When we talk about sustainable travel, we often focus on carbon footprints and eco-hotels. But what about the local people? In this episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken talks to Joanna Kalafatis. Joanna is a travel writer, photographer, and author of the Best of Greece Moon Guide. Today we talk about what it really means to travel responsibly in Greece.
Together, we explored how to support local economies and go beyond the typical tourist experience. With insights from Joanna’s Greek background and her work in publishing, this episode is a deep dive into conscious travel practices in one of the world’s most visited countries.
What we cover in this episode:
- The biggest misconceptions about travel in Greece
- How to book experiences while supporting support local businesses
- What to know if you want to go island-hopping
- The ethical dilemma of over-tourism on islands like Santorini and Mykonos
- The importance of food choices and local ingredients
- Whether Greek tourism is truly becoming more sustainable
Whether you’ve been to Greece, are planning a trip, or just want to travel more consciously, this episode offers grounded, realistic advice for making a positive impact without going off-grid.
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