The Complicated Ethics of Travel Writing

It's hard enough to make ethical choices at home, let alone on an international vacation. What duty do travel writers have to steer readers toward eco-friendly, culturally appropriate ways of travel? Can we move the tourism industry away from destructive practices and what do we do when we think we may have crossed a line? We'll explore all those questions and more in today's episode.

Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com, where you can also find more of his travel writing. Want to see photos of Patagonia and find out where to get the best wood-fired pizza in the Southern Hemisphere? Find out more here.

Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by William King via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!

Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2023/12/13/the-complicated-ethics-of-travel-writing/

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