S4 Ep71: How to De-Center Yourself in Travel

10/06/21 • 59 min

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Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

The decisions we make as travelers impact more than just us. Our travels impact the communities we visit, in different ways, from economic, to even political. And nowadays, health is a major factor, too.
Erin is joined by JoAnna Haugen, a solutions-oriented writer, editor, and public speaker who works at the intersection of sustainable travel, environmental conservation, and community-based advocacy efforts. We discuss what it means to de-center ourselves as travelers, the role of the travel industry in doing so, consequences of a traveler-focused mindset and how to get the "casual traveler" to care about responsible travel.
GUEST: JoAnna Haugan
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Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
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What We Risk When We Rush Back To Travel Connecting With Casual Travelers: Out-of-the-Box Collaborations the Tourism Industry Must Consider

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Introducing: Trail Weight

After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an unlikely revelation by imagining his life’s narrative arc. But after a death in the family, he found himself in a story of repeating loss. Trail Weight chronicles Andrew’s journey as he narrates a year of his life. Through audio diaries, recordings from the trail, and conversations with authors, experts, Olympians, and special guests, Andrew takes listeners through an eye-opening adventure of self-discovery.
In this excerpt, Andrew introduces himself and how his journey got started.

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S4 Ep72: Is Conservation Tourism Responsible?

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There are just two northern white rhinos left in the world. Staggering rates of illegal hunting for its horn have led to its (almost certain) extinction in the wild.
The rise of conservation tourism, or, safaris, is one way that tourists can support species that are going extinct. But how effective is conservation tourism?
James Mwenda joins the podcast to tell us about conservation and our role as tourists in protecting endangered species and our planet. James was a caretaker for the last northern white rhinos at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and now he has started his own expedition company, Jemu Expeditions, to show travellers to Kenya what he loves most about his country.
GUEST: James Mwenda @jemu_mwenda
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Jemu Mwenda Expeditions

WATCH: Witnessing Extinction | Get to Know James Mwenda and the Last Two Northern White Rhinos
WATCH: My journey to conservation.
Solo Traveling Woman Tiktok: @jesswetzstein
Thank you to our sponsor, WORLD NOMADS!
Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording.
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.
SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month!
CREDITS
Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array
Logo by Nicole Hall