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.
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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/
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 144
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
A Quick Update!
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 menta…
We'll give you a menta…
00:03:15 |
Sun 29 Mar 2020
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…
00:53:03 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
S2 Ep41: COVID-19: Is It Time To Pause Travel?
According to a consumer report released this week, out of about 18.2 million adult Canadians planning on taking a vacation, 20% said that they are now avoiding travel, and 32% are making changes to t…
00:47:37 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
S2 Ep40: Should We Feel #FLYSHAME?
Did you know that in Sweden, flying is NOT something to be proud of? The notion that you should feel guilty every time you board a plane is a feeling plaguing Scandinavia.
In this first part of our…
In this first part of our…
00:43:12 |
Wed 04 Mar 2020
S2 Ep39: Is Culture Shock Why We Travel?
Last season we did an episode where Erin chatted with her partner Lucas and you seemed to really enjoy it. This time, we asked Chris and Bri from TravelingMitch and the podcast Rick Steves Over Brunc…
00:57:37 |
Wed 19 Feb 2020
S2 Ep38: Voluntourism and No White Saviors
How many travelers do you see posting “poverty porn” to their social accounts, and, is this okay? Erin chats with Wendy and Olivia from @NoWhiteSaviors about voluntourism, the white savior complex, a…
00:54:41 |
Wed 05 Feb 2020
S2 Ep37: Surf Camps and Oppression Lasagna
Around the world, from Nicaragua to Morocco, women’s surf camps are popping up. It seems clear that in countries with traditional views of gender, surfing has emerged as hobby for women. But it’s als…
00:49:49 |
Wed 22 Jan 2020
S2 Ep36: Travel "Back in the Day" and Exploring Soviet Russia
The way that we travel is constantly changing.
Just 20 years ago, for example, travelers didn't have Google Maps to guide them, or social media to keep them connected to family and friends at home.
…
Just 20 years ago, for example, travelers didn't have Google Maps to guide them, or social media to keep them connected to family and friends at home.
…
00:49:58 |
Wed 08 Jan 2020
S2 Ep35: A Holiday Special for Travelers and Friends
Erin is joined by her producer, Kattie, to end the year off on a more personal note. You've heard Erin talk A LOT all year, and heard Kattie chuckling in the background, but we've never really shared…
00:45:45 |
Wed 25 Dec 2019
S2 Ep34: Should We Extreme Travel?
There is a small subset of travelers that take travel thrills to the extreme. Very extreme.
Andrew Drury joins us in this episode to discuss the ethics around extreme travel. To date, Andrew has ve…
Andrew Drury joins us in this episode to discuss the ethics around extreme travel. To date, Andrew has ve…
00:51:27 |
Wed 11 Dec 2019
S2 Ep33: Traveling Trans, Experiencing a Gendered World
According to a US transgender survey from 2015, nearly half of those who flew in 2014 experienced problems relating to being transgender. In this episode, Erin is joined by the amazing Peppermint, a …
00:42:38 |
Wed 27 Nov 2019
S2 Ep32: How Dangerous is Too Dangerous?
When people talk about travel, they often bring up “danger.” When you share where you're traveling to next, how often are you asked, "But is that safe?".
In this episode, we break this down into th…
In this episode, we break this down into th…
00:45:53 |
Wed 13 Nov 2019
S2 Ep31: Can Indigenous Representation Save Canadian Tourism?
Canada is known for its beautiful mountains, wild nature, cosmopolitan cities and more. But what’s lacking from our tourism is Indigenous representation.
The National Post published an article earl…
The National Post published an article earl…
00:56:15 |
Wed 30 Oct 2019
S2 Ep30: Animal Tourism and Social Media's Influence
Riding elephants, swimming with sharks, and posing with tigers make for popular content on social media. Travelers and influencers post perfectly curated images with captive wild animals... for the l…
00:54:29 |
Wed 16 Oct 2019
S2 Ep29: Disability and Travel: Airlines, Get Your Sh*t Together.
The average able-bodied traveler has the privilege of not needing to consider certain things while on the road, like checking for elevators and avoiding cobblestone streets.
Andrew Gurza joins Erin …
Andrew Gurza joins Erin …
00:44:35 |
Wed 02 Oct 2019
28: Thou Shalt Prepare For Anything
Erin and Kattie meet up with Daniel Scheffler of iHeartMedia's travel podcast "Everywhere" to join him in this episodes third part.
Daniel discovers that preparing for anything leads to the best ad…
Daniel discovers that preparing for anything leads to the best ad…
00:53:51 |
Tue 24 Sep 2019
S2: Curious Tourism: Season Two Trailer
Catch a sneak peek here of our first four episodes coming to your ears this October 2019.
Featuring:
Andrew Drury; extreme tourist notabley featured on Netflix series "Dark Tourist",
Andrew Gurza;…
Featuring:
Andrew Drury; extreme tourist notabley featured on Netflix series "Dark Tourist",
Andrew Gurza;…
00:10:29 |
Wed 11 Sep 2019
27: Unpacking Spiritualism in Lily Dale, NY
A departure from our normal structure, join Erin on her trip to Lily Dale, New York for a totally unique, narrative bonus episode.
What makes Lily Dale special is the fact that its population of aro…
What makes Lily Dale special is the fact that its population of aro…
00:42:06 |
Mon 26 Aug 2019
S1 Ep26: Dissecting Disney Parks: BTS at Disney
In part two of our Disney Parks dissection, Erin and return guest, Sennah, dive into the depths of reddit threads from Disney "cast members" past and present! We had to know the dark truth behind the…
00:17:24 |
Wed 24 Jul 2019
S1 Ep25: Dissecting Disney Parks: Hyper-realism, "Magic" and Irony
Are you a Disney fan, or maybe a Disney skeptic? Erin chats with her guest Sennah, who has researched the hyperrealist tactics behind the Disney parks. They dive into everything from why it's the Hap…
00:50:18 |
Wed 24 Jul 2019
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