoy!

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 9 - Aimata & Hitinui Aimata, Hitinui and their family have their home in a wonderful location at the end of the road (quite literally) at Teahupo'o.  And what a home it is! Located metres from the ocean and with a back garden which is practically the most beautiful valley in the whole of Tahiti.  It is here that Aimata and Hitinui lovingly share their home stay with travellers from all over the world who come to be at one with nature and live like the locals do in this corner of paradise. I had the pleasure of staying with Aimata and Hitinui recently and after we enjoyed the most amazing home cooked meal of perfectly fresh ingredients from their garden, we sat down to discuss how and why they share their lives with new found friends from all over the world... Enjoy! You can connect with Aimata and Hitinui via: Website: https://www.ahiotomoua.com/ourhome Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHioToMoua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahiotomoua/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 8 - Cindy Cindy Drollet grew up in the shadow of Teahupo'o.  A fully licensed captain, Cindy and the team at Tahiti Surfari are without a doubt the very best team to help you to learn about and understand the ocean and reef around the famous Teahupo'o break. I joined Cindy for a surfari tour around Teahupo'o where we body surfed the famous break, swam in pristine waterfalls only accessible by lava tubes, swung out over the river in the lush clearings and engaged in surf stories of Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and more after a fabulous barbecue lunch. I arrived at the conclusion that there is a reason the world's top surfers work with Cindy and the team at Tahit Surfari - no-one knows this place like they do. Enjoy! You can connect with Cindy and The Tahiti Surfari Team via: Website: https://www.tahitisurfari.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tahitisurfari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teahupoo_surfari/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 7 - Matehau Matehau Tetopata was born and raised in the shadow of the world's most feared wave break in Teahupo'o.  As this is is home break, I wanted to know equally what it's like to ride this wave and what it's like to wipeout on it. As the soft rains fell around us with the lush green Teahupo'o Valley behind us, and the feared surf break in front of us, Matehau explained that to surf this wave is humbling privilege which he prepares for every day.  An experience which he never takes for granted and in return it brings him closer to the life-force or "Mana" Enjoy!

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 6 - Maui Maui Ciucci is the epitome of a water man.  Larger than life, Maui runs Corallina Tours, a local company on Moorea which welcomes guests to experience a variety of wonderfully immersive tours around the waters of his beautiful home island. I joined Maui for a low season tour where we swam in the world's most feared wave break, snorkelled with black tipped sharks, were approached by enormous rays, watched the turtles play around us and generally made the most of the incrediblely abundant wildlife all around us.  And all of this was set during the low season when bizarrely, few people visit and had the lagoon to ourselves... After lunch I chatted to Maui about all that we had just experienced. Enjoy! You can connect with Maui via: Website: https://www.corallinatours.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corallinatours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corallina_tours/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 5 - Mareva Mareva Leu is the Director of the International Oceanic Documentary Film Festival which is held every year in Tahiti.  Running on the 4-12 February, FIFO Tahiti as the festival is known, sees documentary filmakers from all over the Pacific region and beyond, gathering together to share their films and in so doing, challenge the status quo of Polynesian life, history and culture. I caught up with Mareva in one of the beautiful parks in Papeete in order to learn more about the work of FIFO and how it is a medium which challenges us all to consider all facets of Pacific life whilst also challenging the stereotypes and prejudices which still exist. As Mareva explains to me in this episode, FIFO is helping Pacific Islanders to truly tell their own story... Enjoy! You can connect with Mareva via: Website: https://www.fifotahiti.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifo.officiel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifo.officiel/

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 4 - Matahi Matahi Tutavae is a journalist, cultural guide and proud Tahitian who works with a wonderful organisation called Haururu. We caught up with Matahi during a day out with him at the home of the Haururu organisation deep in the Papenoo Valley to learn more about the work of Haururu and why it has a vitally important role in ensuring that the next generation learn about and embrace their polynesian cultural heritage. As Matahi tells me in this episode, we cannot think too much about the immense cultural heritage which has been lost already, but must instead focus on protecting and preserving what is left... Enjoy! You can connect with Matahi via: Website: https://www.haururu.pf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haururu/

Dr. Anu Taranath brings both passion and expertise to her work as a speaker, facilitator, author and educator.  A University of Washington professor for the past 20+ years, she has also received the Seattle Weekly's “Best of Seattle” recognition, the University's Distinguished Teaching Award, and multiple US Fulbright Fellowships to work abroad.  As a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and racial equity consultant Dr. Anu offers coaching, training and facilitation services, and has partnered with over 300 clients from Amazon to the Raging Grannies.  Her book "Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World" was named a finalist for several book awards including the Washington State Book Award and included in Oprah Magazine's “Best 26 Travel Books of All Times. Aun in her own words: “As the daughter of immigrants who has grown up between two cultures, I often draw on my personal experience as a way to connect with and amplify the voices of those who have historically not been heard. As a scholar and academic, I also know that racial equity work is challenging, emotional, institutional, and personal.  I've taught about global issues, race, gender, identity, and equity to thousands of students, presented at high-profile as well as more humble events, and collaborated with social change agents and innovative thinkers around the world. I partner with clients for the long haul and strive to build inclusivity and collaboration, inviting people into conversation.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.  You can support the Tough Girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media - especially in relation to adventure and physical challenge by signing up as a patron. www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.    Show Notes Who is Dr. Anu Being based in Seattle in the USA Working as a professor for the University of Washington  Is it possible to travel well in an unequal world? Her job and roles How do we deal with history in the present? Her family and love for travel Her experience of not feeling a sense of belonging Introducing students to new places in the world Finding yourself through travel Her first solo travel experience through university Spending 1.5 yrs in India Figuring out who we should be Following a very traditional academic road Studying computer science, but not finding her passion Not knowing what she wanted to do  Finding passion in discussions on social issues How do we travel and be aware of the inequities that structure our world Book: "Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World” How to navigate uncomfortable feelings  Working in collaboration and community with many change makers Travelling with privileges  Wanting to use our privileges to help others  Why our goal should be to travel mindfully What is ethical travel? Why ethics is never just a tickbox exercise  Understanding my place in an unequal world Going through the hard things to get to the other side Getting more comfortable with my discomfort  Feeling bad is not a strategy of social justice Thinking and reflecting on travel and why it doesn't feel like work Feeling joyous and alive while engaging in tricky conversations  The importance of different types of conversations  Learning about the world and ourselves  How to connect with Dr. Anu Final words of advice and what Dr. Anu has learned from her travels Feeling grateful for being part of the community of change makers around the world    Social Media Website www.anutaranath.com  Instagram @dr.anutaranath     

This past month we were invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 2 - Teuai Olivier Lenoir or Teuai as he is known locally, is known for his fascinating and exhilerating 4x4 tours of the Papenoo Valley in Tahiti's lush tropical interior. Originally from Tahiti's Austral Islands, Teuai is well known for his knowledge of the cultural traditions of the Tahitian islands and he plays a vital role in keeping his cultural ancestry alive through his tours and through his acclaimed dance troupe. In this episode, I caught up with Teuai during our expedition with him in the Papenoo Valley where he spoke with me about his concerns for the future of the Tahitian culture and how tourism is playing an increasingly vital role in the protection and preservation of their cultural heritage. Enjoy! You can connect with Teuai via: Website: https://www.iaoranatahitiexpeditions.com/votre-guide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iaoranatahitiexpeditions/

We were recently invited over to the Islands of Tahiti by our good friends at Tahiti Tourisme so that we could learn exactly what the experience is like for visitors during the low season period. The islands of Tahiti are arguably among the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Formed from the demise of 3 volcanoes, these islands not only have an incredible natural beauty, but they have an ancient, rich and diverse cultural heritage which remains strong to this day. In this series, We seek to learn more about the traditions, beliefs, culture and heritage as We set out to discover the true essence of Tahiti when we ‘Meet the Tahitians'… Episode 3 - Mateata Mateata is joyful! She has an infectiously warm, powerful and energetic presence and is indeed a force of nature! Mateata is proudly Moorean. Born and raised on this smaller and quieter island just 30 mins from Tahiti, Mateata was called by the ocean at a young age. She has sailed all over the world with her passion for seafaring always ensuring that she bore the true colours of her polynesian identity along the way.  Now back at her ancestral home in Moorea, I caught up with Mateata at the peaceful bay where Captain Cook first landed in Tahiti - a fitting location to learn more about the true polynesian culture of Tahiti and perhaps a short history lesson. Enjoy! You can connect with Mateata via: Website: https://www.mooreayachtservices.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mooreayachtservices/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahanayachtservices/

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford Continues.Richard is the host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace, and he highlights the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and ecotourism. Ecotourism has become increasingly popular over the past years with more and more people wanting to spend their vacations in natural environments without disturbing or damaging natural habitats. Ecotourism helps protect natural habitats and pristine environments and allows countries and communities to build their economies without harming the environment which means that local wildlife can thrive and visitors can enjoy untouched destinations. Ricky shares examples for reducing our carbon offset and discusses the relationship between nature and happiness. Discover how a personal connection to the living world not only has a positive influence on mental wellbeing, but also brings deeper meaning to your life.There is also new news about Leave No Trace TV and what's up next and Ricky tells us about all the new platforms available for watching. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

We throw shade and cause guilt and shame in social justice work all the time! But is finger pointing effective or does it just make us feel better to make someone else wrong? In this ep, Michelle and Anu, author of Oprah-loved book Beyond Guild Trips, build analysis through a lens of travel ethics and what it means to truly move forward.

Richard Crawford, host of the acclaimed TV series, Leave No Trace, announces big news and shares how easy it is to watch the show and why he highlights the importance of conservation, sustainability and eco-tourism. Ricky shares some big changes about Leave No Trace TV and the new network platform, binge.com, where you can easily watch all of season one. Find out where Ricky traveled to record season two and his latest trip to Costa Rica. And discover how to research a destination and accommodation to learn about environmental and social challenges and be more mindful of what to take part in, where to visit and where to spend your money. Also Ricky explains what's up next for Leave No Trace TV and what's the most valuable thing he's learned after two seasons traveling to all these amazing places. And hear what are some common problems he's had along the way and how he found solutions. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series continues on location in Australia with Richard Crawford where he's busy working on Season Two of Leave No Trace TV. After a whirl-wind few months of travel, Ricky is in Australia with the show's director and cameraman (and so much more), Ben Alcott. Listening to these two is a real treat! Ricky and Ben share how they're witnessing a greener travel space emerge and how their views have changed over these last few years in relation to ecotourism and sustainability. They fondly share how they got interested in travel and sustainability and how the Amazon Prime television show, Leave No Trace, began. Discover some pretty cool places around this world where the destinations are making quiet change for their communities and the planet. And learn some practical tips for environmentally friendly travel that are easy to achieve.  A must listen! 

Shane Mahoney is the founder of Lugos Travel and a luxury travel expert who has personally crafted thousands of authentic trips for travelers. At Lugos Travel, each itinerary is heavily researched with local references, data points, family tours, and recommendations. Lugos Travel is the only company in the industry to provide custom luxury travel itineraries (good for any day of the year) in under 30 minutes. With zero questions up front, Lugos Travel successfully customizes trips by fitting each traveler into 1+ of 4 archetypes (savor, excite, explore, and pampered). As an expert who has been in the luxury travel industry for over ten years, Mahoney has dedicated his life to connecting and reconnecting loved ones by crafting travel experiences that surprise and delight his clients. Mahoney has lived in exotic locations such as Spain, Borneo, and Australia and traveled to over 22 countries worldwide. He has a thirst for adventure and has driven Baja trucks, gone Paragliding, Parachuting, and high-speed rollerblading at over 50 miles per hour. Mahoney's greatest passion is to create excitement in other people's lives and to foster great relationships through the power of travel while streamlining the traveling process making it stress-free and enjoyable. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.shanemahoney360.com Blog: Shane's Blog Most Influential Person Sam Harris Dalai Lama Thích Nhất Hạnh Effect on Emotions & Thoughts on Breathing Probably my favorite way (to deal with emotions) is three deep breaths. As soon as you feel yourself getting emotional, it's just being able to realize that the last thing you want to do is take three deep breaths. Mindful Travel But it's also the best thing you can do. I've been instituting that with my son since he was born. I think realizing how my dad was quick to anger, I had to realize that I too am quick to anger. And so mindfulness for me is about being able to pause and just give myself and my body a moment to be my true self. Mindful Travel Suggested Resources Book: The Art of Happiness By Dalai Lama App: Wake Up App Bullying Story  I don't feel like I've ever been a bully or been bullied. Maybe a little bit in my family life. In this business, it's very much about relationships. I need my partners as much as they need me. So, I have seen previously lots of other companies that engage with partners on a very superficial level. And I think when you go into a business contract, without having a contract, it can be very difficult to get the results that you wish to have. But we take that relationship very seriously. And we have contracted our own contract that we share with our partners in all of our countries that defines exactly what a Lugo's travel experience is, what does it look like? What is expected? Do we have cold bottled water in the limousine when you pick us up? Like, these are the small details that I feel like, you can be disappointed if you didn't set an expectation. So I don't know how that fits in with bullying. Because honestly, I look at it as like, it's preparation. It's all a preparation game. If I'm prepared, and I'm bringing my best self forward, then I know that my partners and the experience for my clients will be fantastic. And it will live up to what I believe it should be. Mindful Travel Related Episodes Your Presence is a Superpower; Elizabeth Tripp The 7 Laws of Mindful Living; Vernon Foster II Three Simple Steps To A Balanced Life; Trevor G. Blake Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

When Christine picked it up the book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, for the first time, she read the prologue, which is about four pages long, and immediately got on LinkedIn and messaged today's guest. This book had already shifted so much or created so many awarenesses that Christine was really excited to bring this book the conversation.  This book and this conversation have helped Christine find the language she needed to bring this conversation to the surface and shaped to the feelings she felt in the past but couldn't find a way to put into words.Dr. Anu is a speaker, facilitator, consultant, author and educator specializing in issues of racial equity, diversity, and social change. She believe in pushing the conversation without pushing folks away. One of her core beliefs is all of us want to feel a deep sense of belonging and worthiness.Tune in as Christine and Dr. Anu dive in her book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal WorldFor full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode90Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Dr. Anu Taranath(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show

We've all been in those moments where we're in an absolute dream location, and we are frustrated with our travel buddy or with ourselves, for struggling to get the perfect shot.  When capturing the beauty of the places you travel to is part of your work and your passion, how do you still stay present and fully enjoy your time in that location?  In today's episode, I share 5 tips to help you find that work/fun balance and feel really satisfied during travel, not only with the content you create but also with being able to fully take in the beauty and the energy of the place you're in.  We'll dig into: - Dealing with stressors during the actual travel portion -How to protect your energy -Setting intentions with yourself and your travel buddies -Setting clear expectations around video/photo shooting times at each location & more! If you usually travel with someone else, you will definitely want to take notes on the last two! If you loved this episode, please leave a review at the bottom letting me know how this episode or this podcast has helped you so far! Your reviews allow other people like you find this podcast much more easily. Thank you so much for your support!!   Follow my travels and BTS at instagram.com/passporttomanifest Download my FREE Hotel Collaboration Email Templates + Guide HERE

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV series, Leave No Trace, continues. Learn how to better prepare for traveling and find solutions to become a savvy traveler. Ricky talks about his latest travel experiences and shares his observations on what we can do to be smarter about traveling and how to get the most value out of this privilege we have again. And how to be more mindful and patient by having realistic expectations.Today there are so many resources to help guide us to easily find travel info and help make better choices. Discover what you do to make sure everything goes smoothly.  Most importantly Ricky reminds us we must "take care of ourselves."And find out where Ricky and his team are going next for Leave No Trace TV.  Season two is off to an awesome start! 

What does it mean when we say we want to "travel like a local?" It's a well-intentioned phrase, but also, well, impossible. In this episode, we'll unpack the concept of local travel. We'll share tips on how to better connect in a new place, how to embrace our outsider status, and basically how asking ourselves these big questions can make our trips more fulfilling, and make us better guests in the world. Resources: Eric Weiner's essay: https://www.afar.com/magazine/five-ways-to-travel-more-responsibly Eric's book, The Socrates Express: https://bookshop.org/a/2660/9781501129025 The digital accompaniment to the Unpacked podcast: https://www.afar.com/travel-inspiration/travel-for-good Dr. Anu Taranath: https://www.anutaranath.com/ Dr. Anu's Book: Beyond Guilt Trips, Mindful Travel in an Unequal World: https://bookshop.org/a/2660/9781771134323 Jini Reddy: https://www.jinireddy.co.uk/ Jini's book: https://bookshop.org/a/2660/9781472951953

Marilyn Ball, host of Speaking of Travel, and Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime show, Leave No Trace TV, share current travel stories and tips to help you become a savvy traveler and equip you with skills to make travel easy. Even pre-pandemic, there was a surge in consumer consciousness and places were being built on sustainability. Ricky shares tips for choosing certified sustainable accommodations and what standards we should look for.Marilyn and Ricky also explore sustainable travel and comfort. Today there are ecolodges and tour companies doing their part to protect their communities and preserve cultural traditions that also offer private, luxury accommodations and world class dining. Find out how to be a more savvy traveler, how to prepare, research, explore and keep an open mind. Relax. 

Mark Collins, partnerships manager with RomanticAsheville.com, is at the center of creating successful partnerships in the travel and tourism industry and shares how cooperation and partnerships are used to achieve business and community goals.Mark shares how the resiliency of the travel industry over these past few years has helped turn us more into sustainable tourists, with an aim to travel with a light environmental footprint, to support local communities and to help protect culture and heritage. Many traveler's today have a desire to experience history and culture wherever they travel. Mark's hope is to see curious, compassionate, open minded, educated travelers of tomorrow who are finding their own solutions to be kinder and more compassionate.

Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV show, Leave No Trace, shares his recent journey to Australia and what it's like to travel today, addresses some of the challenges for sustainable tourism, and provides tips for becoming a more mindful traveler.Richard is passionate about the health of our planet and helps us highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism and inspires our actions through environmental stewardship.In his television show, Richard travels the world unearthing extraordinary eco-friendly tourism destinations, giving us unprecedented insiders access to places and experiences that are on everyone's bucket list. Today, more than ever, travelers need resources and solutions to become more mindful when visiting destinations. Richard shares stories and experiences from the locations he visits and shows us why it's important to get to know the people and listen. And he provides tips to make your travel experiences easier and less stressful! 

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series continues with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime series, Leave No Trace. Richard reviews principles of ecotourism and provides knowledge on how to create a sustainable way to travel. As we get out and begin traveling again, it's time for all of us to know the difference between green, eco-, and sustainable tourism. Richard shares how important it is to pay attention when you travel after the pandemic and think about choosing certified hotels, tour operators, and other providers of tourism services so we can move towards becoming more sustainable tourists and how to travel with a lighter environmental footprint.As Richard moves into Season Two of Leave No Trace TV, he offers up some of the best green destinations and tips for traveling to help save money, sleep better, get off the beaten path, meet locals, and just be a better traveler. It's time to get out there again and try new things. 

In this week's episode join Lauren and Misti in a conversation on traveling mindfully. They chat about "slow travel," covering yourself financially with travel insurance, and the ways travel has changed since the pandemic. If you love the podcast, please subscribe and share!For more on the Mindful Project :Instagram: instagram.com/themindful.projectFacebook : facebook.com/elevatingbusinesscultureWebsite : themindfulproject.coFollow Misti Anderson : Instagram : instagram.com/mistiandersonyoga Facebook : facebook.com/mistiandersonyoga Website : mistiandersonyoga.comInsight Timer: https://insig.ht/WUcs3S67BnbFollow Lauren Wessinger : Instagram : instagram.com/laurenwessinger Facebook : facebook.com/lauren.d.wessinger Website : laurenyoga.net

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, continues to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism with helpful information to help you create your own personal sustainable travel experience. Through epic travel experiences in Season One of his highly successful show, Richard reflects back on the impact when the world hit the pause button due to a global pandemic. For Richard and his team, being on lockdown provided opportunities they would never have considered. Discover how staying connected to his world-wide community of people making sustainable choices gave them hope. Today, Richard is moving forward into Season Two of Leave No Trace TV and is looking forward to traveling again. Find out what destinations are on his radar and why and how you can travel to places where sustainability is applied to every part of your journey, no matter your budget, style, or destination. Also, Richard shares some exciting news about the growth of Leave No Trace TV. Hear it first on Speaking of Travel! www.leavenotrace.tv

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series continues and helps inspire actions through environmental stewardship. Richard Crawford is passionate about the health of our planet and finds solutions as he travels the world. During season one of Amazon Prime's "Leave No Trace TV," Richard brought us inside some of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations and connected us with cultures around the globe. And he delivers solutions to becoming more mindful travelers.With season two approaching, Richard fills us in on what's in store and where he's headed as our ambassador to conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism today and in the future. Also on Speaking of Travel, laugh to the point of tears with Jen Lauzon, the co-founder of LaZoom Tours in Asheville, NC. Leave your exhausting days and fretful nights behind and get a smile on your face.And be aware of what to expect this holiday season to ensure you're a savvy and safe traveler. There are things you really must know. Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport provides us with some travel tips.Asheville Regional Airport Is A Gateway Asheville Regional Airport is Western North Carolina's Gateway. When you fly home, you're home! Prestige Subaru- Welcome To Subieville We're grateful to serve our community's local charities and non-profits with our Love Promise! Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Puts You On TOP Of Asheville's Scenic Beauty And Intriguing History!Romantic Asheville Offers Getaway Ideas Plan A Getaway Trip To Asheville & The North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains And The Land Of The Sky!Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank Get Ready For What's Next With A Banking Partner You Can Trust. Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank.

Does the conversation around race and inequality make you feel uncomfortable? Dr. Anu Taranath, author of Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, shares ways to hold space for all of our emotions. She talks through the sensitivity we experience and how traveling mindfully can support our inclusion journey. How inclusion and healing are truly interwined.  Work with Dr. Anu Consulting: https://www.anutaranath.com/  Invest in Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World https://bookshop.org/books/beyond-guilt-trips-mindful-travel-in-an-unequal-world/9781771134323  Connect with Dr. Anu Taranath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anu-taranath-6b44471a1/  Follow Dr. Anu: https://www.instagram.com/dr.anutaranath/  IJC's Brand Ambassador Services: https://inspiredjourneyconsulting.com/brand-ambassador/ 

This week we're learning how to be better, more conscientious travelers with help from travel journalist Sara Clemence. Listen to hear Sara's advice on how to find destinations that aren't experiencing "overtourism," and what research to do and choices to make that have a more positive impact on the local economy on the places you're visiting. Sara is a travel writer and former travel editor for The Wall Street Journal, and news director at Travel + Leisure. She's also the author of the book Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel.Have an idea for a future episode? Call us at 347-687-8109 and leave a voicemail, or write to us at upgrade@lifehacker.com. We want to hear from you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace, continues with Richard reflecting how traveling surprises, and challenges, him.Richard explains how he first realized his love of travel and what it was like growing up in Scotland across the road from a major airport. After a soccer scholarship brought him to the U.S., he relates how awe-inspiring the excitement of traveling really was and how his life changed when he went out in the world as a brand ambassador. Over time, his love of travel and his passion for ecotourism and sustainability impacted his future. Today, with his successful TV series, Leave No Trace, he is able to help break down barriers, support the places he loves and highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.

Travel writer and author Nina Karnikowski is putting a new lens on the way we view travel. In her recent sustainable travel handbook, Go Lightly- How to travel without hurting the planet, Karnikowski urges the reader to forget the bucket list and replace it with an itinerary that's more about connection. Connection to the lands we visit and the cultures native to them. Connection to the impact that our travel is having on local economies; 95% of travel dollars get funneled out of the destinations we visit (a term called 'leakage' in the travel industry). Connection to the languages spoken by the artisans that whittle and weave crafts to feed their families. And more connection to the idea of sustainable travel, which means doing a lot less and making our actions count in every possible.   For many of us, venturing overseas to explore far-off corners of the globe is something of a right of passage into early adulthood, and for some, a way of life. But as Karnikowski states, 'the staggering reality is, that only 6% of the world's population have ever even set foot on a plane'. This statistic really puts the idea of privilege into perspective, and as the adage goes, 'with great privilege comes great responsibility. Working as a travel writer for over a decade, traveling to some of the world's most remote destinations, Karnikowski has seen firsthand the destructive side of global travel. In this chat with Tahnee, Nina offers soulful insights and practical notions of how we can not only leave a lighter footprint but maybe even leave a place better than we found it through regeneration and mindful reciprocity. This conversation will have you yearning for connection, inspire you to do better, and make you incredibly nostalgic for travel. Mostly, it will open your eyes to the many little things we can be doing to make a positive impact on the places we choose to travel and the type of memories we create.   "And of course, during that time, I think a week after one of my editors writes to me and she says, 'Can I tempt you with this three-week private jet trip around Africa and you will be going to see the gorillas in Rwanda, and you'll be seeing the rock churches in Lalibela in Ethiopia'. And just this incredibly enticing trip. And I just had to say no. And of course, all these invitations kept coming. It was the greatest test of all but I thought, 'No, I've got to draw a line in the sand here'. Two years later, and I feel very strongly that the overarching message is unfortunately we have to just do a lot less of it".     Tahnee and Nina discuss: The power of conversations. How to travel more sustainably.   Leakage in the travel industry.  How to support local artisans. The art to a good travel wardrobe. The potency of a daily writing practise. Over tourism; Thinking twice about geo-tagging.  Being more mindful of how we spend our travel dollars. The negative impacts of tourism on local accommodation. Slowing down and spending more time connecting to people and nature.     Who is Nina Karnikowski? Having worked as a travel writer for the past decade, Nina Karnikowski is now on her greatest adventure yet: making her and her readers' travels more conscious, and less harmful for the planet. The author of Go Lightly, How to Travel Without Hurting the Planet and Make a Living Living, Be Successful Doing What You Love, Nina is dedicated to helping people find less impactful ways of travelling and living. She also runs regular writing workshops focused on connecting more deeply to self and the earth.    CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST    Resources: Nina's website Nina's Instagram Go Lightly Make A Living Living, Be Successful Doing What You Love   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We'd also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify!   Check Out The Transcript Here:   Tahnee: (00:00) Hi everybody and welcome to the SuperFeast podcast. I'm really excited today to be speaking to Nina Karnikowski, I think I got that. She's a beautiful Polish lady who is also Australian and an incredible travel writer and author who I'm actually lucky to share a neighbourhood with, just around the corner from us. Nina's worked as a travel writer for the past decade, which is a long time. And she's now getting to be a published author and she's written a really excellent book called Go Lightly, which is about making your travel more conscious and less harmful to the planet.   Tahnee: (00:37) It has some really beautiful reflections on how we can continue to enjoy exploring our planet with as much impact as we've been having in the last few decades. So Nina, I'm really stoked to have you here because I'm really passionate about this topic and I kind of didn't realise until I read your book how much of what you were saying is how I've always intuitively travelled. I hate the popular places and I hate the places where there's all the tourists.   Tahnee: (01:06) I've been really sad to return to places and see how tourism has damaged them. But I'm also, like you I think hopeful that tourism can be a force for good in the world as well. So, I feel like this could be a really juicy and fun chat. So, thank you so much for joining us today.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:23) Thank you so much for having me. I am excited to dive in.   Tahnee: (01:26) Yeah. Like at SuperFeast, Mason and I, the first thing we did when we got together was jump on a plane and went to Costa Rica and we spent a month there and then some time in the States. And then, I went off to Thailand and I was thinking about how much we have just always had travel as a part of our life style. And then obviously, Corona has come in and it's just been complete stillness for the last couple of years.   Tahnee: (01:54) And for me, it's been really beautiful. I was wondering about you as a traveller. Like you've been travelling for at least a decade nonstop, possibly longer. So, are you finding this kind of time is actually really restorative for you or are you feeling a little bit restless? How are you going in lockdown?   Nina Karnikowski: (02:12) Wow. It is a very big journey in itself, experiencing this lockdown. I think I have been through many waves, as I'm sure everybody feels. There are periods in which I am completely at peace and feeling very restored, feeling connected to the community, feeling connected to myself, feeling the wonder and beauty of everything that is around us all of the time. And actually probably connecting to that the first time in a really, really long time.   Nina Karnikowski: (02:46) And then, there are other weeks when I just feel ... I mentioned this word to you before we started talking, but I feel the [fernway 00:02:54] very acutely, which is this German word that expresses the opposite of homesickness. So, this desperate desire to just get out and see the world. I ache for the world, I ache for faraway places, I ache for the inspiration of that. And really what I have come to realise is that that cannot be replaced.   Nina Karnikowski: (03:17) I thought that it might be for awhile, but there is actually nothing that replaces that. But it is really something to be ... It's a period in which I've realised that travel is something to really be revered and to treasure. And I have come to really treasure my travel memories during this time. And also like I say, I've fallen in love with Australia again and the places close to us, which is really important when we're talking about the state of travel.   Tahnee: (03:54) Yeah. Something I really got out of your book was those kind of micro adventures, like getting in a car and going not so far and experiencing things close to us. And I want to stay on this idea of wanderlust a little bit because I'm super interested in ... I've been talking to a lot of people during lockdown about this and people are like, "You know, it's this right of passage. Every Australian gets to travel." And thinking about these 18 year olds that are stuck here and a part of me is like, "Well, it's actually a privilege that we get to do that, it's not a right."   Tahnee: (04:26) It's this incredible privilege to be able to jump on a plane and go anywhere in the world. And this idea that we could spend a year living in Europe or a year overseas somewhere, completely agree, invaluable life experience. But it's this sort of real privilege as well to have that. And I guess I think a lot about what is it in us that craves something new, what is it that needs to go and experience these other cultures? There's lots there for me because I think about Australia being in some ways quite cultureless, and we can talk about that.   Tahnee: (05:02) And I also think about how humbling and how beautiful it is to expose yourself to another culture and have to adapt your way of thinking to their way of being. So, they're the two things that have really come up for me is like experiencing something so different and so unreal. And obviously, the nature piece. Have you done any reflections on what are those motivations for you or where did that wanderlust arise from in you?   Nina Karnikowski: (05:31) It's a really important question. I think that we've all had a lot of time to try at least to get to the bottom of. Because I think it's so multifaceted. And just on the privilege thing, I'll share with you a really interesting statistic that I came across while looking to create Go Lightly. It's that 6% of the world's population have set foot on a plane.   Tahnee: (05:56) Wow.   Nina Karnikowski: (05:56) 6%, isn't that just staggering? And when you think about that and you think of how low that is compared to what we think it is, you really start to realise what a huge privilege the idea of travel really is. And that has really reframed things for me. But just about what that desire to travel is and where does that come from, I mean I think you're right in that it is this desire to experience difference and to really frame our own experience within that idea of the other, the other place, the other culture.   Nina Karnikowski: (06:45) Really I think we find a way to understand ourselves better through that. And there's just definitely that hunger in me. I mean, my whole lens as a travel writer was to go to the most far flung corners of the world. I loved places like Mongolia and Papua New Guinea and Ethiopia and Namibia. These places that a lot of other travel writers actually didn't really want to go to that much because they were kind of lesser known and more mysterious I guess.   Nina Karnikowski: (07:22) And often places that weren't really that heavily populated. And what really drew me to them was how do people live in those sorts of places. And often, the people that were living there were ... There were ancient cultures there that were living in ways that had largely been untouched by modernity. Spending time with nomads on the Mongolian Step and seeing how do these people survive in this environment where they're picking up all of their belongings, they're moving seasonally.   Nina Karnikowski: (07:57) And they have this tiny community that is so small but so deeply connected. And similar idea with the [Himba 00:08:05] tribe in Namibia and with the [Omo 00:08:08] Valley tribes in Ethiopia. I'm just fascinated to see these ancient ways of living and ways in which are so much ... When we're talking about going lightly, that is the ultimate going lightly, is just living in those ancient ways and really understanding how overcomplicated we often make our lives back home.   Nina Karnikowski: (08:36) So for me, it was often about that. Just kind of reframing my own experience and telling stories that helped the reader reframe that for themselves and to really ask the questions of is this the best way to be living. Is the way that we're living really bringing us happiness or is it just a conditioned response? That was always the big fascination, at least for me.   Tahnee: (09:01) So, how did you find yourself with these opportunities to travel to these places? You studied journalism? Or you were doing some kind of journalism? What was your background?   Nina Karnikowski: (09:12) Yeah, yeah. Well, I went to university in Sydney, UTS, University of Technology. And I studied journalism with international studies. And so, a year of that I spent studying in France because I spoke French. I still speak French, rusty now. And I really was just so fascinated in the idea of using writing to explore the world and explore other cultures. And then, once I'd finished that degree, I did what most people coming out of university in Australia with a communications degree do and desperately scrounged around for any job that I could get.   Nina Karnikowski: (09:59) Because the amount of degrees that are coming out are very disproportionate to the opportunities that are available. So, I did a lot of free work experience and things like that and basically begged a big publishing company here called [Fairfax 00:10:14] Media. I begged for a job until they decided they could handle me doing that anymore and they created a position for me, which was a junior writer role. So, I basically started out doing all the things that the senior journalists didn't want to do.   Nina Karnikowski: (10:32) And I started on a magazine called Good Weekend that I had studied a lot at university. And a lot of award winning journalists and things. Of course, I was just there transcribing their tapes and writing the parts of the stories that they didn't want to do or didn't have time to do. I learnt so much from them. So, I kind of revolved around the magazines there and wrote things about food and fashion and profiles of people and a bit of travel.   Nina Karnikowski: (11:01) But then, after doing that for about five years, a job came up on the travel team and I lept at that. And was lucky enough to get that job. And so yeah, I became an in house travel writer, which meant that I was sent on assignments every other week to ... At the beginning it was really wherever anyone else didn't want to go because all of the other travel writers had been there for quite some time. And then, I actually ended up moving to India for a year, which is another story. But I continued doing that job for a year there.   Nina Karnikowski: (11:40) And when I came back, they restructured the whole team just a few months after that. And they decided why on Earth are we paying in house travel writers when we could be not paying that person's salary and just using contributors. So, I put my hand up for voluntary redundancy at that point and became freelance travel writer. Which was actually ... It was a great move because it meant that I could write for a whole variety of publications and I had that really great foothold already in the industry. So, that's when I really started moving into the more remote parts of the world. And I did it every since.   Tahnee: (12:22) That's very brave. I mean, I think I remember that restructure. Was that when they were restructuring all the Fairfax and News Limited in Australia?   Nina Karnikowski: (12:31) One of them, yes.   Tahnee: (12:34) One of those, okay. So, that was a really big one. I was graduating, yeah, it was a big change. And I guess from moving into freelance, are you then able to ... You're pitching your story and you're kind of picking the places you want to go and you're interested in exploring and that's providing you with the opportunity to go and do that. That's kind of how your life's been the last 10 years?   Nina Karnikowski: (12:56) Well, yeah. I mean, it's interesting how it works. A lot of people are confused as to how somebody could make a living out of doing this thing. So basically, a company will usually approach you as a freelancer if you already are writing travel stories for publication with a big readership. And they will say, "Okay, we've got a new itinerary in Zambia and we would like a writer to come and experience it and write stories about it. So, would you like to come?"   Nina Karnikowski: (13:29) And in exchange for that, for being taken on this trip and having your expenses covered, you write a series of stories about your experiences and you sell them to different publications. And so, I was lucky writing primarily for newspapers in that there was enough volume of work to make that a reality because the magazines, you might only get three stories in a magazine a year. But for a newspaper, I was filing sometimes four stories a week. And you'd go on a trip and you'd come back and you would take one two week experience and you would write eight stories about it. So, that's how that sort of became a reality.   Tahnee: (14:16) Mm-hmm (affirmative), yeah, cool. And that was quite a long part of your career. So, I noticed your first book was really more around people's passion and soul. So, I'm interested in how that sort of came about because you've been working, travel writing and then you sort of made this segway into being a published author, which is really exciting. And I want to congratulate you on that because I know how hard that is. I worked in publishing for awhile. So, what was your motivation in putting together your first book? Was that just coming from your own passion?   Nina Karnikowski: (14:49) Yeah. Well, I was actually approached by somebody at the publishing house who said, "You've got this really interesting career. Do you think you might create a book around it?" And I didn't really like that idea of having my story at the centre of it, but I loved the idea that they were curious about how that had become my life. Because I always thought that about other people, you know? I would see these fabulous lives on Instagram and I'd be like, "Wow, how did that person become a wood carver? How did that person become a medicinal mushroom [crosstalk 00:15:28]."   Nina Karnikowski: (15:31) And I would look at these people and think, "Wow, I'm so curious about that. I wonder what kind of sacrifices they made to get there. I wonder how much money they started with." All the questions that people had asked me, like how do you actually make money as a travel writer? How do you become one? What are the downsides of that? All these kind of questions that I wanted to ask other people. So, the book ended up being my story just as the intro and then 26 stories from people from around the world who had made a living doing what they love.   Nina Karnikowski: (16:03) So, there's a Japanese tiny home builder and an Armenian visual artists and a Tanzanian photographer and a weaver in the US. All these different kinds of people. But really looking at the realities of what it takes to do those things because I think social media has a lot to answer for in making things sometimes look a whole lot easier than they really are. But also, encouraging the reader to take actions themselves. So, somebody who might be stuck in a nine to five job that they feel incredibly dispassionate about and how do they start implementing more creativity into their life.   Nina Karnikowski: (16:43) I have exercises in there to help them do that, lots of advice from the people that I featured to really empower people to take control. I mean, we spend such a huge part of our lives working. And I just think it's a tragedy if we are not enjoying what we're doing and feeling creatively fulfilled. And also, redefining what success is because let me tell you, as a freelance travel writer, I was not making heaps of money.   Nina Karnikowski: (17:15) But I was having an incredible time, I was telling great stories, I was seeing the world. And I had to really look at my definition of success and go, "Okay, well if my bank account is not heaving, then am I feeling fulfilled? And how do I help people see a different version of success that might empower them to take a few different chances in their life?"   Tahnee: (17:43) I think that piece around like when you aren't really passionate about something and it feeds you, you often make a lot of sacrifices, which often is financial as well as other things. I don't think we discussed that compromise enough as a culture around ... You do see ... I know people have said it about us. They're like, "You guys are so passionate and motivated." I'm like, "Yeah, but those things that we all come from is because of this." And not everyone is willing to make that sacrifice. I haven't had a chance to read that one yet but I'm really excited and I think [Mika 00:18:13] and Jesse are in there too. So, I'll have to-   Nina Karnikowski: (18:15) Yes, exactly. Who are Byron based chocolatiers. They make the most delicious chocolate. And she's an example of somebody who you'd be like, "Wow, a chocolatier?" You think of movies like [Chocolat 00:18:34] and you're just ... It seems so romanticised and I loved that she was so honest and she's like, "There were so many naysayers." And actually, the reality, there's a lot of ... So much hard work. She just works all the time.   Tahnee: (18:48) All the time, yeah.   Nina Karnikowski: (18:49) Yeah. But she loves what she's creating and she's very passionate about it and has a different view on what she wants to be spending her time doing than other people might. So, I think all of that is really important to convey because if you're someone who ... A lot of people really love the nine to five model and that's also really great because if you want to be able to properly switch off before and after work as well, then maybe being an entrepreneur or a creative is not for you. So, I think it's just important to show the realities of it so people don't go into this and then get a shock at how much work might be involved.   Tahnee: (19:34) Because I think about travel writing as one of those industries that people think is very glamorous but I'm sure you would be the first to tell us that it's not. And I mean, I wonder for you, is that something you see yourself doing forever? I mean obviously none of us know the future but what's that sort of looking like for you? Would you continue to take those assignments and then is there more books in your future? Or what are you looking toward?   Nina Karnikowski: (20:00) The great mystery.   Tahnee: (20:01) Yeah. Just throw that one in there.   Nina Karnikowski: (20:04) Well, yeah. First of all, I would say you're so right. It's absolutely not as glamorous as people might think. There's a lot of illness, I'll say first of all. A lot of illnesses I experienced because of that. And it's very fast paced. It's very you hit the ground running. You are working from the first moment you open your eyes until your head slams down on the pillow at the end of the day because the whole time you are just meeting people, gathering notes, taking photographs, making sure you've got everything to tell these stories the right way.   Nina Karnikowski: (20:46) And you've also got to be up all the time because people are hosting you and you want to be enthusiastic and you want to stay curious and you want to keep your eyes open wherever you are. So, that's not for everyone. And I certainly met various travel writers throughout my time who weren't really suited to it. And they would turn up and say, "I don't really want to do what we're doing today." And it's like well, you have to kind of do what is organised because people are expecting you to do that.   Nina Karnikowski: (21:14) So, that was definitely something. And also, you miss out on ... I was away a third of every year. I have a marriage to maintain and a life and family relationships and things. It's really difficult when you miss out on a lot of things. Okay. And then, as for what is ahead, well I mean, I've had such a huge shift in my thinking about what I'm doing and why over the past two years and even a bit before that. Which I'm sure we'll talk a bit about coming up.   Nina Karnikowski: (21:58) But I'm definitely going to change the way that I do what I do. So, it will be much less travel. It will probably be instead of 12 trips overseas a year it would be more like one or two longer trips so that I can tell more stories in one place but then come back and have that time at home. And definitely more books. I love creating books and I love actually almost as much as that the conversations that they start, like this. And being able to talk about these ideas with people and express them in other ways.   Nina Karnikowski: (22:36) I've started running workshops and things, which I find really deeply fulfilling because I think just conversations are so powerful. And I think for a long time I forgot that. I was in my storytelling, writing mode and I didn't even think about other forms of communication for a long time. I didn't have the space to. So, that's been a real gift in this time. And kind of just following my curiosity as well. I'm working on something with my publisher at the moment which is actually a totally different modality that I'm excited about and more in the writing craft realm. And I think as creatives we stagnate if we don't keep evolving. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how that mystery unfolds.   Tahnee: (23:28) Yeah. I want to make a little note on the sustainable travel tips you just gave us around less trips and longer times, I'll come back to that. But the last piece I wanted to talk to you about was a little bit off the book, was it's actually about your craft. Because one thing I noticed in reading, I've looked through your social media and read your book obviously. And you write from this really heartfelt, reflective and very self aware place, which I think is quite for me, anyway in my experience with travel writing, very unusual.   Tahnee: (23:59) And also, even on social media there seems to be this real sense of reflection and a lot of heart in your writing. So, I wondered if that's something that's come with time for you or is there a practise? Or is it your life style? I think I saw that you meditate. Those are things that kind of build your craft? Or is it just something that you think you've honed over time? Do you have any advice for writers in terms of how you've come to find your voice?   Nina Karnikowski: (24:25) Well, that's a beautiful question and thank you for saying that. Outside of my professional writing, I am a big journaler. And I am very self reflective, probably to my detriment at times. But I really love the practise of writing every single morning without fail, emptying the brain onto the page. I have done that since I was a teenager. I experienced quite severe anxiety in my late teens and I started to do it then. And it wasn't probably until a few years after that that I really solidified the practise after reading Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way.   Nina Karnikowski: (25:11) Where she advocates 20 minutes every morning. And I just find it such a powerful way of unburdening yourself every day. But also staying connected to your essence, to your purpose, to motivation, all those sorts of things. And also, just venting in a way that doesn't impact other people. So, you don't really have to do it to other people, you can just do it to the page every day. So, I think that's probably where a lot of that comes from. And then, bleeds through.   Nina Karnikowski: (25:41) I love social media for that, as a way of really connecting to a deeper truth that often in travel writing you're not that involved. The writer is not that involved in the story. Places taking centre stage. So, it's nice to share some more personal things on there. And I think for anybody who wants to write or even just evolve as a human, I think a daily writing practise is just so potent. And it's free, and it is just available to use at any time. I always say I've saved so many thousands of dollars on therapy by just self administering this therapy to me.   Nina Karnikowski: (26:22) It's often just what it feels like when you write down that thing that you would think, "Oh my God, I would never say that to anybody." And once you've actually written it down, and if you need to tear it up afterwards, by all means do that. But it's gone for you, it's gone. And you can really alleviate a lot of your own suffering that way. So, that's a big part of it.   Tahnee: (26:46) Yeah, the cathartic process, shedding those layers.   Nina Karnikowski: (26:52) Yeah.   Tahnee: (26:52) I dated a guy who gave me that book, I don't know when it was, it was a long time ago. But it similarly was one of the few things from her book that stuck, the morning pages. And to a less extent since my daughter was born, I'm the same. Still in there. It's more like afternoon or night pages these days.   Nina Karnikowski: (27:13) Yeah, also okay.   Tahnee: (27:15) Any time pages.   Nina Karnikowski: (27:16) Yes.   Tahnee: (27:17) But yeah, I think piece around getting ... I think that's what I see a lot with people is that subconscious, unexpressed I guess shadow aspects of ourselves, which don't necessarily have to be negative. But just those things that we haven't digested or processed, you know? Pulling that out. And I felt that in your book. Like in Go Lightly, that you were ...   Tahnee: (27:39) I hope this isn't a terrible thing to say, but it felt like it was almost a cathartic process for you on reflecting on your own journey as a traveller and as a travel writer and coming to this place of recognising some of the mistakes were yours as well but also the opportunities were yours. And that was kind of what I got out of reading it. Does that sound like a fair review in a way?   Nina Karnikowski: (28:04) It does. You can tell you had a background in publishing, it's a very astute observation. Yeah because that book was ... I wrote that book in a fever and it came from such a place of my eyes being opened to something that I thought I need to remedy this right now. I need to create a resource that I could not find at the time. So, the genesis of it was, I mean it was a cumulative process but really it was this trip that I took to the Arctic in 2019.   Nina Karnikowski: (28:35) It was my last big overseas assignment, which I can't believe I'm saying that. That's been two years now. Me two years ago would have just completely baulked at that idea. But i went to a town called Churchill, which is the polar bear capital of the world. 900 polar bears to 800 people. And I went there and I learnt firsthand about the plight of the polar bears, which of course I already knew. But to see these things firsthand, to learn about the melting of the ice caps and how that is impacting the breeding season of the polar bears. And how there's absolutely nothing that they can do to alleviate that situation themselves.   Nina Karnikowski: (29:15) But there is something we can all do. That really, heavily impacted me. And I came home from that trip and I calculated my carbon emissions and I thought, "Oh my God, I have got to change the way that I do this thing." That is so necessary for me as a human being. I felt it was the air that I breathed at that time I travelled. But it was the single most heavy thing that I was doing for the environment. It counts for something like 8% of the world's carbon emissions. And my carbon emissions personally were out of control because of that.   Nina Karnikowski: (29:57) And so, I really had to find a way to be more accountable and to understand how I could continue doing this thing that I loved. And it also accounts for one in 10 jobs in the world. And it does so much for our personal growth and it connects us as human beings. It does all these wonderful things so how could I continue to do it but in a way that was less impactful. And so, honestly almost immediately after that trip I wrote to my editors. I said, "Okay, I need to just take a little break. I've lost sight of why I'm doing this when I really came face to face with the impact of it. I need some time."   Nina Karnikowski: (30:42) And then, that same day I wrote to my publisher and I said, "I need to write this book. I need to figure out all the things that I've done wrong and figure out how to do it better." And to help other people figure that out too because we want to keep doing it but in a way that is less impactful. And so, I wrote that book then in the following three months. And of course, during that time, I think a week after one of my editors writes to me and she says, "Can I tempt you with this three week private jet trip around Africa and you will be going to see the gorillas in Rwanda and you'll be seeing the rock churches in Lalibela in Ethiopia.   Nina Karnikowski: (31:24) And just this incredibly enticing trip. And I just had to say no. And of course, all these invitations kept coming. It was the greatest test of all but I thought, "No, I've got to draw a line in the sand here." Two years later and I feel very strongly that the overarching message is unfortunately we have to just do a lot less of it. Which we are always hoping for a silver bullet. But aren't they going to make trains electric or run them on seaweed or something like that? But really, we just have to do less travel but make our travels count when we do them.   Nina Karnikowski: (32:05) Like everything in sustainability, do less and make our actions count. And perhaps even move towards regeneration. So, how do we give back to the places that we visit? How do we really make sure that there's reciprocity happening there? And how do we as 6% that have this ability to travel, how do we make our very potent travel dollars count in these places?   Tahnee: (32:36) Well, that statistic just dropped in for me. Like 6% of people are using 8% of the carbon emissions just in travelling. That's a really ... That's sort of mind blowing. It's interesting because I find a lot of problems with how we view these developing places and how we go there and we're rich there so we behave like divas. It's something that I've always really struggled with. And look, I've definitely done it too so I'm not saying I'm immune from this.   Tahnee: (33:10) But the reciprocity piece I thought was a really beautiful part of your book. And I think there was an African ... One of the first actual indigenous Africans to own a lodge, you interviewed him. I think his interview was really big for me because it really impacted me on how we really need to do our research and make sure that these places aren't owned by westerners who are just funnelling the money out of there or putting it toward their Range Rovers or whatever. It's actuallY going back into the villages and into the communities and supporting them in some way.   Tahnee: (33:45) And I don't know, do you have any thoughts on that kind of mindset shift that we might need to make as a population? That we're not going there to live like queens and kings. We're going there to participate in their economy and participate in their culture and in their world. I'm curious as to your thoughts on that.   Nina Karnikowski: (34:03) Yeah. I love that that came clear to you through reading it because that's really I think the most powerful thing that we could do. I mean, keeping the 6% figure in mind and then also keeping this figure in mind, which is that 95% of our travel dollars get funnelled out of the destinations that we visit. So, that's something called leakage in the travel industry. And so, we want to basically stop that from happening as much as we possibly can. So, that's looking for, like you say, companies like [African Bushcamps 00:34:39], which is in love with the first black owner of a bush camp in Africa. I can't even believe that.   Tahnee: (34:48) Yeah, that blew my mind. I was like, "Hang on a second."   Nina Karnikowski: (34:51) Right, right, exactly. So, putting our money into those sort of companies, also into locally owned hotels, into locally owned restaurants, into indigenous crafts and making sure that we understand that. And putting in the time to meet makers and really diving into the culture in a deeper way. And putting in the effort to learn the language. All these sorts of things which are helpful as well. But really, it's thinking about the travel dollar all of the time and always asking the question of who owns this and is there an alternative for me.   Nina Karnikowski: (35:38) Doing things like home stays are amazing and always so powerful as a traveller. We've all experienced going and staying in some sort of high rise Hilton and feeling like you could be anywhere in the world. And then, staying with a local family. Like I did this trip in Nepal where we stayed with families. And I spent four days family and learnt so much more about the culture and developed a really beautiful connection with the couple and their children.   Nina Karnikowski: (36:10) You get such a richer, deeper experience. And then, you develop relationships that then can carry on throughout your life, which I think is one of the most important things that we need to do as well as travellers is to create ongoing relationships with places. So that then if a tragedy occurs in that part of the world, the way we work is we'll be more inclined to act if we've visited that place, understood the people there and understood the culture. And so, that's another benefit of thinking that way as well.   Nina Karnikowski: (36:42) And just going back to [Lex 00:36:45] and what he said in that interview, he said something like the places that we travel to are nourishing for us, how do we give that nourishment back? How do we ensure that we are being nourishing too? So, that comes down to things like cultural exchange and making sure that we are offering something in return all of the time. So, if we're learning something and are we paying a fair price for things, first of all. And are we using our money in the right places?   Nina Karnikowski: (37:18) But also, just having conversations, building deeper relationships in places and making sure that in that way we're giving back as well. There's so many ways to give back as a traveller and it's not just about ... I think we had this outdated mindset of, "Okay, if we want to give back, we've got to sign up to build an orphanage in a destination."   Nina Karnikowski: (37:44) But the truth of that is that there's a lot of problems relating to that, which is often it can take away jobs from locals or build something just to tear it down once the travellers have gone because it's actually just a way of making money. All these sorts of things. So, I think that direct action, putting money in the pockets of locals and also building those more robust relationships. And just putting in the effort to really learn at that deeper level about culture.   Tahnee: (38:18) Yeah. Well the big kind of word that kept coming up for me in reading your book was slowing down. And I think I was reflecting on the most meaningful trips that I've had and they weren't probably very Instagramy in terms of I would walk around the city for four days and just sit at a café and talk to some old man about his experience living there for ... I did that in San Francisco. I spent three hours with this 70 year old gay man who had been through all of the amazing cultural shifts in San Francisco.   Tahnee: (38:47) And I learned more in those three hours than I would have learned in a museum or anywhere else. And same in Japan, I did a cultural exchange when I was 16 and lived with families there. And I still have them as a vivid memory of the grandparents every morning tending the shrine and the breakfast we were served and their gardens. But they're not particularly memorable memories in a way. Like in terms of sharing them with people or anything like that. They're just very special to me.   Tahnee: (39:17) And I think that was kind of the stuff that kept coming into my head reading your book was those experiences helped shape me. Yeah, I won't so much a picture and it was an incredible experience. I actually had a lot of resistance to going there. My husband made me go. He was like, "You will like it." I was like, "I'm not going to that place. It's too many people." He was like, "Just go." And we went at six in the morning to try and avoid the people. And yes, it was an incredibly sacred experience but we went to another temple, it was just him and I and that was for me a more sacred experience.   Tahnee: (39:47) So, I think all those notes that you made around getting off the beaten track, actually listening to locals, asking them where their favourite places to go are. Slowing down and spending more time connecting with people, I think those are the keys to really having that meaningful experience. Rather than being on those itineraries where you just go, go, go, go, go. Which we've all done those too.   Nina Karnikowski: (40:10) Yeah.   Tahnee: (40:10) Would you say that's kind of ... Is it slow? And is it mindful? Are these the kind of key words that are coming up for you in your research?   Nina Karnikowski: (40:19) Yeah, yes, absolutely. And so much of what you said is reflected in this, is thinking as a citizen rather than a consumer, right? We're so destructive in the way we travel a lot of the time. We go somewhere, we want something from it, these experiences. We don't care how we get it. But we I think need to shift and think, "Okay, but if we're acting like locals then we are more curious, we are paying more attention, we're having everyday conversations."   Nina Karnikowski: (40:57) And that way the experience actually becomes so much more delightful for you because like you say, you might not have experienced bucket list things in San Francisco, but you had a conversation with somebody that is yours, you know? And in that way it's like tailored clothes, they fit so much better. If you're tailoring your travel experience to yourself, it means you're not just going and going, "All right, I'm going to tick off that museum that I actually don't even care about that but everybody says to go. I'm going to tick off that big hat restaurant that everybody goes to."   Nina Karnikowski: (41:36) It's actually questioning what do I love, what am I deeply interested in and finding a way for that destination to help you find that. So, in that way you're growing as if you've seen. You're actually seeing things that you will be more engaged with. And it just personalises everything. I had this fantastic trip to Guatemala a couple of years ago, which was all based around weaving. And it was with this really beautiful little company called Thread Caravan.   Nina Karnikowski: (42:13) And they take groups of women to weaving villages where we met with these women. We spent the whole week with these women who had been weaving their entire lives. They're carrying on this very important cultural tradition, which is actually ... It's bringing income into these towns and it is also keeping it alive because that weaving tradition is being threatened by globalisation and by mass production and all those sorts of things.   Nina Karnikowski: (42:42) So, us going there as travellers, we're learning a skill that is just ... It just lit me up, learning how to weave on a back strap loom from these women who have been doing it their whole lives. So, you're learning something but you're also showing that community that actually hey, this cultural tradition is still worth something. And you're playing a part in keeping it alive in that sense as well. And you know, we saw how they were naturally dyeing these threads and they were telling stories about weaving.   Nina Karnikowski: (43:19) It gave me a whole new appreciation for that art as well which I'll now have for the rest of my life. Now had I simply gone and kicked off some big site, I still would have had a good time, sure, but it wouldn't have been tailored to me in that way. And it wouldn't have been something that I cherish so deeply like I do with that experience. So, I would just urge anyone who is perhaps at the moment only in the dreaming phases of their next event, but really thinking about what is it that I love. What is it that I want to learn more about?   Nina Karnikowski: (43:53) And is there a way that I can go to a place and allow that place to teach me that? And for example, I'm, as so many of us, into gardening and permaculture and things at the moment. So, I'm dreaming of going back to India and seeing if I can spend a few months on a permaculture farm and help out there because that way you're helping out but your also learning something in exchange. And developing a whole new relationship with that place via the soil. So, that's the kind of thing that I am envisaging now, the kind of journey that I'm envisioning.   Tahnee: (44:35) Yeah. I really love that idea too. It comes back to that self reflective piece, but yeah, understanding your motivations and your kind of why I guess, which I think was a big emphasis you placed in the book. Was really getting to the core of what lights you up about travel and why do you want to go. I mean you spoke about WOOFing quite a bit in the book as like an option for people. And if people aren't aware, it's a great way to give back to the community and learn some things.   Tahnee: (45:05) I've done that as well. I just think there's some really magical experiences to be had there. We were unable to go because of COVID but we were supposed to go and live on a farm in Argentina and my husband wanted to be a [guapo 00:45:20]. The cowboy. Said he wants to go and be a cowboy and I was going to cook with the women and tend the garden. Those kinds of trips are the ones that we get excited about, which aren't super fancy. But I just think for my daughter to live on a working cattle ranch, I think that's a really cool life experience. Hopefully one day we can do those.   Nina Karnikowski: (45:41) That sounds incredible. And actually, I will add as a parent how much better is that as well when you slow something down to that extent? You're actually living somewhere and you've got more space then because you're not dragging a child around from monument to monument. You're just living life in places.   Tahnee: (45:59) We've travelled with our daughter a lot and my huge learning on that was exactly what you're saying. Like rent a house, stay put, become a local. What are the great hikes in the area? Even in Bali, we just ... The best place I went was [Lovano 00:46:17], which was as far from Bali as you can get. But my daughter could play safely on the streets, she could make little friends and it was just this really ... Yeah. Like just to be very low key I think is amazing with kids. Because they get so much out of just interacting with other people.   Tahnee: (46:33) And there's no prejudice or preconceived ideas. So, they just accept things completely as it is, you know? And I love that about them. And they don't do well schlepping so there's no point trying. It's a nightmare. I did try it once. I was like, "No, never again." I don't know if you're familiar with ... There's this photography agency called Magnum, which was started in the 40s. Do you know about that? Yeah. I'm a big fan of just their story. A bunch of crazy renegades.   Tahnee: (47:06) But I kind of thought about that when I was reading your book as well because they documented a lot of places that were completely unvisited by westerners. Especially coming up through the 40s, 50s, 60s when people didn't travel as much as they do now. And they also in the interviews I've read with some of the photographers, they said 20 years later they really regretted having shared those stories because it dramatically changed the places they visited.   Tahnee: (47:37) And I wondered because you've been travelling for such a long time, have you seen that in the places you've visited? Like over tourism and what have you seen impact these cultures and these communities? And as consumers and travellers, what can we do? Obviously all the things we're talking about but are there any other tips or things that you've noticed that you think people can be more attuned to or aware of?   Nina Karnikowski: (48:01) Yeah, definitely. I think that that is a huge consideration that to be honest I didn't think too much about for a long time. I was very passionate about sharing these places with people and everybody needs to know about this place. And I never thought if I start geo tagging anything or revealing these places because I thought I want to share it with everyone. In quite a naïve way really because that is exactly how over tourism happens. And I have been to some horribly over touristed places.   Nina Karnikowski: (48:36) For example, Barcelona where we were at this [inaudible 00:48:39] and the line was something like three and a half hours long. And everyone is just going in to see the same thing. And you go in there and you can't really feel anything because how can you when you're surrounded by thousands of people and flashbulbs and cameras and things. I felt the same thing at the Taj Mahal actually because in India it's the same level of over tourism and everybody wanting to see the same thing.   Nina Karnikowski: (49:06) And to a lesser extent, there's just places, it doesn't necessarily have to be a volume thing, it's an infrastructure thing. So, there are certain towns and even rural places around the world that have become famous for a particular selfie thing made in a certain spot. And I mention a couple of these stories in the book where locals will just be completely inundated by ... And it might only be a few hundred people coming there but it's too much for their little place to bear.   Nina Karnikowski: (49:40) And there might not be enough places for people to go to the toilet and all those sorts of things. Or on the other end of that, it's like Venice where locals can no longer find accomodation because everything has been turned into tourist accommodation.   Tahnee: (49:59) Or Byron Bay?   Nina Karnikowski: (50:00) Or Byron Bay, exactly, where we are. It's the same problem. And we all know how that feels. And you see it happen in part of Paris. I remember doing an assignment there and my guide was saying that used to be a baker, that used to be a hardware store, that used to be the local cobbler. And now it's just all Airbnbs and there's actually no services for locals here now. So, in order to avoid all of those things, again it comes down to tailoring the experience.   Nina Karnikowski: (50:32) To really not rushing where everybody else is going but questioning like where do I want to go. And is there a place that's close to a place that everybody is going that might be more delightful? And asking locals where they go. And really getting clear on your own personal desires in that way. And also, another great approach is asking where needs your travel dollars. That is just becoming such a more profound question now with the variety of disasters that are happening around the world.   Nina Karnikowski: (51:10) It's a great way to approach it, to say, "Okay, is there a destination that experienced a natural disaster that might need tourist dollars? Is there a town that has experienced ..." For example, I went to Nepal for the third time just after the huge earthquake happened. And they were just desperate for tourists. People were either scared or they thought there was nothing left to see. And that place really needs your tourist dollars. So, looking at it as again, how can I use my dollars in a way that might help the local community.   Nina Karnikowski: (51:48) And also, another big thing is travelling closer to home for a lot of us. And that is something that I think obviously forced to do in some ways over the last couple of years. But have really been enjoying. So, really just thinking about what places near me are not discovered really that much. And I went to an amazing dark sky park, which was just an eight hour drive from [crosstalk 00:52:21]. Yeah, near there, yes. And it was the best star gazing.   Nina Karnikowski: (52:28) So, they call it a dark sky park because there's very little light pollution. And I saw better stars there than I did in the middle of Namibia. And did some incredible hiking and learned about the indigenous history of the area. And that area had been heavily impacted by the devastating bush fires in Australia. So, it felt good to be returning somewhere that people were perhaps a bit hesitant to go to at that time. So yeah, falling in love with the places closest to us.   Nina Karnikowski: (53:02) And I also did a road trip. This is the other thing, put nature at the centre of your journeys is a big thing to do what I'm talking about. More sustainable or regenerative travel. So, I took a road trip earlier this year from our house to the Daintree Rainforest. It was a month and it was just me and the car and I slept in the car some of the time, which is actually really fun. People are always shocked. But I was camping as well and also staying in beautiful mud brick off grid house for a while.   Nina Karnikowski: (53:41) And all a variety of different places but it was all just about hiking. It was about visiting permaculture farms. I visited a mushroom farm. I got to go and see the state of the great barrier reef for myself and understand what's happening there. The same thing in Daintree. So really, also getting curious about what ... I'm very interested in the impact of climate change on natural places at the moment. So, that was a great way for me to see that firsthand and to kind of activate myself in that way. And I think that's something we can all do as well. What issue am I interested in at the moment and is there a place that I could go to learn more about that than wait and worry to figure it out?   Tahnee: (54:29) Yeah. My mom and dad travelled Australia a lot when they were young and I think I've been Australia twice but I don't remember any of it. I've done a lot of it as an adult now as well. But yeah, I watched you travel to North Queensland which is where I grew up. And it was really ... It's something that I've found shocking living down in New South Wales that people don't know. Like I'll say I'm from Mission Beach and people go, "I've never heard of it." And I'm like, "Okay, Cannes." And they're like, "Oh, yeah, okay. Is that near [Townsland 00:55:01]?" And I'm like, "Like the great barrier reef?" And like okay.   Tahnee: (55:04) Wow, people in this country don't know. And I'm not even actually from Mission Beach, I'm from [Bingle 00:55:09] Bay but nobody even has a clue where that is, you know? And it's just like to really try and get people to see their own country. Aren't we proud? When I was a 10 year old in the 90s, we used to get ... I think there was something like, I don't know, four or five international flights a day into that Cannes airport. My parents were in tourism so you could know everyone in Cannes was Japanese. Like every single ...   Tahnee: (55:32) I used to get my photo taken because I was blonde and white haired. It was such a different place then. And people from all around the world were travelling to that place and Australians don't even know where it is on a map, you know? So, I was super excited to see you going there. And you drove your little eco car too which I was like, "Yeah." It's a really great example to set I think for people to see how much amazing nature is right on our doorsteps in this country.   Nina Karnikowski: (56:00) That's right. And also connecting more deeply to the indigenous history of this country and really thinking about what we might learn in that respect about just understanding the history of the place that we stand on. And asking yourself everywhere that you are who's land is this and am I behaving in a way that is respectful to those people. If you're asking yourself those questions when you're travelling at home, then that then translates as well when you go overseas.   Nina Karnikowski: (56:39) And you will be more inclined to think that way than ways that you might behave in the past, which is where we just kind of think, "Oh, well we're overseas, it's not our place, it doesn't matter how we behave." It always matters.   Tahnee: (56:53) It comes up to [inaudible 00:56:55].   Nina Karnikowski: (56:54) Yeah, right. So, kind of almost practising it at home as well. Practising how do we be better travellers and how do we ... Even getting used to things like camping and biking and hiking and all those sorts of things that we do at home and are comfortable doing it overseas.   Tahnee: (57:16) Yeah. I was thinking a bit about ... Well, there's two little things that really landed for me again in reading your book. So one was around ... I actually have also been to Guatemala and hung out with the weavers, not through Thread Caravan but just on my own adventures. But I remember purchasing a weaving from them, a piece of fabric and it's become such a treasure of mine because again, like you're saying, the story. She was telling me about how the different moon cycles affect the colours of the dye.   Tahnee: (57:48) So, to get a vibrant colour it goes on the full moon and the more mute colours, the new moon. All these kinds of things. It's become this possession that I'm attached to in a really ... I think in a beautiful way. Compared to things I've bought on other trips that have maybe ended up in a nut shop or not become ... It sounds terrible but it's true. I've just been like, "Eh." It's a kind of disposable piece, this thing that I've bought. So, I wondered around souvenirs and trinkets, what are your thoughts? Is it connecting with the people that are making it? Is avoiding those mass produced souvenir shops or do you have any kind of thoughts on that part of travel?   Nina Karnikowski: (58:28) It's such a good question. And I'm very passionate about that. I'm passionate about that at home as well. About really thinking about everything that we allow into our lives and thinking about where it's going to end up. And thinking about just the life cycle of every single thing that we own and about how we might treasure our possessions more and really think of them as becoming part of us. And if we really think about how is it made, where was it made, who was involved in the creation of this thing, we would develop such a more respectful relationship with the physical object in our life.   Nina Karnikowski: (59:12) So, with thinking about that, I love to collect things on my travels. And my house is definitely filled with those things. But I always thought about the life cycle of it. Instead of ... Well, not always. There was definitely in my 20s, you would buy things that would make you laugh or whatever. You bring it home and then [crosstalk 00:59:43].   Tahnee: (59:43) We've all got them.   Nina Karnikowski: (59:44) Yeah, yeah. But no, I definitely think now about where is this going to sit in my home and is this something that could be biodegradable at the end of it's lifetime. Woven baskets or wooden items or things like that, does this item really tell the story of the place that I was in? And always also asking do I have to buy five of those things or maybe I just buy one more expensive one. And always also in that respect I think it's always worth paying more for something that is made properly and by an artisan.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:00:28) As opposed to thinking, "Oh, okay, I can just buy three of those knockoff ones next door." Really coming back to who has created it, what energy has gone into creating it and bringing that reference to it. And also, the important things around questioning whether what the thing is made out of, is that ethical. So, there's all the things being made out of tortoise shell or bones or anything like that that might be an endangered species. I think that all comes into it too.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:01:05) But I really do think that that idea of reverence and buying directly from artisans is really important. And I know that the pieces that I have bought are now going to be with us forever because they do hold those memories. And I can remember each person who sold me that thing and the interaction that we've had. And some of the things it was with people who I'd been interacting with for days and then fell into relationship with so that it really has a story to it. So, I think that's also then something that does bleed out into our everyday life. And to change the way that you see them then when you're at home as well.   Tahnee: (01:01:54) Yeah. And that beautiful opportunity to reflect every time you see that piece and it's meaning to you and where it comes from.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:02:01) Right.   Tahnee: (01:02:03) Yeah. I've noticed in researching your work that fashion seems to be a topic you're passionate about as well and not consuming fast fashion. And just it's something I always find interesting with travelling, especially when you meet weavers and you look at how much work goes into producing a piece of cloth. And then, you think about I can buy a singlet for $5 from Target or something. It's such a crazy ... I know a machine's doing it, so it's a bit different. But yeah, I find that's a big schism in my brain that I can't quite reconcile.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:02:41) I have so much to say on that but I'll try to be brief. But no, it's true. And I love that you experienced that in Guatemala and you saw. I think once you see something like that, it's very hard to forget it. When you see oh my gosh, that took three months for somebody to create by hand. That's actually what it would take for a human being to create a woven piece of clothing. And when we put that lens on things, it really just shifts the whole experience.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:03:18) And it's like ... I don't know if you're familiar with [Tika Han's 01:03:23] work where he often talks about an amazing zen Buddhist teacher. And he talks a lot about when you are eating a meal, you look at the food in your bowl and really question every bit of energy that went into creating that meal. So, you give gratitude to the son and the rain and the soil that nourished the plants that then grew and then the work of the farmers who harvested that for you. And then, the people who processed it and brought it to you.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:03:58) All of those things that create a meal. And I think we can think about that with clothing too, you know? Really thinking about ... Okay, if this is a very cheap piece of clothing, what energy was put into it and how has it been possible to create it for that price? And understanding that that is reflective of something that probably isn't ethically made. And also, bringing a sense of reverence to every item that enters your world so that you're not likely to just cast it off when the fashion changes but you're really looking for something that speaks quick deeply to you that you will look after for the rest of your life.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:04:43) Or that you will pass on in a respectful way to somebody else. Because we might just think fashion is this fun folly but wow, it is really responsible for so much pollution and also mistreatment of human beings and our environment. So, it's something to love and to use to express yourself but also to really think quite deeply about the origin of all those things. That's why I'm so passionate about secondhand clothing and things like cloth swaps and things because that way you end up with pieces.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:05:26) Like I went to a clothing swap recently and I ended up with pieces from my friends that I'm like, "I've got a piece of that friend." And every time I wear it I think of them. And I'm likely to look after it more because it is attached to that person. And there's definitely a beauty to that. And also, I always think about there's a lot of companies now that say, "Our lines are sustainable, and it's made with this material," and all that sort of thing. But really, there's nothing more sustainable than buying something that is already in [crosstalk 01:06:02].   Tahnee: (01:06:01) Production, circulation.   Nina Karnikowski: (01:06:03) Has already been in circulation, exactly. So, reusing in that way.   Tahnee: (01:06:13) And so, in terms of your travel wardrobe because I loved that you touched on this a bit in the book. And I think it's always so interesting depending on where you're going and what you're going to need. And I always find when I have to go into multiple climates, it's a bit of a headache. But what's your go-to in terms of travel and packing? Are you pretty ... I'm assuming being a travel writer, you're pretty light weight. But I'm interested to hear how you approach packing and selecting clothing. Do you research the places first and try and be culturally sensitive? What's your thought process around that?   Nina Karnikowski: (01:06:51) So, yeah. I became a bit of a master packer over the years. And I think the key for me was really just packing as little as I possibly could and also packing things that could be multipurpose. I was really big on packing block colours, thing

In this episode of Priority Status, Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, joins Abby Waters to discuss her vision for the future of hypnosis practice within the larger space of wellness and travel. Nicole is a clinical hypnotist, anxiety educator, speaker, and Resident Healer for the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. She specializes in helping anxious high achievers become impactful, conscious leaders that can navigate life transitions such as career, relationships, money beliefs, and lifestyle changes with a sense of clarity and ease. Her signature approach, the Hypnotic Journey, combines modern hypnotherapy and mindful, executive coaching. On the heels of National Wellness Month, Abby sat down with Nicole to discuss how she embraced this practice of wellbeing and mindfulness after many years as a marketing professional struggling with stress. She offers insight into her unexpected journey to becoming The Traveling Hypnotist and one of the many resident healers at an iconic New York City hotel, offers advice on ways to ease anxiety while traveling and even shares the destinations on her travel bucket list when she needs an escape from city life. Nicole is currently planning a hypnosis tour and retreats for 2022. For more on Nicole, visit thetravelinghypnotist.com and find her on Instagram @thetravelinghypnotist. To discover more episodes of Priority Status, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Instagram at @jpublicrelations or visit jpublicrelations.com.

I'm excited to announce the new Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with the host of the Amazon Prime series, Richard Crawford. Each month Ricky and I will bring guests to Speaking of Travel to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. On this premier episode, Ricky reveals how he discovered a passion for the health of our planet and modern social issues. He shares his vast experiences traveling the world and explores solutions to inspire our actions through environmental stewardship.Also on Speaking of Travel, Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, tells us how she prepared to reopen during this unusual time and created an experience where visitors would feel safe. And join Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport for some helpful tips that will help you get through the airport without raising your blood pressure, allow you to have a pleasant experience in the air and arrive ready to hit the ground at your destination.

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As we continue our conversation with Trishna Mohanty, we dwell into the topic of creating content and responsible behavior around indigenous tribes and communities. She shares her experience in North East India and her approach for storytelling. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Connect with Trshina http://Instagram.com/trishnamohanty http://darbadar.com Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr www.dailypassengerr.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q

Josee is a Mindful Travel Coach based in Madrid, Spain. She shares her experiences in transitioning from living in Peru to Spain, and from a 9-5 work life to an entrepreneurial one. She explains how she has cultivated a unique lifestyle that balances having a 'home base' while also enabling her to freely travel and explore!   We explore at length the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, especially if you are seriously considering designing an authentic, unconventional lifestyle. We also discuss the struggles of navigating local cultures, continuing to form your identity, and coexisting with fear!   You can check out Josee and her work at youchoosetheway.com/, on Facebook and Pinterest at 'You Choose the Way', and on Instagram @choosing_my_way!   | Website: https://www.theexpatexperience.org/ | Facebook: The Expat Experience | 

Tendencias nacionales e internacionales de turismo consciente, que busca mejorar la vida del viajero como la vida de las gentes del destino turístico. Durante el fin de semana tendremos actividades que se llevarán a cabo a cliente final. Vacaciones y yoga, viajes y meditación, gastronomía saludable, retiros, desconexión digital, todo dirigido a un estilo de vida Mindful.

Tendencias nacionales e internacionales de turismo consciente, que busca mejorar la vida del viajero como la vida de las gentes del destino turístico. Durante el fin de semana tendremos actividades que se llevarán a cabo a cliente final. Vacaciones y yoga, viajes y meditación, gastronomía saludable, retiros, desconexión digital, todo dirigido a un estilo de vida Mindful.

Tendencias nacionales e internacionales de turismo consciente, que busca mejorar la vida del viajero como la vida de las gentes del destino turístico. Durante el fin de semana tendremos actividades que se llevarán a cabo a cliente final. Vacaciones y yoga, viajes y meditación, gastronomía saludable, retiros, desconexión digital, todo dirigido a un estilo de vida Mindful.

Tendencias nacionales e internacionales de turismo consciente, que busca mejorar la vida del viajero como la vida de las gentes del destino turístico. Durante el fin de semana tendremos actividades que se llevarán a cabo a cliente final. Vacaciones y yoga, viajes y meditación, gastronomía saludable, retiros, desconexión digital, todo dirigido a un estilo de vida Mindful.

Sí, hoy damos la vuelta al mundo en busca y captura de lugares que, solo pisarlos, den calma. ¿Existen?Con Ivan Patxi, genial prodcutor de podcasting y amigo (visitadle en https://www.ivanpatxi.es si quereis que os ayude a crear un podcast), y desde FITUR, buscamos -y reflexionamos- sobre la necesidad, a veces, de buscar la calma "en el mundo".Y aprovecho para agradecer de corazón a Jimmy Pons y sus socios la oportunidad de pasar por su stand "Mindful Travel". Por favor, VISITAD su web: Mindful Travel Destinations es una asociacion sin ánimo de lucro que potencia un turismo que conecte cuerpo, mente y alma.Y si vuestro viaje también es interior, si quieres mejorar e implementar la meditacion en tu vida para vivir con más calma, no lo dudes: el Grupo de Imparables Mindfulness es tu grupo, tu tribu mindful, lo que buscavas. Apúntate y prueba la experiencia hoy mismo en https://www.clubbuenosdias.com

Te propongo un ejercicio: compra leche de avena (o la que quieras) en el súper, llega a la cola... y resiste la tentación de mirar el móvil. Tu puedes. Va, sé fuerte!Ai. Tenemos un problema con el móvil. Y lo sabemos, sí. O no. El caso es que, algo tenemos que hacer si resulta que vemos la vida a través de una pantalla.Y de eso hablamos en FITUR hace unos días: tuve el honor de participar en una charla en el espacio de "Mindful Travel", donde conocí a Jimmy Pons de https://www.mindfultraveldestinations y a Phil Gonzalez, dos soletes de personas y autores del libro "Máster en desconexión digital".Y... si eres de poner modo avion y vivir de manera mindful, recuerda que tienes una bonita comunidad de mindfulpeople, los GIMparables: el Grupo de Imparables Mindfulness en https://www.clubbuenosdias.com Apúntate a ser GIMparable, medita, ten una vida mindful!

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Many will be traveling this holiday season. if you find this extra stressful or ramping up your anxiety join in and listen to today's episode for some awesome mindful travel tips! Quote:  People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering. -St. Augustine 5 Tips to Practice While Traveling  Take your time Be with and feel each step Savor the moment(s) Get some rest and relaxation Bounce back ...it really is all OK Mindful Link https://www.mindful.org/how-to-be-a-mindful-traveler/ To learn more go to: Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  What is anxiety?