Shaping Sustainable Travel: How Journalism Plays a Part with Stuart McDonald

Sustainability & Pandemics: During this episode, we discuss something that is on the mind of everyone in 2020, pandemics. We delve into detail around the history of pandemics and how patterns are changing around them. How much are pandemics an issue related to sustainability? by Sustainable Travel Talks

60 min listen

National Parks: This week we discuss a topic dear to our hearts, wildlife! As animal lovers, we want to discuss issues around wildlife tourism. How it has changed over the years and if ethical wildlife tourism even exists. This is part of a two-part episode. This... by Sustainable Travel Talks

57 min listen

Train Travel: In this episode, we discuss both the past and the future of the travel industry: train travel! Where it has come from and where it is going. As well as delving into current topics about sustainability in general, we discuss some of the real advantages... by Sustainable Travel Talks

40 min listen

Australia Bushfires: This episode we explore the Australian Bushfires that took place between June 2019 and March 2020. We discussed how much of this is related to global warming and what is the responsible thing for travelers to do. by Sustainable Travel Talks

53 min listen

Marine Mammal Parks with Katheryn Wise from World Animal Protection: The topic of wildlife tourism continues, this week we look into the subject of marine mammal parks. We have our first ever guest, Katheryn Wise from World Animal Protection. She was the campaign manager for the recent documentary fooled by a smile. In... by Sustainable Travel Talks

54 min listen

Solo Travel: This week we look into the subject of solo travel. With Corona making us spend more time than ever with ourselves, maybe traveling alone seems like a more accessible idea to people when we can once again explore. We bust some myths about solo travel,... by Sustainable Travel Talks

60 min listen

Haycations: This week we look into the topic of haycations, or farm stays as they are also called. This type of tourism has evolved over the years as mass farming has come into play, and the smaller local farms need to look into ways of generating revenue. But... by Sustainable Travel Talks

44 min listen

Sustainable Tour Guiding: In this episode, we speak to Gioia, a sustainable tour guide from Bologna specializing in food tours. She has recently graduated studying sustainability and climate change. Her background is in hospitality, allowing food tours to bring her two... by Sustainable Travel Talks

39 min listen

Sustainability & Snowsports: As winter has well and truly arrived, we decided to delve into the topic of snowsports. Looking into the history of both snowboarding and skiing. We cover topics including snowsport clothing, ski resorts, and the future of the activity. Check it out... by Sustainable Travel Talks

66 min listen

Setting up a Sustainable Company - Birkenspanner: This week we have a special guest joining us from Birkenspanner, Maxence Bolle. Max and his business partner Tim Gewiss met each other back in 2017 and just months later, Birkenspanner came into existence. In this episode, we talk to Max about the... by Sustainable Travel Talks

62 min listen

Volunteer Tourism: This week we delve into the subject of volunteer tourism. We discuss the different types and debate how ethical it really is. If you are someone that has an interest in travel and ethics or wanting to volunteer abroad, this episode is a must to listen to! by Sustainable Travel Talks

47 min listen

Seaspiracy - Let's talk about it!: This week we decided to do something a bit different. Because Netflix's Seaspiracy is such a HUGE hit but with so much controversial conversations around it, we wanted to discuss about it ourselves. We talk about the critique it has been given, and... by Sustainable Travel Talks

42 min listen

Creating a Sustainable Travel Company - Niarra Travel: We speak to Byron, founder of a recently launched travel company www.niarratravel.com. Niarra creates amazing itineraries around the world for their clients, ensuring each trip serves a purpose. This discussion gives insights into the creation of a... by Sustainable Travel Talks

53 min listen

The African American Travel Industry with Kevin Knight: In this episode, we talk to Kevin Knight, creator of Urban Events Global & Black Travel Tube. Kevin is a great storyteller and tells us how he got from Germany to corporate America, to now living the dream of traveling the world with amazing people.... by Sustainable Travel Talks

43 min listen

Space Tourism: Today we talk about a kind of tourism that is very 'out there' - SPACE TRAVEL WHAT!? What are Jeff, Richard and Elon all up to when it comes to space tourism? And how does all this impact on issues around sustainability? Hold on to your space helmets... by Sustainable Travel Talks

39 min listen

Overtourism with Rachel Dodds (Professor, Author & Sustainable Tourism Consultant).: Welcome back everybody! It's been a while. This week we speak to Rachel Dodds. She is the professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, an autor as well as a sustainable travel consultant. She is the perfect person to chat to around the subject of... by Sustainable Travel Talks

46 min listen

Overtourism, a Locals Perspective (Loris, Withlocals guide in Venice): This week we talk with Loris from Venice. He is a local guide and get's plenty of work through tourism. However he does wish things were different. Check this out to find out how a local feels when their city becomes innondated with tourists. Check... by Sustainable Travel Talks

30 min listen

Biodiversity & Tourism, Friends or Foes?: In this episode, we interview Susanna Shankar (or Sooz) who is an enviromental scientist and travel expert on the complex relationship between biodiversity & tourism. Biodiversity and tourism are often viewed as two opposing forces, but is that... by Sustainable Travel Talks

55 min listen

Shaping Sustainable Travel: How Journalism Plays a Part with Stuart McDonald: Join us for a captivating episode as we explore the dynamic world of sustainable travel in South East Asia with Stuart McDonald, the esteemed creator of Travelfish and Couchfish. Living and traveling in the region since 1993, McDonald is an unrivaled... by Sustainable Travel Talks

40 min listen

The Power of Travel: Women's Empowerment Through Intrepid Travel's Women-Only Expeditions: In this episode, we speak with Jenny Gray, the mastermind behind Intrepid Travel's women-only expeditions, about how sustainable travel and female empowerment intersect. Join us as we explore the benefits of traveling with a group of like-minded... by Sustainable Travel Talks

32 min listen

Community Based Tourism with Samantha Smits: In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) with the sustainable tourism consultant Samantha Smits. Samantha shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship (in the space of a few months), detailing... by Sustainable Travel Talks

48 min listen

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