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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S4 Ep74: Is India Syndrome Real?

When Westerners travel to India, they occasionally experience culture shock that can feel overwhelming. In some cases, the experience of being immersed in a new place becomes too much. “India Syndrom…

00:49:06 | Wed 17 Nov 2021

S4 Ep73: Traveling by Vespa from Singapore to Europe

Women are often told that they shouldn’t travel alone. We’re warned that it’s dangerous, and we need to be careful. But this doesn’t mean that women shouldn’t travel. And in fact, by traveling, women…

00:40:47 | Wed 03 Nov 2021

S4 Ep72: Is Conservation Tourism Responsible?

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 touris…

00:50:18 | Wed 20 Oct 2021

S4 Ep71: How to De-Center Yourself in Travel

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, …

00:59:36 | Wed 06 Oct 2021

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 …

00:11:53 | Fri 01 Oct 2021

BONUS: 18 Months Without Travel

It's been 18 months without travel. We joined Amanda Kendle from the Thoughtful Travel podcast to have an honest and vulnerable discussion about what life without travel has been like. We talk about …

00:56:26 | Thu 23 Sep 2021

Curious Tourism: Season 4 Trailer

It’s been feeling like the travel industry is slowly but surely coming back to life. But we can’t help but feel a little cynical about this return to travel.

The pandemic is still raging around the…

00:04:02 | Wed 15 Sep 2021

S3 Ep70: BONUS: Ask Us Anything!

We're back in your feed for a bonus episode!

Erin and Kattie answer your questions about responsible travel, culture shock, revenge travel, the podcast, and more! Plus, we tell you about some of th…

00:54:10 | Wed 18 Aug 2021

S3 Ep69: Lets Unpack Colonialism & Travel

What is colonialism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentrism, and how do these "isms" intersect with travel? Guest Sojourner White joins Erin to unpack these three isms, and explain how and why they are re…

00:49:23 | Wed 02 Jun 2021

S3 Ep68: Are Tour Groups a Responsible Way to Travel?

Erin is joined by Jess Brooks to talk about tour groups! Tour operators sometimes get flack for their practices, but others seem to be doing a good job when it comes to responsible and sustainable pr…

00:54:53 | Wed 19 May 2021

S3 Ep67: How Travel Can Help to Heal Grief

Grief is something that all of us will experience in life. Erin, host of Alpaca My Bags, has experienced grief several times in her life. Two of those times, the loss happened right before she was me…

00:47:21 | Wed 05 May 2021

S3 Ep66: Travel on the Spectrum

Traveling often means changes in our routines, unpredictable moments, new sights, new languages, and new sounds. While all of us are likely familiar with these challenges on some level, for autistic …

00:59:35 | Wed 21 Apr 2021

S3 Ep65: "Nothing Prepares You For India"

The idea of India being tough for Western travelers to prepare for is a common narrative. It's known as a place where most travelers will face culture shock.
In this episode of Alpaca My Bags, we're…

00:51:53 | Wed 07 Apr 2021

S3 Ep64: Unpacking Travel Privilege in South East Asia

South East Asia is extremely popular amongst backpackers, typically because it doesn’t cost much to get there, there is plenty of tourism infrastructure, there are lots of opportunities to party, and…

00:44:38 | Wed 24 Mar 2021

S3 Ep63: COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel Yet?

It's been one full year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark this anniversary, we brought Emily Scott, registered nurse, science educator, and travel blogger, back on Alpaca My Bags to d…

01:02:06 | Wed 10 Mar 2021

S3 Ep62: Representation Matters! A Look at Travel Media

Who do you see when you scroll popular travel hashtags on Instagram, or turn on Netflix to watch a travel show? Does your travel media include diverse voices, stories, videos, and images?

Today, we…

00:55:34 | Wed 24 Feb 2021

S3 Ep61: Living Abroad: Little Gay, Big City

Have you ever visited a place, and fallen so in love that you think to yourself "I never ever want to leave this place"?

What is it like to drop your life in your home country, and move to a place b…

00:40:45 | Wed 10 Feb 2021

S3 Ep60: Travel With Kids: Does Parenting Go on Vacation, Too?

When you're a kid, vacations are carefree. You don't need to worry about booking tickets, hotels, or flights - Parents take care of all that! So what is like to be a parent in charge of coordinating …

00:45:58 | Wed 27 Jan 2021

S3 Ep59: LGBTQ+ Travel: Traveling as a Queer Couple

The way that we travel and experience the world is in part shaped by our identities. Our experiences can be impacted by our ethnic, racial, gender, and sexual identities. And today, we’re learning wh…

00:48:19 | Wed 13 Jan 2021

S3 Ep58: How To Take Care of Your Mental Health While Traveling

Many of us have felt it. That sick feeling that seeps into your stomach. You anxiously wonder if your alarm clock will wake you up in time to catch that early morning flight. Or you feel intense anxi…

00:52:06 | Wed 30 Dec 2020

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