A Quick Update!

03/29/20 • 2 min

Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

We wanted to quickly check in with you and let you know how things are going during these wild times - what's happening with production, and what you can expect in the future.
We'll give you a mental picture though of our current states in the meantime:
Erin has been binge watching Trailer Park Boys and going up and down her staircase every day for "excercise". She's been snuggling her cats 24/7 and is now realizing the value of animal therapy. She's wondering if now's the right time to adopt another cat?
Kattie has been googling "top sweatpants", anticipating her next meal and still making podcasts, but from home. She hasn't been able to bring herself to do any excersise despite the encouragement all over social media and the flexible schedule, so please reach out to her to make sure she hasn't officially become a couch.
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array
Logo by Nicole Hall

Previous Episode

S2 Ep42: Your Guide to Sustainable Travel

We're looking at sustainable travel at ground level. We're back with Earth Wanderess, Evelina Utterdahl, and this time Greg Hill to discuss our earth-bound travel habits and how we can do better.⁠ We dissect what it really means to be a sustainable traveler.
For decades, nature has provided Greg the opportunity to adventure in the forest and mountains. But in recent years, he developed a sense of guilt about how he’s engaged with the nature that he loves. It's time for us to begin to look for new ways to adventure that don’t contribute as many emissions. What is the reality of traveling sustainably, and is it realistic for everyone?
P.S, We're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick question survey for us!
Guests:
Evelina Utterdahl
Travel writer focused on travel that doesn't cost the earth.
@earthwanderess - http://www.earthwanderess.com/
Greg Hill
Canadian Backcountry Skiier, Environmentalist and Electric Adventurer
@_greghill_ (instagram) - http://www.greghill.ca/
Resources:
Carbon Footprint Calculator: https://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx?tab=3

Climate change: Which airline is best for carbon emissions? https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47460958
If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast!
Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/
Follow us on social media @curioustourismpodSubscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here
CREDITS
Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array
Logo by Nicole Hall

Next Episode

S2 Ep43: Extreme Travel: Is Travel to Conflict Zones Okay?

In November 2019, The Guardian published a headline reading,“Concerns over rise in dark tourism in Syria as war enters ninth year.” The piece argued that there’s been a rise of western tourists heading to Syria, and that they’ve been met with criticism from locals. Tourists headed to Saudi Arabia and to Afghanistan have been met with similar criticism.
After our chat with Andrew Drury about extreme travel last year, he encouraged us to reach out to James Willcox, co-founder of Untamed Borders - so we did.⁠ Untamed Borders is an adventure travel company that guides tourists into regions that are difficult to access, including Congo, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
So what does it mean to travel to regions that aren’t easily accessible because of conflict, or geopolitics? Is this “dark tourism"?
Are there benefits to this kind of tourism?
Guest:
James Willcox, co-founder of the adventure travel company Untamed Borders.
Visit https://untamedborders.com/ for more information on their tours and initiatives. @untamedborders on social media.
Resources:

Concern over rise in dark tourism in Syria as war enters ninth year

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/25/dark-tourism-syria-war
Saudi Arabia wants your next vacation
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/25/business/saudi-arabia-tourism.html
Travel bloggers visiting Syria are normalizing the Assad regime
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-travel-bloggers-visiting-syria-are-normalizing-the-assad-regime/

HOW TO TRAVEL TO SYRIA IN 2020: EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW

https://againstthecompass.com/en/travel-syria/
If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast!
Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/
Follow us on social media @curioustourismpodSubscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here
CREDITS
Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array
Logo by Nicole Hall