Travelers discover the world through their footprints and experiences adding to their list of memorable adventures. But are there actions really leaving a positive effect on the areas we visit? Travel companies market each destination's uniqueness, which attracts us to travel there. However, it also brings in a wave of tourism and may negatively impact local communities by harming their culture and environment.So for Christine, travel has been about that deep connection and interconnectivity. It's been about being part of the human experience, being a human experience, having her life transformed by other cultures, by other peoples.Responsible travel is about tacking the big issue of travel – its effect on communities, environments and people. Whether you want to change the world or just discover it, you want to be a responsible traveler.​​​​​This week Christine gets to talk to a someone who is a real inspiration to her.​​​​​Christine is honored to be joined by Vincie Ho, Founder and Executive Director of Rise Travel Institute on this week’s episode.​​​​​Vincie is a humane educator and social justice advocate, founded RISE Travel Institute in June 2020 with a mission to inspire responsible, impactful, sustainable, and ethical travel through education. Her work focuses on engaging young people in important conversations around human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability in the context of travel and beyond. ​​​​​​​​For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode83Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Vincie Ho(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show