Podcasts about Responsible Travel

This summer, more than 100 cruise ships will visit the small city of Portland, Maine, dropping thousands of passengers onto the city's commercial waterfront for lobster rolls, local souvenirs and a quintessential New England experience. But as Portland has rapidly become a landmark destination for cruise lines, a group of activists are calling into question the long held narrative that cruise ships provide a dependable economic boom. Producer Marina Henke spent the months leading up to the 2025 cruise season charting these muddy waters. For small coastal cities like Portland, are cruise ships really the economic generator that the industry claims them to be? Featuring JoAnn Loctov, Jack Humeniuk, Joe Redman, Jacques de Villier, Zach Rand, Brian Fournier, Kevin Rodriquez, Martha Honey and Dan Kraus.Produced by Marina Henke. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org.SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook.LINKSMartha Honey is the co-founder of the Center for Responsible Travel. She's the editor of the book “Cruise Tourism in the Caribbean: Selling Sunshine” which includes much of her own research on the economics of cruise ships. You can find Portland Cruise Control on Bluesky or at their website portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org. In 2019, Colin Woodward published “Pier Pressure”, a three-part series out of The Portland Press Herald documenting the rise of the cruise ship industry across Maine. Are you a Portland local? You can see a schedule of all cruise ship arrivals at maine.portcall.comPortland is not the only city to face rapid cruise growth. Check out Cruise Boom, a PBS documentary focused on the cruise industry's footprint in Sitka, Alaska. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener and past guest Becki Rupp would like to share her favorite conversation with Norie Quintos. Norie Quintos is a consultant for the travel industry on communications strategy, media relations, custom content, and messaging. She helps destinations and travel companies find and tell their stories through communications audits, seminars and training, coaching, and print and pixel projects. An award-winning journalist, she is a contributing editor to National Geographic Travel Media. Her interest areas are cultural tourism, indigenous tourism, regenerative tourism, diversity/equity/inclusion in travel, and transformational travel. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and an advisor to Adventure Media, the Transformational Travel Council, Impact Travel Alliance, and Giving Way. Norie is the former executive editor of National Geographic Traveler and was an editor at U.S. News and World Report and Caribbean Travel and Life.Christine and Norie discuss:•  Why it is the responsibility of travel content creators to tell a more complete story•  Slow travel and why it matters to destinations & travelers•  How to use travel as a place to create peace and find a sense of belonging in travel•  The beauty of finding a travel brand that supports impactful causes and empowers Join Becki and Christine now for this soulful replay with Norie Quintos.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 5, 2025 is: benign • bih-NYNE • adjective Benign describes something that does not cause harm or damage. In medical contexts it is used to describe something that does not threaten life or health (as in "a benign tumor"). Additional meanings include "mild and pleasant" (as in "benign weather conditions") and "showing kindness and gentleness" (as in "a benign outlook"). // The project required that we manage some inconvenient but ultimately benign conditions. See the entry > Examples: "'The era of innocent tourism—where it was seen as a benign and universally positive force—ended around 2015,' says Justin Francis, co-founder of Responsible Travel, a UK-based travel agency specialising in ethical tourism. 'In Europe and America, protests against overtourism are growing. People are realising their vacations can leave lasting impacts on others' homes.'" — Tarang Mohnot, BBC, 18 Feb. 2025 Did you know? Benign traces back to the Latin adjective benignus, which was formed from bene, meaning "well," and the verb gignere, "to beget"—that is, "to produce or create." Gignere is also the root of such English words as genius and germ, and even shares distant ancestry with kin. The meanings of benign range from describing an absence of danger or harm to that which shows kindness or is gracious or wholesome.

Learn about the three pillars of sustainability:  enviromental, social and economic and how you can better reflect your values when you travel.  That way the places you love will be enhanced by your visit, rather than hurt.   COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important tips and links for planning your next adventure - sustainably! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Season 7 Episode 3: Dr. Derek Bryce on Responsible Travel, Supporting Communities and SustainabilityTravel has grown exponentially to the point that some tourist destinations are implementing measures to manage over-tourism and protect their local communities and natural resources. This approach aims to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the preservation of the destination's cultural and environmental assets.   We are being told to travel responsibly, but what does that mean?  Dr. Bryce is joining me today to discuss how to travel responsibly in a world when tourism is in the ascendency.  With February here, it's the perfect time to discuss how we can plan our travels more thoughtfully this year.So, put the kettle on and add to this exciting conversation.Thank you, Derek, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and insights.   You reminded us that when we travel responsibly, we preserve the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.  When we support local economies, we contribute to sustainable tourism practices and promote cultural understanding.  When we respect local communities, we enhance our personal growth through new experiences and perspectives gained. Responsible travel can lead to meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds, fostering a sense of global citizenship and empathy towards others.Listeners, thank you for joining Derek and me on Tea Toast and Trivia. Until next time we meet dear friends, safe travels wherever your adventures lead youMusic by Epidemic SoundSmall Village Talk By Claude Signethttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Yqd78h1ozb/Live a Little By Francis Wellshttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/42VVkYLc5S/

Send us a textWelcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully!In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Marc Ribail, from QALIA, sharing a host of responsible travel tips for the benefit of everyone, including short-term rental hosts and property managers.1:44 Responsible tourism3:18 Tip No. 1: the purpose of travel5:57 Tip No. 2: be mindful of natural resources 8:05 Tip No. 3: support local businesses 10:57 Tip No. 4: enjoy low carbon footprint activities 13:05 Tip No. 5: seek out sustainable properties14:47 QALIAAre you looking to streamline your operations and amaze your guests? Look no further than Hostfully! Try their top-rated property management software and award-winning digital guidebooks today (your first guidebook is free!). Join the thousands of satisfied property managers who trust Hostfully to grow their business: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Marc Ribail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcribail/QALIA: https://qalia.org/Got a comment or interested in being a guest on the show? Get in touch: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/contactIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! Your support helps us bring more industry experts like Marc to the show.  

Send us a textJoin us for an insightful and inspiring journey into the heart of Western North Carolina as we explore the region's remarkable resilience following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, we speak with Amanda Baker from Outdoor NC, Brian Strong, Director of North Carolina State Parks, and biologist Doug Besler from the NC Wildlife Commission, as they share their expertise on the unprecedented flooding, park closures, and ongoing recovery efforts.Discover how state parks are working to restore themselves to their natural beauty and how travelers can play a vital role in this recovery through responsible travel and stewardship. Learn about the impact on local wildlife, including the strategies for restocking trout and the broader implications for the region's ecosystems. Doug Besler offers a fascinating look at the adaptability of nature, while also highlighting the economic significance of recreational fishing for the local community.Through this conversation, we uncover the powerful connection between nature, well-being, and community collaboration. Patience and collective action are essential as we navigate these transformative challenges, and we provide listeners with resources to stay informed and engaged in supporting the recovery and revitalization of Western North Carolina.Tune in to learn how you can help this cherished region heal and thrive!Explore What's Open in Western NCVisit NCOutdoor NCNorth Carolina Wildlife CommissionNorth Carolina State ParksOutdoor NC StewardshipWestern NC Recovery Non-ProfitsBeLoved AshevilleSamaritan's Purse828 StrongMountainTrueGreater GoodMANNA Foodbank Mike AndressHost, Exploration Local828-551-9065mike@explorationlocal.comPodcast WebsiteFacebookInstagram: explorationlocal

Send us a textSoul of Travel Podcast Episode 207 with Phoebe Maina is now available!In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Phoebe Maina.A seasoned social impact expert with over 15 years of diverse experience, Phoebe Maina, Founder and CEO of Steri Tours and Travel, excels in managing turnaround projects with a high success rate. Her expertise spans the design and management of local and global initiatives focused on women's empowerment, child protection, travel, and community and business development. Having worked extensively with diverse communities across Africa, Phoebe possesses a deep understanding of multicultural and development dynamics, coupled with a passion for driving positive change at grassroots levels. Her vision extends beyond individual accolades—she is dedicated to driving economic growth in Africa through sustainable tourism practices.Christine and Phoebe discuss:· Phoebe's journey from development work to founding Steri Tours, focusing on empowering local communities through responsible tourism and creating meaningful cultural experiences for travelers· Supporting and empowering women in the tourism industry through mentorship, prioritizing female guides, and creating opportunities for women in local communities· The importance of creating equitable relationships between tourists and local communitiesJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Phoebe Maina.

“How do I responsibly travel but also how do I responsibly engage with the culture?” - Mark FedoronkoMark is a professional travel planner with expertise in Northern Africa and the Middle East. on this episode, we chat about:- Mark's lessons learned with travel and itinerary planning - best resources for researching a destination's safety before going- how to have more meaningful travel experiences - and much more!━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Mark!✨Thatch Page:https://www.thatch.co/@markfedoronko✨ website: https://markstravelrecs.wordpress.com/about/━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me! :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz Travel Blog:✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨ Thatch Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

In this episode of ITB Berlin's Travel Hero Podcast, Shannon Stowell, CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, dives into the world of adventure travel. We explore its positive impact on local communities, the growing focus on sustainability, and emerging trends shaping the industry's future. We shares insights on how adventure travel providers can build responsible and climate-conscious experiences.

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the environmental impact of cruise ships, particularly focusing on the use of scrubbers that release toxic chemicals directly into the ocean. Cruise ships are likened to floating cities, providing travelers with unique experiences while visiting various destinations. However, the pollution generated by these ships is often overlooked. A recent study highlights that many cruise ships, especially those operating in Alaska, utilize a technology called open-loop scrubbers to clean their exhaust. While these systems filter harmful chemicals from emissions, the resulting polluted wastewater is discharged directly into the sea, creating significant environmental concerns. An incident in Ketchikan, Alaska, where inspectors observed a cloudy discharge on the water's surface, exemplifies the issue. On average, cruise ships using these scrubbers release millions of gallons of polluted water daily. This practice poses a risk to coastal communities and habitats, as the ocean has a limited capacity to absorb such pollutants. Over time, the accumulation of these chemicals can lead to detrimental changes in marine ecosystems, including harmful algal blooms and declines in local wildlife populations. Lewin emphasizes the need for stricter regulations, such as a nationwide ban on scrubbers, to protect the ocean. He points out that some regions, like Sweden and California, have already implemented bans or stricter fuel requirements for ships. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to consider eco-friendly alternatives when planning vacations and to support companies with strong environmental practices. By making informed choices, travelers can help send a message to the cruise industry about the importance of protecting our oceans. Article: https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/cruise-ship-pollution-wastewater-scrubbers-sea/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Area/TopicAfrica, Safaris, Conservation, BusinessAlan FeldsteinFounder & OwnerInfinite Safari AdventuresFor two decades, Alan Feldstein worked as a successful entertainment and marketing/advertising attorney in Los Angeles. In 2000 after racking up 450,000 frequent flyer miles he asked his wife where she wanted to go in the world.  She replied “I have always wanted to go on a safari in Africa”.  That trip to Africa it changed his life.  In 2005 he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and then tracked chimps in the Mahale Mountains.  It was there he met his future East African Ground Partner who shared a love of kayaking.  In 2008 he took his children to Africa and on that trip became one of the first people to kayak off the coast of Tanzania.  It was there and then that he decidedto leave the practice of law and share his passion for Africa and adventure to create Infinite Safari Adventures. Alan is a member of the Adventurer's Club of Los Angeles and the international Explorers Club where he was the Southern California Chapter Chair. He also sits on the boards of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Saving The Survivors, and The Bird School Project. In 2023 he and his wife, Journalist Diane Haithman, founded the Infinite Safari Foundation which is dedicated to humanitarian, educational and conservation initiatives in Africa.  It is funded, in part, from a donation of the cost of each Infinite Safari Adventure safari that is created.  He is also the author of The Best African Safari - Tips from an Obsessive Planner a definitive guide to help people plan their best safari.https://www.infinitesafariadventures.com/summaryAlan Feldstein, founder of Infinite Safari Adventures, shares his journey from being a lawyer to starting a safari company in Africa. His passion for travel and adventure led him to explore different parts of the world, including Africa. He fell in love with the wildlife and the people of Africa, which inspired him to start his own safari company. Alan emphasizes the transformative experience of visiting Africa and the importance of unplugging from technology to fully immerse oneself in the beauty of the continent. He also highlights the positive impact of tourism on local communities and the need for responsible travel. The conversation explores the importance of tourism in Africa for conservation and community development. It highlights the role of tourism in inspiring governments to prioritize conservation and the economic benefits it brings to local communities. Human-wildlife conflict is identified as a major challenge, and various solutions such as education, community involvement, and innovative technologies are discussed. The conversation also touches on the issue of overtourism and the need for responsible tourism practices. The personal connections and cultural experiences that travelers can have in Africa are emphasized, along with the reminder to seize the opportunity to visit Africa now.takeawaysPassion for travel and adventure can lead to unexpected opportunities and career paths.Africa offers a transformative experience for travelers of all ages.Unplugging from technology allows for a deeper connection with nature and the local culture.Tourism plays a crucial role in supporting local communities and economies in Africa. Tourism plays a crucial role in inspiring governments to prioritize conservation and in providing economic benefits to local communities in Africa.Human-wildlife conflict is a major challenge that needs to be addressed through educatio Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

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The Hollywood blockbuster The Beach portrayed a slice of paradise, but over tourism caused Maya Bay to become almost unrecognizable. Ever Wonder Adventure explains all you need to know about sustainable and responsible travel. Go to https://www.everwonderadventure.com/sustainable-tourism for more information. Ever Wonder Adventure City: Singapore Address: One Oxley Rise Website: https://www.everwonderadventure.com

There is no question that travel impacts both our planet and its people.  Yet it's also an amazing opportunity to explore both ourselves and world, while deepening our understanding for the other humans sharing this planet. Can we travel more responsibly, finding a balance between ethics and exploration?  Amanda is joined by Desirée of The Pewter Thimble and travel writer/educator Ginger to break it down. In this episode we will explore the following questions:What is responsible travel?What is our impact as travelers on tourist destinations?How can we get the most out of travel without wearing ourselves out?Why should we skip the bucket list and the search for "hidden gems?"How can we do better with souvenirs? How does travel connect with overconsumption? And even the fast fashion industry?And so much more...Check out Desirée's guide to Porta Portese here.Read Ginger's travel writing:https://www.lonelyplanet.com/authors/virginia-digaetanohttps://italicsmag.com/author/ginger/Be the first to hear all of the details about where, when, and how Episode 200 is happening: join the mailing list.Have a question for Amanda to answer during episode 200? Submit it here.Behind the SeamsIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? 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They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comSelina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Car...

Africa Foundation's Future Leaders Program Manager Lebogang Matlakala is a paradox. A girl who grew up in the dry and dusty interior of South Africa who is an avid diver and oceanographer. An impressive academic and public speaker who advocates for simple and effective communication of complex issues to local communities. A mentor and inspiration for others who remains thoroughly grounded and humble. Listen to her tell her story of personal growth and community development as she literally and figuratively learns to swim with sharks, whether in the depths of the Indian Ocean or among the big fish of the scientific community. 

In this inspiring episode, we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of travel when combined with purpose and kindness. Join us as we talk with Jessica Blotter, the Co-founder of Kind Traveler, a groundbreaking platform that is changing the way we travel, one hotel stay at a time.Jessica shares her remarkable insights into the world of sustainable tourism and how Kind Traveler is revolutionizing the industry. With a mission to make every trip an opportunity to give back to the local communities and environment, Kind Traveler empowers travelers to choose accommodations that are not only eco-conscious but also dedicated to supporting meaningful causes.Jessica Blotter is CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, a speaker and journalist on responsible tourism, and serves on the Board of Directors for CREST (Center for Responsible Travel) in Washington, D.C. After witnessing extreme poverty on a vacation to Belize, Blotter co-founded KindTraveler.com as the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel booking and media platform that empowers travelers to positively impact the communities they visit through a network of 350+ hotel, charity, and destination partners in 25+ countries. 

Today's podcast guest is Alexi Khajavi, President of Hospitality & Travel for Questex, LLC, a global business intelligence company that informs and connects buyers and sellers across hospitality, travel, healthcare, wellness, and technology. We discuss: -How everybody is accountable to someone -His adventurous nature, study of anthropology, and passion for travel -That leadership is about how you live your life and how you make decisions -The people you surround yourself with, regardless of their title, is critically important for your success -His belief in the importance of conversing directly, openly, and often with customers. "Pick up the phone, hop on a plane". -The trend of companies using external events for internal culture building More about Alexi: He is responsible for the overall management and development of the company's global hospitality and travel communications properties and events including notable flagship assets like the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) Summit Series, The Bar & Restaurant Expo, Ultra Travel Summit, Luxury Travel Advisor, Hospitality Insights, HOTEC and the Destination Develop investment promotion arm. Khajavi, who brings more than 20 years of travel, technology, hospitality, media and aviation experience to his position, joined Questex in 2014 as head of Hospitality and Hotel Investment. Prior to joining Questex, Khajavi was senior vice president, global strategy, for MercuryCSC, a creative agency specializing in the travel industry where he helped design global marketing campaigns for hotel companies, tourism boards and active lifestyle brands. Prior to MercuryCSC, he was one of the founding team members of the travel consortium Nature Group based in Costa Rica and helped lead the airline and hospitality portfolio to be awarded the fastest growing travel company in Central America between 2003 and 2010 and the world's first carbon neutral airline in 2005. Khajavi has been a board member and advisor to a number of non-profits and tech companies including the Center for Responsible Travel at Stanford University, The Center for Health and the Global Environment at the Harvard School of Public Health, Sustainable Travel International and KERBspace an early stage startup in the revolutionizing the electric vehicle charging stations for the built environment. Khajavi holds a B.A from the University of California Santa Cruz, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with distinction and honors.

Today we're heading over to Cape Town to join our good friend and legendary safari guide, Warren Pearson, to learn more about a new venture which Warren and his friends have created called Safarious. Designing and guiding meticulously crafted journeys to wilderness areas across Africa and beyond and creating extraordinary experiences in extraordinary places, Warren and the team believe that being entrusted with a safari is an honour and a profound responsibility – to both their guests and the natural world into which they venture together. Safarious harnesses over eight decades of collective guiding experience and industry relationships to create meaningful travel experiences, benefiting local communities, wildlife and conservation initiatives as much as it enriches the traveller. With this in mind, Warren strives for the adventures they create to be an authentic, layered experience matching the individuality of their clients with the magic of the wild to ultimately foster a deeper connection with nature. Having recently returned from Kenya where I had no guide to assist me, I certainly intend to be a Safarious client in the future.  If you haven't caught them yet, Warren and Rou did an amazing series of videos for us on a host of African destinations during their low season months and you can find them on the “Live Talks” section of lowseasontraveller.com. And you can learn more about Safarious by visiting https://www.safarious.com If you are considering a safari in Africa any time soon, you should absolutely reach out to Warren as he is genuinely the most knowledgeable person I know and he is super passionate about the low season experience too. But That's our show for this week. Thanks as always, for your company, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please do leave us a positive rating and review on your podcast app and also don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to be the first to hear our latest low season stories, articles and guides. Have a great week wherever you are and remember that travel is always better and fairer for the planet, the local communities and you the travellers, when it's without the crowds…

#mindfultourism Bri is a travel blogger, photographer, writer, and now podcaster of the show “Slomad Stories” who aims to promote more responsible, slow and mindful travel.  ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ This is PART 1 of the #mindfultourism series that I am SO excited to begin sharing with you.  Traveling is a privilege and we must be mindful of the footprints that we imprint upon a destination — on a journey that is ours, but on land that is not.  ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ Shownotes:  1. What do you think sparked your wanderlust? (00:57) 2. How did you come up with your blog name? (3:09) 3. “It's all about being aware of our choices and choosing the route of less impact.” Can you break down what this means? (5:04) 4. Was there a specific trip or experience that made you realize the importance of being a more mindful traveler? (10:09) 5. Can you talk about the term “slow travel” and how it relates to responsible travel? (14:14) 6. “Everything you buy is a vote.” Can you elaborate on that? (18:38) 7. What are some ways that we could start to become more responsible tourists? (25:40) 8. For someone who wants to begin more slow travel, what are some things to keep in mind? (31:42) 9. If you could change 1 thing about the way people travel, what would it be? (36:45) 10. Rapid fire questions & closing (40:18) ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ Bri's socials:  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistbri/ ✨ Blog: https://bucketlistbri.com/  ✨ Podcast: https://bucketlistbri.com/podcast/  ✨ Responsible travel guides: https://bucketlistbri.com/category/responsible-travel/  ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ MY SOCIALS :) Instagram: ✨ @gottacaseofwanderlust https://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust/ ✨ @lydiaschultzz https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ Travel Blog: ✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

The link between travel and conservation goes back at least to the 1860s, when President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Act, setting aside a large area in California for “public use, resort, and recreation.” But are travel and conservation still compatible? Joining the show to help answer that question is Jim Sano, WWF's Vice President for Travel, Tourism, and Conservation. You'll hear Jim talk about how tourism dollars provide essential funding for national parks that help preserve nature (3:30), and how places like Namibia are putting conservation at the center of their tourism economy (6:15). And you'll also hear Jim's tips and best practices for sustainable travel (14:35).  LINKS: WWF's Guide to Responsible Travel: https://lp.panda.org/travel  

Today we're heading over to Dubai which has it's low season from May through September.  I was in Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market, a gathering of the travel industry's leaders from all across the Middle East and beyond and I was keen to experience one of the newest properties on The Palm, The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa. Taj have been superb advocates and supporters of low season travel and we have worked closely with many of their properties recently.  The Taj Exotica is different from the other properties we have featured recently, in that it is very clearly a leisure focused property with the same emphasis on incredible customer service or Taj-ness as they put it. I caught up with Director of Sales and Marketing, Dorsai Khaghani to learn more about this exceptional property. And you can learn more about this fabulous property by visiting https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-exotica-dubai/ If you are considering Dubai during the low season summer months, I would urge you not to be deterred by the heat.  A stay in the Taj Exotica with it's climate controlled pool and outstanding facilities coupled with service levels which I have quite honestly rarely experienced before, you are sure to have an incredible experience which will last long in the memory.  And of course, the prices are approximately 40% lower than during the other times of the year – what an opportunity to experience the height of service at a great price! But That's our show for this week. Thanks as always, for your company, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please do leave us a positive rating and review on your podcast app and also don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to be the first to hear our latest low season stories, articles and guides.

Welcome to this inspiring episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sustainable tourism and philanthropy. In today's interview, we have the honor of hosting Bruce Beckham, the visionary founder of Tourism Cares, a renowned non-profit organization at the forefront of transforming the way we approach travel and its impact on local communities.During our conversation, Bruce takes us on a remarkable journey, sharing his insights, experiences, and profound understanding of the power of tourism as a force for positive change. With a mission to preserve and enhance the travel industry's social, cultural, and environmental impact, Tourism Cares has been instrumental in fostering sustainable practices and addressing the pressing challenges faced by destinations around the globe.Bruce delves into the origins of Tourism Cares, shedding light on the pivotal moments that led him to launch this groundbreaking initiative. He shares heartfelt stories of the organization's work in empowering local communities, preserving heritage sites, and supporting vulnerable populations, all while ensuring the long-term viability of tourism as a sustainable industry.Throughout the interview, Bruce discusses the innovative programs and partnerships that Tourism Cares has developed to create a more responsible and inclusive travel ecosystem. From community-based tourism initiatives to capacity-building projects and conservation efforts, he illustrates the incredible impact that the organization has had on destinations worldwide.As a true visionary, Bruce also explores the future of sustainable tourism, highlighting emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges that lie ahead. His compelling vision inspires both individuals and businesses to take action, encouraging listeners to engage in responsible travel practices and contribute to the preservation of our planet and its diverse cultures.Join us as we unravel the transformative power of tourism with Bruce Beckham, a passionate advocate for sustainable travel, and discover how we can all make a positive difference in the world through our journeys. Get ready for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired to embark on your own meaningful adventures.Business Class is brought to you by The Tourism Academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at tourismacademy.org. Support the show

 Last week we got familiar with Bruno Manser, his early life and what brought him to the island of Borneo. In Part 2, we dive into just how far he was willing to go to advocate for the protection, the people and places he came to love. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Reel: Use our link and code NPAD to get 30% off your first order plus free shipping. Away: Use our link and start your 100-day trial. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.  Sources: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure, Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Responsible Travel, The Asean Post, Borneo Futures , UN Environmental Program, NRDC

Home is where the heart is. This phrase that is scrawled across on wooden sign boards and hung in countless houses across the world may be cliche, but it's true. Bruno Manser may have been born in Switzerland, but his heart was in Borneo. A place where he fell in love with the jungle and the people in it. It was paradise, but it was in peril. The home Bruno found was in serious danger. A home he was willing to fight for the death to protect. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Mosh: Use our link and save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack. Earth Breeze: Use our link to subscribe and save 40%. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Sources: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl Hoffman,  Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Responsible Travel

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/

In conversation with writer and sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman, five voices across three continents came together to share tales of their unforgettable travel experiences to enlighten, enrich and inspire, with interconnected musings on a topic that has never been more vital.Discover epic stories, epic adventures and epic solutions about how travel can make a positive impact. Listen now to discover how travel may not only be life-affirming, but authentic and yes, epic, as it leaves our world a better place.

In this episode, I talked with Jessica Blotter about the future of sustainable of regenerative and sustainable travel, and how she's making the planet a better place for animals with Kind Traveler. Jessica Blotter is CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, a speaker and journalist on sustainable and regenerative tourism, and serves on the Board of Directors for CREST (Center for Responsible Travel) in Washington, D.C. After witnessing extreme poverty on a vacation to Belize, Blotter co-foundedKindTraveler.comasthe first socially consciousGive + Gethotel booking and media platform that empowers travelers to positively impact the communities they visit. Blotter's efforts on behalf of Kind Traveler have been cited in 500+ news articles and earned awards from Newsweek(2021), Fast Company(2021), Travel + Leisure(2020), Lufthansa Innovation Hub (2019) and UNWTO (2019). She holds a M.A. in Education from Ottawa University and a B.S. in Biology from Arizona State University. Find inspiration to #TravelKindly and make a positive impact on KindTraveler.com Connect With Jessica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindtraveler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kindtraveler Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kind-traveler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KindTravelerOfficial Website: https://www.kindtraveler.com/ 2022 Impact Tourism Report: https://www.kindtraveler.com/content/2022-kind-traveler-global-impact-tourism-report ------------------- 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

Today we're bringing you a special episode of Insider Guides. I was recently asked to provide a keynote on Sustainability for the tourism and hospitality professionals at the Best Stay Event which was held in Croatia. As you can probably tell, I'm very passionate about sustainability and the issues surrounding climate change and so I wanted to ensure that everyone in the audience had some of the scientific facts which are known as of today and also let them know what they can do to help. The feedback has been really positive and so I thought I would share this with you, our loyal podcast audience to see if you have any thoughts on this. Have a listen and let me know what you think at the end by dropping me a line at ged@lowseasontraveller.com or send me a whatsapp message once you've listened on +44 7572 612 602 But That's our show for this week. Thanks as always, for your company, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please do leave us a positive rating and review on your podcast app and also don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to be the first to hear our latest low season stories, articles and guides. Have a great week wherever you are and remember that travel is always better and fairer for the planet, the local communities and you the travellers, when it's without the crowds…

What have been the biggest travel news headlines? The strangest? 40 year travel journalist, Graham McKemzie, shares the stories, people and places discovered along the way as leader of Travelmole (a top UK trade publication) and director at ResponsibleTravel.com. Plus Graham's personal travel recommendations and insider tips, and the choices you can make as a thoughtful traveler. Jessica Deverson continues the important sustainability discussion with curated examples of great deals on responsible travel, including African safaris and adventure excursions from 3 to 40 days. Don't miss our exclusive savings on fun 2023 Carnival Cruises, and another chance to win a FREE 3 NIGHT STAY FOR 2 at a Universal Orlando resort! FREE 3 NIGHT STAY AT UNIVERSAL PARKS AND RESORTS HOTEL: https://notouristsallowed.com/raffle/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

Welcome to this week's episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides, the podcast where we speak to the locals to learn what the experience is like for travellers during the low season months in their destination. I'm Ged Brown your host for this week's episode and today we return to Northern Thailand where Nikki Morrison has been on location near the Myanmar border. As regular listeners will know, we've been working with Nikki Morrison as she travels the world during the low seasons to help Low Season Traveller in our mission to draw more attention to the challenges of overtourism and seasonality whilst extolling the virtues of low season travel. Nikki met up with Sarah Blaine whilst on her journey through Northern Thailand recently to learn more about her work with the elephant mahouts. The Mahouts Elephant Foundation is a unique organisation in Thailand working to re-wild captive elephants and allow them to return to the cloud forest along the northern Myanmar border. It is only possible with the support of the elephant owners and mahouts who in the past would have had few options but to sell elephants into the tourist trade. Tourism is still vital to the success of this project, and by visiting the village as a guest of the Karan tribes who live there you both help to sustain a way of life and liberate elephants who have lived captive lives, in some cases for decades. Sarah is the woman behind the idea, and she invited Nikki to experience it for herself as part of her Low Season Adventure. And you can learn more about Chiang Mai and what it's like during it's low season months here. But That's our show for this week. Thanks as always, for your company, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please do leave us a positive rating and a review on your podcast app – it really helps…and also please do follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you'll be the first to hear our latest low season stories, articles and guides.

Over the last several years, there's been a push in the travel industry for people to practice what's called "Responsible Travel".  This is travel that's all about making choices to minimize the negative impacts of your travel in favor of ones that are neutral or contribute positively. My guests for this episode are Erin Hynes & Kattie Laur, the hosts of Alpaca My Bags, a Canadian podcast that explores Responsible Travel. During our conversation Erin shared what got her interested in travel & what inspired her to start blogging and podcasting as well as how she connected with Kattie & brought her into the fold, the ladies shared their experiences of their own Las Vegas vacations, and we discussed how to apply the principals of Responsible Travel to when visiting a city like Las Vegas - known best for total irresponsibility. You can learn more about Responsible Travel by visiting Erin's website/blog as well as by following her on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.  You can also follow Kattie on Twitter and visit her website as well.  And be sure to listen to Alpaca My Bags wherever you get your podcasts. __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month & enjoy all kinds of cool perks like early access to new episodes, commercial-free versions of EVERY episode, invites to exclusive live streams & videos, insider-only virtual hangouts and even real-life in-person hangouts IN Las Vegas! Sign up NOW at patreon.com/jeffdoesvegas __________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate!  Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with our special link!

Hello and welcome to number 84! This week I am joined by Erin Hynes who hosts the Alpaca My Bags Podcast. Erin's podcast is one of the leading shows in talking about responsible travel and I was delighted to get her on for an episode. We delve into sustainable travel, travel privileges, dark tourism, voluntourism, 'authentic' travel, cruise ships, Erin's personal travels (Cuba, India, Iceland, Jordan + more) and so much more. I learnt a lot from this episode and I can not wait to check out Erin's podcast even more over the coming months. You will love this episode and it will get you thinking about your own travels. You can check out Erin's podcast, blog and social medias below. Thanks for listening and catch you next time.Alpaca My Bags PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alpacamybagspod?lang=enSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0cHtHbMFCk7DOTb9j4CfqI?si=7caa002de97a4838Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alpaca-my-bags-responsible-travel-podcast/id1449041086Pina Travels (Erin's Blog)Website - https://pinatravels.orgResponsible Tourism Article - https://pinatravels.org/responsible-tourist/MY NEW PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastWinging It Travel PodcastMy Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast SIGN UP TODAYWhat is on offer?1. One bonus episode every month2. Ad-free content3. Early access to episodes (24 hours)4. Exclusive added feature on every episode5. Patron shout-out6. Ad hoc bonus episodes7. Receive my Digital Travel Planner8. Receive my monthly magazine for the podcastPrice£4/$7.50 (CAD)/$6 USD per monthMERCHANDISE STORE - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below using SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expediahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/ jameshammondtravel - https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravel/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! Support the podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1 Thanks for your support, James!

Today we head over to Northern Thailand. Our regular listeners will know that we have been collaborating with former BBC journalist, Nikki, as she travels around the world during the low season months in each destination.  She is currently in Thailand where she met up with Bruce Haxton from the Tuk Tuk Club as she joined their 10 day adventure. Here she speaks with Bruce as the tour came to it's conclusion. And if you like the sound of Northern Thailand you can learn more about the region and what it's like during it's low season months on https://lowseasontraveller.com/destination/chiang-mai/ and thetuktukclub.com to book your place....

Kristen and Kyla are joined by Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur to discuss how we can travel more responsibly. Topics: choosing a destination; carbon offsets and flying; how to find vendors, tour guides, and places to stay; choosing souvenirs; general intentionality. Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/episode91 Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast  Alpaca My Bags on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpacamybagspod Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinatravels Kattie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/podkatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Check out the journalist Natasha Daly for more information on animal tourism: https://www.natashaldaly.com/ We went on a tangent about Shein and one of our favourite pods (How to Save a Planet) just released a more in depth episode! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zcjQpt9pZd5UVP8Dp1iRr?si=f3bf0f7462af448f Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

Kristen and Kyla are joined by Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur to discuss how we can travel more responsibly. Topics: choosing a destination; carbon offsets and flying; how to find vendors, tour guides, and places to stay; choosing souvenirs; general intentionality. Leave us a voicemail! https://podinbox.com/pullback Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/episode91 Alpaca My Bags: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alpaca-my-bags-responsible-travel-podcast/id1449041086 Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast  Alpaca My Bags on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpacamybagspod Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinatravels Kattie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/podkatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Check out the journalist Natasha Daly for more information on animal tourism: https://www.natashaldaly.com/ We went on a tangent about Shein and one of our favourite pods (How to Save a Planet) just released a more in depth episode! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zcjQpt9pZd5UVP8Dp1iRr?si=f3bf0f7462af448f Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

As you make your travel plans, do you consider visiting places that focus on eco-based tourism, sustainability and other responsible tourism practices? Molly from the Molly Gone Wild blog stops by the show to share tips on how to pick a responsible travel destination. Check Out Molly's 7 Tips for Choosing Responsible Destinations BlogFolly Molly on Instagram!Explore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel TribeSupport the show

In this podcast, we chat to andBeyond Group Sustainability Manager, Jonathan Braack, and architect, Jack Alexander, about sustainability in the design and rebuild of the new andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. We hear about Jack's inspiration for the new lodge, and learn about what sustainability in lodge design actually means in terms of architectural choices, building materials, overall design, and environmental considerations. We also chat to Jonathan about the inclusion of new, exciting sustainable practices in energy and water consumption, and waste management, which are now integral to the running and success of andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge.

In S05 of Alpaca My Bags we are unpacking some of the major factors that have been changing travel over the last few years. We'll explore the impact of space tourism, the rise of digital nomadism, overtourism, sustainable travel, mental health struggles abroad, and more.  Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts and for more information, check out alpacamybags.ca. Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod Join our Facebook Group: Alpaca YOUR Bags. Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

The island of Capri conjures up all sorts of emotions and special memories for many of us but in this favorite podcast episode you'll discover many more. Island local, Holly Star, shares the romantic story of how she came to live on Capri and what she wishes travelers knew before they visit. Spoiler alert - a day is not enough!Read the full episode show notes, including must pack items we mentioned on the show here > untolditaly.com/129Want a deeper connection with Italy and help to plan your travels? Join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amiciThe Untold Italy 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! Support the show

In the final episode of the Travel Unity Summit, we ask seven leaders in the travel and tourism industry to share their thoughts on how the travel industry can make an impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the travel and tourism space. We're hearing so many amazing and enlightening conversations going on around us from a wide range of travel professionals who are doing some deep dives on DEI and why it's vital to our industry. On this show, our guests share with Rhonda their thoughts on the importance of community engagement in DEI. They discuss how authentic DEI messaging runs through the art of a community and acts as a visual reminder that many individuals and cultures make up a community. Our guests also share their experiences of bridging gaps in diverse communities and why data plays such a critical role in DEI. Melissa Cherry, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Miles Partnership Renee Areng, Executive Director and CEO at Explore Brookhaven Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity Sherilyn Fortson, Economic Development Director for the City of Brookhaven Wes Espinosa, Director of Development and Partnerships for the Center for Responsible Travel Zoe Moore, Hospitality Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Consultant for Moore Consulting Agency Enlightening Conversations from the Travel Unity Roadshow We welcome seven inspirational guests onto the podcast to dig into what steps their organization is taking to make an impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Travel Unity Summit has brought together a diverse range of travel professionals who are all committed to acting to incorporate the principles into their businesses and communities. Melissa Cherry, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Miles Partnership We can make an impact on DEI in the travel industry when we're dedicated to making a difference long term. Melissa describes why we should focus on moving forward through authentic community engagement as an industry. You have to truly evolve accessibility, fully commit to it, and live and breathe it operationally to get to a place where your destination or organization is truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive for residents and visitors alike. Renee Areng, Executive Director and CEO at Explore Brookhaven Renee explains why the Travel Unity Summit is an excellent place for individuals in the travel and tourism industry to learn what's working in other destinations to put their own spin on DEI strategies and apply them in their own backyard. She shares why recognizing the historical impacts of all cultures and races in our destinations allows you to tell the authentic story of a destination. Renee also highlights the work Explore Brookhaven has been doing with local artists in their destination to showcase how the visual arts can help diversity messaging and engage visitors. Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club Rich Kenah explains why Atlanta Track Club looks at DEI from both internal and external perspectives. They are committed to impacting health and wellness through running and walking and believe that the only way they will achieve their vision is if they are universally accessible. He describes their recent internal DEI audit and subsequent six-month series of educational sessions on the topic of DEI for staff and how those team activities help them to deliver accessible community-facing activities. Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity The travel industry can make an impact on DEI by being more thoughtful and deliberate about the work they do, according to Roni. He describes why we need to go beyond hope without action by doing the strategic planning that enables organizations to effect real change. Roni also explains why you have to make decisions based on your goals for change, pivot into a position where you're aligning with those goals, and be specific about how you're going to achieve them. Sherilyn Fortson, Economic Development Director for the City of Brookhaven Sherilyn describes what her team did when they recognized that they didn't have sufficient synergy or collaboration with their highest minority demographic, the Hispanic community. She shares the steps they took to connect with local organizations, put forward partnership opportunities, and above all, listen so that they could bridge the gap between city government and minority communities. Wes Espinosa, Director of Development and Partnerships for the Center for Responsible Travel Wes shares the numerous steps the Center for Responsible Travel is taking to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to their organization. He gives a brief overview of why they are hyper-focused on interdisciplinary applied research, which they make free and accessible to all. He also shares why they are currently diving deep into the concept of destination stewardship — managing rather than just marketing it — and how to make it a collective action that gives stakeholders from all sectors of society a seat at the table. Zoe Moore, Hospitality Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Consultant for Moore Consulting Agency From Zoe's perspective, as an industry, our impact comes as being the thought leaders in DEI, not only because what we do is so visible, but because we are a microcosm of society in many ways. The travel industry should be leading by example and using all the available data to pin down who we're serving as an organization so we can provide better service across all social identities. Thank you so much for listening to the third episode of our special three-part series from the Travel Unity Summit. A key lesson that has come out of discussions is the need to build relationships and establish trust in communities so we can bridge the gaps in DEI. 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 of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

TTB 186: TAT What is “Responsible Travel”? On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a “Responsible Traveler”. This included the question of whether or not you should contribute your tourism dollars to governments you don't agree with, adding “turnstiles” to landmarks in the name of sustainability, tracking your carbon emissions, and where the responsible travel trend is headed in the future!  Learn More About Our Guest: Amanda Kendle https://www.notaballerina.com/ (https://www.notaballerina.com/) https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenu (https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenu)  Erin Hynes http://www.pinatravels.org/ (www.pinatravels.org) https://www.instagram.com/pinatravels/ (https://www.instagram.com/pinatravels/) http://www.alpacamybags.ca/ (www.alpacamybags.ca) https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod (https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week, we're talking about safari tourism — but not the kind of safari you might be thinking of. Instead of looking for giraffes, lions and elephants on the savannas of Kenya or Tanzania, we're heading to Italy to go wolf tracking and to Romania to spy wild European bison. Our guide here is Aukje van Gerven of the European Safari Company and Rewilding Europe. Aukje tells us about rewilding trends in Europe and describes how wildlife tourism is opening up new opportunities — both for visitors, and for the people living in Europe's rural areas. Plus, Paige gets a fascinating history lesson and language lesson from Sierra Leonean star Vickie Remoe! Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with the final episode of Season 2! Resources The Vickie Remoe Show Vickie Remoe on Twitter and Instagram The European Safari Company Rewilding Europe Comment piece on tourism and rewilding from Justin Francis of Responsible Travel

Crispo Ndembeka, Africa Foundation Regional Manager for East Africa, speaks about his background as a medical doctor and how it motivated him to join the Foundation and work towards improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the region's rural communities. Crispo describes Africa Foundation's work in Kenya and Tanzania, focusing on the provision of healthcare and describing their projects' impact during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen as he describes the challenges faced by local communities and talks about his hopes and dreams of continuing to help overcome them in the future.

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Here's today's listener letter:Staying home during the pandemic gave me a lot of time to think about the travel I used to do. I'm glad I don't have to take work trips anymore, but I miss going on vacation with my family. I think I'm ready to start getting out there again, so my question is, how do I take a sustainable vacation? I'm wondering things like: How can I make sure that the money I spend ends up in the local economy? Doesn't destroy the environment? Doesn't take advantage of the locals? Links from today's conversation:Center for Responsible Travel tips for responsible travelhttps://30ghywahyur3pzyoi3qg4r9c-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/213/2021/03/responsible-travel-tips.pdfNYTimes piece on how to think about booking sustainable travelhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/travel/sustainable-travel.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=HomepageHow to Read Sustainable Travel Company Labelshttps://destinet.eu/who-who/civil-society-ngos/ecotrans/publications/guide-through-label-jungle-1/download/en/5/Labelguide%202016%20EN.pdf?action=view Send your questions to spenddonateinvest@gmail.comSupport the show at buymeacoffee.com/spenddonateMore episodes at: http://spenddonateinvest.worldSupport the show

Wow, I had such a great conversation with Marilyn Ball of Speaking of Travel. Through her love of responsible travel and adventures, she uses her podcast Speaking of Travel as a portal for great storytelling from others who have unique travel stories.  As a nature lover and environmentalist, Marilyn helps raise awareness of the natural environments of local communities by creating a support network and a community for travel lovers around the globe so we all can all do our part to become more aware global citizens.  Marilyn Ball is a maverick in the field of podcasting and created her radio show on iHeart Radio before the platform of podcasting became popular. Her enthusiasm about "finding your purpose" and taking care of the globe is inspiring. She shared personal travel connections through her travel to Cuba and by taking the Honor Flight with US Veterans. What a story! Are you familiar?  Podcasting and Storytelling Marilyn shares how the way we market has changed and how important it is for brands to tell their story. Customers want to know why companies do what they do and why it is essential. We can dive deeper into a subject through podcasting to bring more authenticity to the audience. I love this! Responsible Travel Speaking of Travel is an IHeart Radio show and a podcast and today, more than ever, it is an asset for travelers and those who dream of traveling. Travel opens our minds and our hearts. If you love to travel or just dream of someday taking a dream vacation, Speaking of Travel is where to get inspired and learn from others how travel impacts your life.  Her podcast brings awareness to the travel and tourism industry that focuses on sustainability and education. People love to travel to forests for hiking, biking, chasing waterfalls, river rafting, birding, and just exploring and enjoying natural places.  Today there is so much potential to improve social, cultural, and economic well-being. Speaking of Travel provides a platform within the show to talk about sustainable travel and driving awareness around the impact of travel and how to become more responsible. I was a guest on her podcast on two separate occasions. We talked about life in the Empty Nest and travel and my most recent trip to Italy in September 2021. Check out the links below for all the scoop! Links in this podcast: Speaking of Travel Instagram: @speakingoftravel How to Find Adventure & Thrive  in the Empty Nest - Suzanne's E-Book My Amazon Travel Store - Suzanne's Favorite Must-Haves Hear No Evil Media Podcast Audio Production by Erik Hulslander  Honor Flight Episodes on Speaking of Travel "A Tribute to the Blue Ridge Honor Flight" "Blue Ridge Honor Flight Unites Military Heroes With Their Legacy" Blue Ridge Honor Flight Gives Back to Veterans"   Brothers and Sisters Like These  Podcast produced by Marilyn Ball - This is a veteran's writing group featuring members who share stories and poems with each other and the public around our state as a part of their healing. The group is part of the NC Veteran's Writing Alliance Foundation. Each of these groups has the goal of supporting veterans as they heal from their war experiences.   Suzanne's Episodes on Speaking of Travel "What to Know About Traveling to Italy Today" "Empty Nesters Can Open New Doors To An Adventurous Life"    

What do we really mean when we talk about “responsible travel” or “sustainable travel”? Justin Francis, the founder and chief executive of a company called Responsible Travel, dives into these terms and explains how travel can affect the environment and communities around the world — for better and for worse. You'll hear Justin's thoughts on why it's so important for travel companies to lead by example, and why he is optimistic about the future of travel. Plus, listen up for Justin's advice on the three things that we all need to start paying attention to when we plan our trips. Have you been trying to embrace sustainable travel? If so, how is that going for you? What challenges have you encountered? What questions do you have? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you'll share by sending me a voice message. Thank you so much for listening! Resources Justin's travel company, Responsible Travel 23-minute documentary film “Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism” A detailed explanation of how Responsible Travel screens the trips they sell Justin's full bio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being a responsible traveler isn't about checking items off of a list. It's about dedicating yourself to being a lifelong learner - something I'm a huge advocate for - to consistently be aware of ways you can live more mindfully. What a great mindset, and not just for travel right?! Today, Erin is back on the show to continue to teach us about being responsible travelers. To view the full show notes, continue reading here or visit my website: http://www.heartfelthippie.com (www.heartfelthippie.com) Last week on Part 1, Erin and I went through 7 of her 10 best tips for being a responsible tourist. We talked about things like acknowledging diversity and being respectful of other cultures - it was truly an enlightening time with so many good lessons that apply to many areas of life even beyond tourism. Today, we're going through the rest of Erin's tips and focusing mostly on the sustainability side of travel. There are so many ways to reduce our environmental impact while traveling and Erin has plenty of great ideas for us.  I loved all of Erin's advice and it has me excited to plan my next trip, whether it's an international getaway or a local road trip! Even though many of us are currently unable to travel, I think you will find this time with Erin inspirational and it will help you to be a little more mindful the next time you hop on a plane, on a train, or even in your car with tent in tow.  Links from the show: Shop Redeemed With Purpose Jewelry - use code MACKENZIEN for 15% off: https://www.redeemedwithpurpose.com/shop (https://www.redeemedwithpurpose.com/shop) Pina Travels Blog Post: https://www.pinatravels.org/discoveries/responsible-tourist?rq=responsible (https://www.pinatravels.org/discoveries/responsible-tourist?rq=responsible) Alpaca My Bags Podcast Episode with Natasha Daly: https://www.pinatravels.org/episodes/animal-tourism (https://www.pinatravels.org/episodes/animal-tourism) Grayl Water Bottles: https://grayl.com/ (https://grayl.com/) Alpaca My Bags Podcast Episode with Evelina Utterdahl: https://www.pinatravels.org/episodes/sustainable-travel (https://www.pinatravels.org/episodes/sustainable-travel) “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51704136-little-fires-everywhere (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51704136-little-fires-everywhere) You're Wrong About Podcast: https://yourewrongabout.com/ (https://yourewrongabout.com/) Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram: @theheartfelthippie // @the.enlightenme.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/ (https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/) Website: http://www.heartfelthippie.com (www.heartfelthippie.com) Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Erin: Instagram, TikTok, and other socials: @pinatravels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinaTravels/ Website: https://www.pinatravels.org/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alpaca-my-bags/id1449041086

“Leave a place better than you found it.” That was always the golden rule when I went to Girl Scout camp as a little kid, but I haven't thought about the concept much since then. But, have you ever considered the responsibility we have as travelers to other cities, states, and countries? The idea of traveling responsibly is much bigger than picking up your trash wherever you go (though, you should do that, too). Today on the show, travel blogger and podcaster Erin Hynes is sharing what responsible tourism really looks like. Erin is a Canadian gal but started traveling the world at a young age. It was these experiences with other cultures that led her to recognize some ways she could be a little more mindful while traveling. Her blog and podcast are dedicated to exploring topics like these more - she is particularly passionate about discussing sustainability and diversity and how they connect with travel.  As someone who loves to travel myself (and someone who is bored of being at home), I was stoked to get to learn from Erin and dream of someday hopping on a plane and heading overseas again! In this episode Erin is giving us 10 ways that we can be more responsible tourists and, let me tell you, these will change the way you view travel for good! In Part 1, we're chatting about ways that we can be mindful of other cultures we encounter and how tourism affects local people groups. In Part 2 that will be available next week, Erin and I are focusing more on the environmental impact of travel. Make sure you're subscribed to the show so you don't miss it! Links from the show: How to leave a review: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/how-to-write-a-podcast-review/ Pina Travels blog post: https://www.pinatravels.org/discoveries/responsible-tourist No White Saviors: https://nowhitesaviors.org/ (https://nowhitesaviors.org/) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/voluntourism-and-no-white-saviors/id1449041086?i=1000464670429 Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram: @theheartfelthippie // @the.enlightenme.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/ (https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/) Website: http://www.heartfelthippie.com (www.heartfelthippie.com) Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Erin: Instagram: @pinatravels Website: https://www.pinatravels.org/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alpaca-my-bags/id1449041086