Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writer Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about what truly makes travel and tourism responsible.

Curious Tourism is part of the Voyascape Travel Network & you can find more of our travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/

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Update frequency: every 12 days
Average duration: 47 minutes
Episodes: 144
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

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S5 Ep87: Why Can’t Wheelchairs Roll Onto Airplanes?

Wheelchair users around the globe are having some of the worst travel experiences imaginable, because aircrafts do not allow wheelchairs to roll right on. Most mobility devices have to be stowed in t…

01:00:00 | Wed 23 Nov 2022

S5 Ep86: Why It’s So Hard to Travel Canada

Traveling within Canada is incredibly difficult. The quick options are expensive and the cheap options take FOREVER!

The transport landscape in Canada is extremely limited, which means that if you d…

01:05:46 | Wed 09 Nov 2022

S5 Ep85: What Does it Mean to Travel “Home?”

For immigrants and the generations that follow them, traveling back to a “home” country can be a complicated experience. For some, visiting a place that their parents, grandparents, or generations ev…

01:00:15 | Wed 26 Oct 2022

S5 Ep84: How to Avoid Overtourism

In the last few decades travel has become increasingly accessible, resulting in a tourism boom around the world. But while there are many benefits to the growth in tourism, there's a downside too: Ov…

00:54:57 | Wed 12 Oct 2022

S5 Ep83: Can Travel Heal Depression?

Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health.

Erin is joined by Tammy Tran to expl…

00:54:03 | Wed 28 Sep 2022

S5 Ep82: The Truth About Digital Nomad Life

Digital nomads are on the rise, as more and more people embrace working remotely as a way to make seeing the world more accessible.

According to data from MBO Partners, in 2019 there were 7.3 milli…

01:00:25 | Wed 14 Sep 2022

S5 Ep81: Is the Era of Space Tourism Here?

In 2021, the internet reacted as the world’s wealthiest men blew millions of dollars to spend just a few minutes traveling to the edge of space. Right now, space tourism is for the rich and famous, b…

00:58:26 | Wed 31 Aug 2022

Pullback Podcast x Curious Tourism - Responsible Travel

Kristen and Kyla are joined by Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur to discuss how we can travel more responsibly. Topics: choosing a place to travel to; carbon offsets and flying; how to find vendors, tour gu…

01:02:01 | Wed 10 Aug 2022

Let's Unpack Responsible Travel in S05!

In S05 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, sustain…

00:05:40 | Wed 06 Jul 2022

S4: The Down Low on Travel Insurance

With summer ramping up in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are planning to travel. What's something you should pack for your next trip? Travel insurance! In this summer bonus episode, we're coveri…

00:33:34 | Tue 07 Jun 2022

Are Tour Groups a Responsible Way to Travel? [REBROADCAST]

NOTE: Hey Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are…

00:55:43 | Wed 11 May 2022

Disability and Travel: Airlines, get your sh*t together. [REBROADCAST]

00:46:59 | Wed 13 Apr 2022

Lets Unpack Colonialism & Travel [REBROADCAST]

NOTE: We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are that a MU…

00:50:06 | Tue 22 Mar 2022

S4 Ep80: Vaccine Equity & Travel in 2022

We are two years into this global pandemic that has changed whether and how we travel. With some countries now loosening travel restrictions, we’re in a bit of a confusing time. It’s becoming possibl…

01:11:06 | Wed 23 Feb 2022

S4 Ep79: Why Climate Change is Changing Tourism

In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that outlined how climate change is now widespread, rapid, and intensifying. So at this point, is travel is an unnecessary pri…

01:04:27 | Wed 09 Feb 2022

S4 Ep78: Back in Time to the Hippie Trail

In the 1960s and 1970s young people from the UK, Europe, America and elsewhere, hopped on bus services or into their own converted vehicles, to travel from Europe to South Asia. This epic overland tr…

00:41:33 | Wed 26 Jan 2022

S4 Ep77: Why a Passport is a Privilege

A passport isn’t just a symbol of your national identity. For some around the world, it represents oppression, and for others, it’s a symbol of privilege.

We're joined by Kay Kingsman from The Awkw…

00:57:16 | Wed 12 Jan 2022

S4: BONUS: Farewell to 2021, Pals!

Erin and Kattie share their takeaways from the last year, and take some time to appreciate the Pals that made a huge impact on them throughout 2021.

If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to sub…

00:29:12 | Wed 29 Dec 2021

S4 Ep76: When Travel Goes Wrong

When you look on social media there’s tons of content that shows you glamorous, relaxing, and flawless travel. But as we all know, social media is a highlight reel. The reality? Travel sometimes goes…

00:47:35 | Wed 15 Dec 2021

S4 Ep75: Creating a New Normal Through Solo Travel

Solo travel can make a massive impact on your sense of confidence and independence.
Lots of women travel solo for this reason, and they span across all ages and backgrounds. In fact, according to a 2…

00:51:37 | Wed 01 Dec 2021

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