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. Follow us on Instagram: @curioustourismpod Reach us by email: erin@pinatravels.org 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/
Episodes
Spending time outdoors is a big part of travel and tourism. But the outdoors are vulnerable, and it’s important that we all know how to enjoy them responsibly.
Erin chats with Taryn Eyton, a Leave No Trace Master Educator and a former member of the board of directors of Leave No Trace Canada, about what it actually means to "leave no trace". They also unpack gatekeeping the outdoors. Is it good to gatekeep? Is it bad? Let&rsqu...
Erin and Kattie unpack the nuances of geotagging and gatekeeping. When does it make sense not to geotag a location, or should you just not post at all?
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email erin@pinatravels.org
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Every year, thousands of people travel to Newfoundland and Labrador hoping to see icebergs in the province's famous "Iceberg Alley." But what happens if those icebergs become less predictable?
In this episode, I'm joined by local guide Duane Collins (Hare Bay Adventures), who has watched Iceberg Alley change over the course of his life and career.
We discuss how climate change is changing iceberg seasons, what that means for tourism,...
Erin and Kattie recap Erin's recent trip to Newfoundland and Labrador, and talk local delicacies, checking out the Miawpukek First Nation Annual Powwow, and what it's like to visit one of Canada's most historic places.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
From transit to food and customs, what is it that makes so many travelers question the way things are done in the places they visit?
We're talking about a concept that might explain these moments: the white gaze. What is it? How does it show up in tourism and travel media, and how does it impact the communities we visit?
Emma (@ThatTravel) and Audrey (@BonsVoyagesEtc) join the show to discuss.
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Erin and Kattie recap a milestone trip to Japan, from Kattie's food obsession and the days where everything goes right, to confronting our own romanticization of the places we visit.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or ...
Before any trip, most of us will ask ourselves the same question: what am I going to pack? Advertising, social media, and travel content all push the idea travel is another reason to buy more.
Lily Fang joins the show to unpack the intersection of tourism and fashion, and how can we approach consumption more thoughtfully when we travel.
Lily Fang is the creator of Imperfect Idealist, a blog focused on sustainable fashion, mindful liv...
Erin and Kattie unpack travel dysmorphia: the feeling that you haven't traveled enough, especially compared to others.
- Travel Dysmorphia Is a Real Thing—Do You Have It?
- This Is the Perfect Vacation for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
At first glance Orphanage Tourism sounds really positive. Helping while you travel feels meaningful. But over the years, researchers and child protection advocates have raised serious concerns about some forms of voluntourism, especially those involving children.
Dayvee Sutton, the author of a recent article on this topic, “Stop Visiting Orphanages: The Feel-Good Travel Trend That’s Hurting Kids,” joins us to disc...
Erin and Kattie discuss what visa runs are, and why Thailand is cracking down on this travel "hack" to extend visa eligibility.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email erin@pinatravels.org
If you're a fan of the show, ...
The island of Socotra has recently become popularized online. But in January 2026, geopolitics broke this illusion of this island being a detached, apolitical escape. Foreign tourists found themselves stranded there. Flights were canceled, and there was no clear timeline for when they would be able to leave, all due to rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, tied to Yemen’s ongoing conflict. It's time to unpack exac...
Erin and Kattie unpack the troubling nuances of trophy hunting tourism, sharing an unaired clip from their interview with Janna Giacoppo about just how much more fruitful safari photo tourism in comparison. They also take the discussion home, looking at trophy hunting and Canada's vulnerable polar bears.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in t...
In early 2025, a new luxury hotel development from Marriot was announced. The Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp promises visitors “front row seats” to the Great Migration. But soon after the hotel was announced, community members and wildlife experts spoke out, saying that the lodge was approved in a place it never should have been.
Janna Giacoppo joins the show to discuss. She is a photographer and documentary film...
Erin and Kattie unpack the ongoing Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and why the Mayor of Milan is saying they're set to be most sustainable Olympic Games yet. They look what what we can expect this year, the addition of a fun new decipline, and what Italy has to learn from the Games of the past.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel...
Climate change is having an impact on how predictable seasons are, affecting ecosystems and as well as the daily life and livelihoods of people and communities around the world. And it’s having a trickle-down effect on how we plan our trips.
We chat with Tarang Mohnot about why the 'best time to visit' no longer applies.
Tarang Mohnot is a freelance writer and journalist. Her work has appeared in BBC Travel, Matador Netwo...
Erin and Kattie dig into interesting travel predictions for 2026, from noctourism and hushpitality to cold-weather travel and literary tourism.
- National Geographic | How travel will look in 2026—here's what you need to know
- BBC | Seven travel trends that will define 2026
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related med...
HomeExchange got a lot of love after the release 2006's Christmas RomCom, "The Holiday". Now, there's a new rise in house swapping! Erin and Kattie discuss why and then Erin shares some interesting and wildly cute Christmas traditions from around the world.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
What is it like to travel with severe food allergies? Erin and Kattie chat with food allergy consultant Allie Bahn about what it takes to travel confidently with severe allergies.
We discuss how allergic travelers experience travel slightly differently, the misconceptions that still exist about food allergies, and how the tourism industry can make small changes that make travel more inclusive for allergic people.
AI is becoming increasingly embedded into the travel planning experience. While AI might seem like a great hack for creating a travel itinerary, it does come with problems. We unpack these issues, from hallucinated locations to incorrect logistical information.
POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.
Joi Schweitzer joins the podcast to unpack the ins and outs of what it takes to become a pilot as a black woman and the state of represention in the skys. She also shares where her love of flying came from and what's ahead for the next generate of pilots.
PLUS, Erin and Kattie discuss the latest news about Air 4 All's wheelchair accessible airplane seats being developed in partnership with Delta.
Guest: Joi Schweitzer is a comm...
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