Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

Voyascape Media

Episodes 161
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (24)
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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80%
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About This 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: [email protected] 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/

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S7E133 Dispatches From a Honeymoon to Japan | POSTCARD #12

Jun 10, 2026 37m

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…

S7E132 The Problem With the “Vacation Wardrobe”

May 27, 2026 47m Transcript

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…

S7E131 Do You Have Travel Dysmorphia? | POSTCARD #11

May 13, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

S7E130 The Dark Side of Orphanage Tourism

Apr 29, 2026 52m Transcript

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…

S7E129 The Crackdown on Visa Runs | POSTCARD #10

Apr 15, 2026 18m Transcript

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…

S7E128 Why Travel Is Political

Mar 25, 2026 57m

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…

S7E127 Why Trophy Hunting Tourism Is Alive And Well | POSTCARD #9

Mar 12, 2026 23m

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…

S7E126 Protecting the Great Migration: Inside the Maasai Mara Hotel Lawsuit

Feb 25, 2026 42m Transcript

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…

S7E125 What's Going Down At The 2026 Winter Olympics | POSTCARD #8

Feb 11, 2026 36m Transcript

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…

S7E124 It’s Time to Rethink “The Best Time to Visit”

Jan 28, 2026 52m Transcript

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…

S7E123 Must-Know Travel Predictions for 2026 | POSTCARD #7

Jan 14, 2026 34m Transcript

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…

S7E122 How "The Holiday" Impacted Travel | POSTCARD #6

Dec 17, 2025 41m Transcript

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…

S7E121 Allergic and Abroad: How Food Allergies Shape Travel

Nov 28, 2025 53m

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…

S7E120 What Happens When AI Plans Your Trip? | POSTCARD #5

Nov 12, 2025 25m

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,…

S7E120 Unpacking Representation of Women in Aviation | REPLAY

Oct 29, 2025 53m Bonus Transcript

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…

S7E119 Bad Bunny and Bad Fireworks Displays | POSTCARD #4

Oct 15, 2025 29m

Erin and Kattie discuss the recent fireworks display in the Himalayan region of Tibet, which drew backlash and an apology from outdoor brand Arc'teryx. They also discuss Bad Bunny's decision to not…

S7E118 Navigating Travel With Age and Disability

Sep 24, 2025 46m Transcript

Erin chats with Cary Lowe and his wife Trish Butler. Trish lives with multiple sclerosis and uses a mobility scooter, and she and Cary have continued to travel well into their seventies, traveling to…

S7E117 Emma, the AI Travel Influencer | POSTCARD #3

Sep 10, 2025 35m Transcript

Erin and Kattie discuss Germany Tourism's latest AI Travel Influencer, Emma and the nuances around authentic travel content. They also review the chaotic and hilarious posts coming from TSA on…

S7E116 Rethinking Tourism in Tofino with the Tribal Park Allies Program

Aug 27, 2025 45m Transcript

Erin chats with Julian Hockin‑Grant about the Tribal Park Allies program, an initiative created by the Claoquiat First Nation on Vancouver Island. The program invites local businesses, from coffee…

S7E115 Should The "World Wonders" List Exist? | POSTCARD #2

Aug 13, 2025 40m Transcript

Erin and Kattie discuss what constitutes a "New World Wonder," and why Egypt refused to participate in the contest to decide what would appear on this list. We also dive into the sticky world of…

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