Podcasts by Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writing, Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about what truly makes travel and tourism responsible.

Formerly known as Alpaca My Bags Podcast.

Further podcasts by Erin Elizabeth Hynes of Pina Travels

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S6 Ep100: Should We Gatekeep the Outdoors? from 2023-11-15T12:30

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 E...

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S6 Ep99: How To Visit Museums Responsibly from 2023-11-01T06:36

Museums are important spaces where the stories of people, culture, history, and our planet, are both preserved and shared. When you’re traveling, they can give you important context about the ...

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S6 Ep98: Is Tourism Gentrifying Mexico? from 2023-10-18T11:30

In Oaxaca, Mexico, there’s a growing trend of Canadian snowbirds buying up beachfront land, being promised that these properties will be the perfect vacation home. The problem is, the land th...

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S6 Ep97: How to Responsibly Share Your Travels from 2023-10-04T06:01

We all have a responsibility to share our travels mindfully. This is because what we post on social media, write, or say about the places we visit, has the power to shape perceptions, maintain...

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S6 Ep96: Is It Responsible to Visit Zoos? from 2023-09-20T06:26

Is it responsible to visit zoos? Some argue that animals in zoos suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed. But zoos can also be really important for conservation, and make learning abo...

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S6 Ep95: Is It Time For The Last Tourist? from 2023-09-06T05:35

In 2021, a documentary came out that addresses the inconvenient truths of the tourism industry. The Last Tourist explores the benefits, and the harms of tourism, as well as the myriad of socia...

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S6 Ep94: Unpacking Representation of Women in Aviation from 2023-08-23T11:25

Thinking back to the flights you've taken in the last few years, how many times have you noticed a woman-identifying pilot boarding the plane, or making those in-flight announcements?

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S6 Ep93: Romanticizing Rural and"Remote"Places from 2023-08-10T23:38:33

If you take a quick browse through travel media, you'll notice a lot of cliches like, "wild", "untouched", and "remote".

These descriptions are commonly applied to places that are con...

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S6 Ep92: How to Travel Halal from 2023-07-26T08:14

What is halal travel, and how inclusive is the tourism industry really when it comes to Muslim travelers?

Erin is joined by Soumaya T. Hamdi to chat about how the Muslim tra...

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S6 Ep91: Can Responsible Tourism Be a Social Movement? from 2023-07-12T05:36

What is responsible tourism, really? We’ve been exploring this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible travelers. Today, we're moving away from ...

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S6: It’s Time for Systemic Change in the Travel Industry from 2023-06-28T09:30

What is responsible travel? We’ve been unpacking this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible travelers. Sure, we can cut down on how much we fl...

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S5 Ep90: How Do You Balance Travel and Life? from 2023-01-18T10:30

Finding the right balance between travel and life can be hard. Especially as we get older there is more and more pressure to follow the traditional life path, which – let's be honest – doesn’t...

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S5 Ep89: Where is Indigeneity in Canada's Tourism Identity? from 2023-01-04T10:30

Global travelers still don't think much about Indigenous tourism when they think about travel to Canada. Post cards show Royal Canadian Mounted Police and maple syrup. But Canada has a long, r...

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S5: For the Love of Travel: A Year End Review! from 2022-12-21T08:30

At the end of every year Lonely Planet releases their list of top places to visit for the following year. Erin and Kattie chat about the 2023 Lonely Planet places that caught their eye and wha...

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S5 Ep88: What Does Mount Everest Mean to Nepal? from 2022-12-09T13:12:46

You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world’s tallest mountain. So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal’s culture, economy, and to...

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S5 Ep87: Why Can’t Wheelchairs Roll Onto Airplanes? from 2022-11-23T08:30

Wheelchair users around the globe are having some of the worst travel experiences imaginable, because aircrafts do not allow wheelchairs to roll right on. Most mobility devices have to be stow...

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S5 Ep86: Why It’s So Hard to Travel Canada from 2022-11-09T08:30

Traveling within Canada is incredibly difficult. The quick options are expensive and the cheap options take FOREVER!

The transport landscape in Canada is extremely limited, which mean...

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S5 Ep85: What Does it Mean to Travel “Home?” from 2022-10-26T06:00

For immigrants and the generations that follow them, traveling back to a “home” country can be a complicated experience. For some, visiting a place that their parents, grandparents, or generat...

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S5 Ep84: How to Avoid Overtourism from 2022-10-12T05:00

In the last few decades travel has become increasingly accessible, resulting in a tourism boom around the world. But while there are many benefits to the growth in tourism, there's a downside ...

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S5 Ep83: Can Travel Heal Depression? from 2022-09-28T07:30

Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health.

Erin is joined by Tam...

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S5 Ep82: The Truth About Digital Nomad Life from 2022-09-14T08:36

Digital nomads are on the rise, as more and more people embrace working remotely as a way to make seeing the world more accessible.

According to data from MBO Partners, in 2019 there...

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S5 Ep81: Is the Era of Space Tourism Here? from 2022-08-31T06:00

In 2021, the internet reacted as the world’s wealthiest men blew millions of dollars to spend just a few minutes traveling to the edge of space. Right now, space tourism is for the rich and fa...

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Pullback Podcast x Curious Tourism - Responsible Travel from 2022-08-10T07:06

Kristen and Kyla are joined by Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur to discuss how we can travel more responsibly. Topics: choosing a place to travel to; carbon offsets and flying; how to find vendors, ...

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Let's Unpack Responsible Travel in S05! from 2022-07-06T08:30

In S05 we are unpacking some of the major factors that have been changing travel over the last few years. We’ll explore the impact of space tourism, the rise of digital nomadism, overtourism, ...

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S4: The Down Low on Travel Insurance from 2022-06-07T08:00

With summer ramping up in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are planning to travel. What's something you should pack for your next trip? Travel insurance! In this summer bonus episode, we're...

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Are Tour Groups a Responsible Way to Travel? [REBROADCAST] from 2022-05-11T06:00

NOTE: Hey Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episo...

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Disability and Travel: Airlines, get your sh*t together. [REBROADCAST] from 2022-04-13T07:21

NOTE: Hey Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episo...

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Lets Unpack Colonialism&Travel [REBROADCAST] from 2022-03-22T03:08:54

NOTE: We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are th...

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S4 Ep80: Vaccine Equity&Travel in 2022 from 2022-02-23T06:26

We are two years into this global pandemic that has changed whether and how we travel. With some countries now loosening travel restrictions, we’re in a bit of a confusing time. It’s becoming ...

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S4 Ep79: Why Climate Change is Changing Tourism from 2022-02-09T07:48

In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that outlined how climate change is now widespread, rapid, and intensifying. So at this point, is travel is an unnecess...

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S4 Ep78: Back in Time to the Hippie Trail from 2022-01-26T06:46

In the 1960s and 1970s young people from the UK, Europe, America and elsewhere, hopped on bus services or into their own converted vehicles, to travel from Europe to South Asia. This epic over...

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S4 Ep77: Why a Passport is a Privilege from 2022-01-12T06:00

A passport isn’t just a symbol of your national identity. For some around the world, it represents oppression, and for others, it’s a symbol of privilege.

We're joined by Kay Kingsma...

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S4: BONUS: Farewell to 2021, Pals! from 2021-12-29T07:49

Erin and Kattie share their takeaways from the last year, and take some time to appreciate the Pals that made a huge impact on them throughout 2021.

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S4 Ep76: When Travel Goes Wrong from 2021-12-15T06:45

When you look on social media there’s tons of content that shows you glamorous, relaxing, and flawless travel. But as we all know, social media is a highlight reel. The reality? Travel sometim...
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S4 Ep75: Creating a New Normal Through Solo Travel from 2021-12-01T08:12

Solo travel can make a massive impact on your sense of confidence and independence.
Lots of women travel solo for this reason, and they span across all ages and backgrounds. In fact, accor...
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S4 Ep74: Is India Syndrome Real? from 2021-11-17T07:00

When Westerners travel to India, they occasionally experience culture shock that can feel overwhelming. In some cases, the experience of being immersed in a new place becomes too much. “India ...
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S4 Ep73: Traveling by Vespa from Singapore to Europe from 2021-11-03T08:07

Women are often told that they shouldn’t travel alone. We’re warned that it’s dangerous, and we need to be careful. But this doesn’t mean that women shouldn’t travel. And in fact, by traveling...
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S4 Ep72: Is Conservation Tourism Responsible? from 2021-10-20T07:17

James Mwenda joins the podcast to tell us about conservation and our role as tourists in protecting endangered species and our planet. James was a caretaker for the last northern white rhinos at th...
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S4 Ep72: Is Conservation Tourism Responsible? from 2021-10-20T07:17

There are just two northern white rhinos left in the world. Staggering rates of illegal hunting for its horn have led to its (almost certain) extinction in the wild.

The rise of cons...
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S4 Ep71: How to De-Center Yourself in Travel from 2021-10-06T07:15

The decisions we make as travelers impact more than just us. Our travels impact the communities we visit, in different ways, from economic, to even political. And nowadays, health is a major factor...
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S4 Ep71: How to De-Center Yourself in Travel from 2021-10-06T07:15

The decisions we make as travelers impact more than just us. Our travels impact the communities we visit, in different ways, from economic, to even political. And nowadays, health is a major f...
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Introducing: Trail Weight from 2021-10-01T07:11

After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an un...
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BONUS: 18 Months Without Travel from 2021-09-23T07:53

It's been 18 months without travel. We joined Amanda Kendle from the Thoughtful Travel podcast to have an honest and vulnerable discussion about what life without travel has been like. We talk...
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Curious Tourism: Season 4 Trailer from 2021-09-15T05:16

It’s been feeling like the travel industry is slowly but surely coming back to life. But we can’t help but feel a little cynical about this return to travel.

The pandemic is still ra...
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S3 Ep70: BONUS: Ask Us Anything! from 2021-08-18T06:12

We're back in your feed for a bonus episode!

Erin and Kattie answer your questions about responsible travel, culture shock, revenge travel, the podcast, and more! Plus, we tell you a...
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S3 Ep70: BONUS: Ask Us Anything! from 2021-08-18T06:12

We're back in your feed for a bonus episode! Erin and Kattie answer your questions about responsible travel, culture shock, revenge travel, the podcast, and more! Plus, we tell you about some of th...
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S3 Ep69: Lets Unpack Colonialism&Travel from 2021-06-02T05:00

What is colonialism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentrism, and how do these "isms" intersect with travel? Guest Sojourner White joins Erin to unpack these three isms, and explain how and why they...
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S3 Ep69: Lets Unpack Colonialism & Travel from 2021-06-02T05:00

What is colonialism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentrism, and how do these "isms" intersect with travel? Guest Sojourner White joins Erin to unpack these three isms, and explain how and why they are ...
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S3 Ep68: Are Tour Groups a Responsible Way to Travel? from 2021-05-19T05:00

Erin is joined by Jess Brooks to talk about tour groups! Tour operators sometimes get flack for their practices, but others seem to be doing a good job when it comes to responsible and sustainable ...
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S3 Ep68: Are Tour Groups a Responsible Way to Travel? from 2021-05-19T05:00

Erin is joined by Jess Brooks to talk about tour groups! Tour operators sometimes get flack for their practices, but others seem to be doing a good job when it comes to responsible and sustain...
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S3 Ep67: How Travel Can Help to Heal Grief from 2021-05-05T07:34

Grief is something that all of us will experience in life. Erin, host of Alpaca My Bags, has experienced grief several times in her life. Two of those times, the loss happened right before she was ...
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S3 Ep67: How Travel Can Help to Heal Grief from 2021-05-05T07:34

Grief is something that all of us will experience in life. Erin, host of Alpaca My Bags, has experienced grief several times in her life. Two of those times, the loss happened right before she...
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S3 Ep66: Travel on the Spectrum from 2021-04-21T07:23

Traveling often means changes in our routines, unpredictable moments, new sights, new languages, and new sounds. While all of us are likely familiar with these challenges on some level, for au...
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S3 Ep66: Travel on the Spectrum from 2021-04-21T07:23

Traveling often means changes in our routines, unpredictable moments, new sights, new languages, and new sounds. While all of us are likely familiar with these challenges on some level, for autisti...
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S3 Ep65: "Nothing Prepares You For India" from 2021-04-07T07:55

The idea of India being tough for Western travelers to prepare for is a common narrative. It's known as a destination where most travelers will face culture shock.
In this episode of Alpaca My ...
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S3 Ep65:"Nothing Prepares You For India" from 2021-04-07T07:55

The idea of India being tough for Western travelers to prepare for is a common narrative. It's known as a place where most travelers will face culture shock.
In this episode of Alpaca My ...
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S3 Ep64: Unpacking Travel Privilege in South East Asia from 2021-03-24T07:29

South East Asia is extremely popular amongst backpackers, typically because it doesn’t cost much to get there, there is plenty of tourism infrastructure, there are lots of opportunities to par...
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S3 Ep64: Unpacking Travel Privilege in South East Asia from 2021-03-24T07:29

South East Asia is extremely popular amongst backpackers, typically because it doesn’t cost much to get there, there is plenty of tourism infrastructure, there are lots of opportunities to par...
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S3 Ep63: COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel Yet? from 2021-03-10T09:08

It's been one full year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark this anniversary, we brought Emily Scott, registered nurse, science educator, and travel blogger, back on Alpaca My Ba...
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S3 Ep63: COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel Yet? from 2021-03-10T09:08

It's been one full year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark this anniversary, we brought Emily Scott, registered nurse, science educator, and travel blogger, back on Alpaca My Bags to...
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S3 Ep62: Representation Matters! A Look at Travel Media from 2021-02-24T08:40

Who do you see when you scroll popular travel hashtags on Instagram, or turn on Netflix to watch a travel show? Does your travel media include diverse voices, stories, videos, and images?
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S3 Ep62: Representation Matters! A Look at Travel Media from 2021-02-24T08:40

Who do you see when you scroll popular travel hashtags on Instagram, or turn on Netflix to watch a travel show? Does your travel media include diverse voices, stories, videos, and images?
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S3 Ep61: Living Abroad: Little Gay, Big City from 2021-02-10T09:49

Have you ever visited a place, and fallen so in love that you think to yourself "I never ever want to leave this place"?

What is it like to drop your life in your home country, and move ...
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S3 Ep61: Living Abroad: Little Gay, Big City from 2021-02-10T09:49

Have you ever visited a place, and fallen so in love that you think to yourself "I never ever want to leave this place"?

What is it like to drop your life in your home country, and mo...
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S3 Ep60: Travel With Kids: Does Parenting Go on Vacation, Too? from 2021-01-27T10:00

When you're a kid, vacations are carefree. You don't need to worry about booking tickets, hotels, or flights - Parents take care of all that! So what is like to be a parent in charge of coordi...
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S3 Ep60: Travel With Kids: Does Parenting Go on Vacation, Too? from 2021-01-27T10:00

Kathryn from the travel blog KathrynAnywhere joins us on the show to discuss traveling with her two children, and answer the burning questions us kid-less travelers have about family travel.
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S3 Ep59: LGBTQ+ Travel: Traveling as a Queer Couple from 2021-01-13T09:00

The way that we travel and experience the world is in part shaped by our identities. Our experiences can be impacted by our ethnic, racial, gender, and sexual identities. And today, we’re lear...
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S3 Ep59: LGBTQ+ Travel: Traveling as a Queer Couple from 2021-01-13T09:00

We discuss safety concerns, misgendering, advocating for yourself, understanding your privilege as a queer traveler, and what resources are available to the traveling LGBTQ+ community!
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S3 Ep58: How To Take Care of Your Mental Health While Traveling from 2020-12-30T08:00

Many of us have felt it. That sick feeling that seeps into your stomach. You anxiously wonder if your alarm clock will wake you up in time to catch that early morning flight. Or you feel inten...
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S3 Ep58: How To Take Care of Your Mental Health While Traveling from 2020-12-30T08:00

How do we manage anxiety and mental health when we’re abroad?
We’re digging into the relationship between travel and mental health with Talia Singer, a registered psychotherapist and host of T...
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S3 Ep57: Let's Diversify #VanLife from 2020-12-16T09:00

#VanLife has been used over 8 million times on Instagram. But, outdoor media is super white. We're diving into #vanlife with Noami Grevemberg, the founder of Diversify Vanlife. She ha...
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S3 Ep57: Let's Diversify #VanLife from 2020-12-16T09:00

#VanLife has been used over 8 million times on Instagram. But, outdoor media is super white. We're diving into #vanlife with Noami Grevemberg, the founder of Diversify Vanlife. She has been living ...
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S3 Ep56: Traveling with Chronic Illness and Advocating for Yourself Abroad from 2020-12-02T09:04

Our experiences of travel are all unique. As we’ve explored often on this show, our travel experiences can be impacted by so many different factors. So how has a diagnosis of a chronic illness...
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S3 Ep56: Traveling with Chronic Illness and Advocating for Yourself Abroad from 2020-12-02T09:04

Our experiences of travel are all unique. As we’ve explored often on this show, our travel experiences can be impacted by so many different factors. So how has a diagnosis of a chronic illness impa...
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S3 Ep55: Defining Ethical Aid vs."Voluntourism" from 2020-11-18T10:30

Voluntourism, missionary work, and other forms of aid often carry colonial and racist undertones. Is there a way to volunteer time while traveling, that is ethical? Is the aid sector entirely ...
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S3 Ep55: Defining Ethical Aid vs. "Voluntourism" from 2020-11-18T10:30

Voluntourism, missionary work, and other forms of aid often carry colonial and racist undertones. Is there a way to volunteer time while traveling, that is ethical? Is the aid sector entirely bad?
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S3 Ep54: Exploring the Complexities of Adventure Travel from 2020-11-04T08:00

What do you consider to be an "adventure"?

In this episode we’re chatting with an incredible adventurer Mario Rigby who completed a two year long trek across the continent of Africa a...
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S3 Ep54: Exploring the Complexities of Adventure Travel from 2020-11-04T08:00

What do you consider to be an "adventure"?

In this episode we’re chatting with an incredible adventurer Mario Rigby who completed a two year long trek across the continent of Africa and mo...
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S3 Ep53: Fat Girls Travel Too! from 2020-10-21T07:00

Part of the pressures that women feel to have a “beach body”, especially during their travels, are due to a problematic standard of thin-ness - but also because of many stereotypes.

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S3 Ep53: Fat Girls Travel Too! from 2020-10-21T07:00

Part of the pressures that women feel to have a “beach body”, especially during their travels, are due to a problematic standard of thin-ness - but also because of many stereotypes.

In thi...
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S3 Ep52: How To Travel With Your Pet from 2020-10-07T07:03

These days, it seems like there’s more and more pets appearing in Instagram photos, adventuring around the world with their humans. But what are the logistics of bringing your pet adventuring?...
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S3 Ep52: Traveling With Your Pet - Ft. JJ Yosh & Simon the Backpacking Kitty from 2020-10-07T07:03

These days, it seems like there’s more and more pets appearing in Instagram photos, adventuring around the world with their humans. But what are the logistics of bringing your pet adventuring? Listen

S3 Ep51: BONUS: The Thoughtful Travel x Curious Tourism from 2020-09-23T05:34

Amanda Kendle of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast joins Erin to discuss responsible travel and their mutual obsessions.

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for tr...
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S3 Ep51: BONUS: The Thoughtful Travel x Alpaca My Bags from 2020-09-23T05:34

Amanda Kendle of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast joins Erin to discuss responsible travel and their mutual obsessions.
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S3: Curious Tourism: Season 3 Trailer from 2020-09-10T17:00

Back in March this year, Coronavirus halted travel as we know it. And while we might not be able to actually get out there and see the world, we can dream, we can reminisce, and well, we can t...
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S3: Coming up... Season 3 Trailer! from 2020-09-10T17:00

Don’t worry - this season of Alpaca My Bags won’t be all about Coronavirus, I promise.

What it will be about is the intersections of travel and identity and privilege. This season will e...
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S2 Ep50: How Travel Influencing Works from 2020-07-22T07:06

In the old days, around the year 2014, a "travel influencer" was usually a blogger, who earned a decent amount of hits on their website, and some social media followers. But since then, travel...
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S2 Ep50: How Travel Influencing Works from 2020-07-22T07:06

What goes into being a "travel influencer", and why does the concept sometimes leave a sour taste in our mouths? In this episode, Eulanda and Omo of Hey! Dip Your Toes In join Erin to discuss all t...
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S2 Ep49: Budget Travel 101: The Good, The Bad, The Balance from 2020-07-08T07:00

Do you consider yourself to be a budget traveler? There’s an entire industry built around the idea of budget travel, and I get why - travel is expensive. In this episode, we're joined by Kate ...
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S2 Ep49: Budget Travel 101: The Good, The Bad, The Balance from 2020-07-08T07:00

Do you consider yourself to be a budget traveler? There’s an entire industry built around the idea of budget travel, and I get why - travel is expensive. In this episode, we're joined by Kate McCul...
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S2 Ep48: Cultural Appropriation: At Home and Abroad from 2020-06-24T07:00

How do you know if something you’re doing, or wearing, is cultural appropriation? What is cultural appropriation? And is it bad? These seem like questions that would have straight-forward answ...
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S2 Ep48: Cultural Appropriation: At Home and Abroad from 2020-06-24T07:00

How do you know if something you’re doing, or wearing, is cultural appropriation? What is cultural appropriation? And is it bad? These seem like questions that would have straight-forward answers. ...
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REPOST: The Black Travel Movement from 2020-06-11T05:00

Instead of releasing a new episode, we’re dedicating this week to revisiting episodes that are essential listening, especially right now. Each of these episodes centres the voice of a Black cr...
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REPOST: #NoWhiteSaviors from 2020-06-10T05:00

Instead of releasing a new episode, we’re dedicating this week to revisiting episodes that are essential listening, especially right now. Each of these episodes centres the voice of a Black cr...
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REPOST: Travel Through The Lens of a Black, Trans Woman from 2020-06-09T05:00

Instead of releasing a new episode, we’re dedicating this week to revisiting episodes that are essential listening, especially right now. Each of these episodes centres the voice of a Black cr...
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#PodcastersForJustice from 2020-06-02T20:13:57

We are some of the many podcasters who are uniting to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police.

This is a continuatio...
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S2 Ep47: What is it like to Travel Blind? from 2020-05-27T05:00

Traveling blind means adapting and experiencing travel through touch, sound, smell, and human support. Join Erin as she chats with Sassy Wyatt, a disability and lifestyle blogger, about what it is ...
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What Is It Like to Travel Blind? from 2020-05-27T05:00

Traveling blind means adapting and experiencing travel through touch, sound, smell, and human support. Erin chats with Sassy Wyatt from Blind Girl Adventures about what it is like to live with...
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S2 Ep47: Disability and Travel: Accessibility for Blind Travelers from 2020-05-27T05:00

Traveling blind means adapting and experiencing travel through touch, sound, smell, and human support. Join Erin as she chats with Sassy Wyatt, a disability and lifestyle blogger, about what it is ...
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S2 Ep46: The Black Travel Movement from 2020-05-13T05:00

The travel community and industry is overwhelmingly white. It’s about time we talk about this, so we are chatting with black travel consultant, Martinique Lewis. Her work strives to change the...
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S2 Ep46: The Black Travel Movement from 2020-05-13T05:00

The travel community and industry is overwhelmingly white. It’s about time we talk about this, so we are chatting with black travel consultant, Martinique Lewis. Her work strives to change the exis...
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S2 Ep45: COVID-19: Travel Writers Weigh in on the Future of Travel from 2020-04-29T05:02

The pandemic has brought worldwide travel to a complete halt, leaving many of us wondering when we'll be able to travel again, and what travel will be like post-pandemic. Join us as we chat wi...
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S2 Ep45: COVID-19: Travel Writers Weigh in on the Future of Travel from 2020-04-29T05:02

The coronavirus has brought worldwide travel to a complete halt, leaving many of us wondering when we'll be able to travel again, and what travel will be like post-pandemic. Join us as we chat with...
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S2 Ep44: No, Where Are You REALLY From? from 2020-04-15T05:00

For most of us, “where we are from” in the geographical sense, is a big part of our identity. ⁠So how does a relationship to homeland impact “travel”?

Travel Blogger, Lily Wunders, jo...
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S2 Ep44: No, Where Are You REALLY From? from 2020-04-15T05:00

For most of us, “where we are from” in the geographical sense, is a big part of our identity. ?So how does a relationship to homeland impact “travel”?

Travel Blogger, Lily Wunders, joins...
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S2 Ep43: Extreme Travel: Is Travel to Conflict Zones Okay? from 2020-04-01T05:00

In November 2019, The Guardian published a headline reading,“Concerns over rise in dark tourism in Syria as war enters ninth year.” The piece argued that there’s been a rise of western tourist...
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S2 Ep43: Extreme Travel: Is Travel to Conflict Zones Okay? from 2020-04-01T05:00

There’s been a rise of western tourists heading to Syria, and that they’ve been met with criticism from locals. Tourists headed to Saudi Arabia and to Afghanistan have been met with similar critici...
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A Quick Update! from 2020-03-29T16:13

We wanted to quickly check in with you and let you know how things are going during these wild times - what's happening with production, and what you can expect in the future.

We'll g...
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S2 Ep42: Your Guide to Sustainable Travel from 2020-03-18T05:00

We're looking at sustainable travel at ground level. We're back with Earth Wanderess, Evelina Utterdahl, and this time Greg Hill to discuss our earth-bound travel habits and how we can do bett...
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S2 Ep42: Your Guide to Sustainable Travel from 2020-03-18T05:00

We're looking at sustainable travel at ground level. Earth Wanderess, Evelina Utterdahl, is back and this time Greg Hill joins us to discuss our earth-bound travel habits and how we can do better.?...
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S2 Ep41: COVID-19: Is It Time To Pause Travel? from 2020-03-13T05:40

According to a consumer report released this week, out of about 18.2 million adult Canadians planning on taking a vacation, 20% said that they are now avoiding travel, and 32% are making chang...
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S2 Ep41: COVID-19: Is Now the Time to Alpaca Your Bags?? from 2020-03-13T05:40

According to a consumer report released this week, about 10 million adult Canadians are now canceling or changing their travel plans – due to COVID-19.

Emily Scott, nurse and travel blo...
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S2 Ep40: Should We Feel #FLYSHAME? from 2020-03-04T06:00

Did you know that in Sweden, flying is NOT something to be proud of? The notion that you should feel guilty every time you board a plane is a feeling plaguing Scandinavia.

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S2 Ep40: Should We Feel #FLYSHAME? from 2020-03-04T06:00

Did you know that in Sweden, flying is NOT something to be proud of? The notion that you should feel guilty, every time you board a plane is a feeling plaguing Scandinavia and slowly but surely hea...
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S2 Ep39: Is Culture Shock Why We Travel? from 2020-02-19T06:00

Last season we did an episode where Erin chatted with her partner Lucas and you seemed to really enjoy it. This time, we asked Chris and Bri from TravelingMitch and the podcast Rick Steves Ove...
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S2 Ep39: Is Culture Shock Why We Travel? from 2020-02-19T06:00

Chris and Bri from TravelingMitch join us in discussing #travelcouples and disecting what travel instagrammers are really selling. We also discuss culture shock and what it means to experience it a...
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S2 Ep38: Voluntourism and No White Saviors from 2020-02-05T06:00

How many travelers do you see posting “poverty porn” to their social accounts, and, is this okay? Erin chats with Wendy and Olivia from @NoWhiteSaviors about voluntourism, the white savior com...
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S2 Ep38: Voluntourism and No White Saviors from 2020-02-05T06:00

How many travelers do you see posting “poverty porn” to their social accounts, and, is this okay? Erin chats with Wendy and Olivia from @NoWhiteSaviors about voluntourism, the white savior complex,...
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S2 Ep37: Surf Camps and Oppression Lasagna from 2020-01-22T06:00

Around the world, from Nicaragua to Morocco, women’s surf camps are popping up. It seems clear that in countries with traditional views of gender, surfing has emerged as hobby for women. But i...
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S2 Ep37: Surf Camps and Oppression Lasagna from 2020-01-22T06:00

Around the world, from Nicaragua to Morocco, women’s surf camps are popping up. It seems clear that in countries with traditional views of gender, surfing has emerged as hobby for women. But it’s a...
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S2 Ep36: Travel"Back in the Day"and Exploring Soviet Russia from 2020-01-08T06:00

The way that we travel is constantly changing.
Just 20 years ago, for example, travelers didn't have Google Maps to guide them, or social media to keep them connected to family and friend...
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S2 Ep36: Travel "Back in the Day" and Exploring Soviet Russia from 2020-01-08T06:00

Erin is joined by Valika who tells the story of how she boarded her first transatlantic flight in the early 60s at age 13 - completely alone. She shares her experiences from traveling by car throug...
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S2 Ep35: A Holiday Special for Travelers and Friends from 2019-12-25T06:00

Erin is joined by her producer, Kattie, to end the year off on a more personal note. You've heard Erin talk A LOT all year, and heard Kattie chuckling in the background, but we've never really...
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S2 Ep35: A Holiday Special for Travelers and Friends from 2019-12-25T06:00

Erin is joined by AMB producer Kattie to end the year off on a more personal note. You've heard Erin talk A LOT all year, and heard Kattie chuckling in the background, but we've never really shared...
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S2 Ep34: Should We Extreme Travel? from 2019-12-11T06:00

There is a small subset of travelers that take travel thrills to the extreme. Very extreme.

Andrew Drury joins us in this episode to discuss the ethics around extreme travel. To date...
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S2 Ep34: Extreme Travel and Truth Finding with Andrew Drury from 2019-12-11T06:00

There is a small subset of travelers that take travel thrills to the extreme. Andrew Drury joins us in this episode to discuss the ethics around extreme travel. To date, Andrew has ventured into in...
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S2 Ep33: Traveling Trans, Experiencing a Gendered World from 2019-11-27T05:30

According to a US transgender survey from 2015, nearly half of those who flew in 2014 experienced problems relating to being transgender. In this episode, Erin is joined by the amazing Pepperm...
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S2 Ep33: Traveling Trans, Experiencing a Gendered World - with Miss Peppermint! from 2019-11-27T05:30

According to a US transgender survey from 2015, nearly half of those who flew in 2014 experienced problems relating to being transgender. In this episode, Erin is joined by the amazing Peppermint, ...
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S2 Ep32: How Dangerous is Too Dangerous? from 2019-11-13T06:12

When people talk about travel, they often bring up “danger.” When you share where you're traveling to next, how often are you asked, "But is that safe?".

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S2 Ep32: How Dangerous is Too Dangerous? from 2019-11-13T06:12

When people talk about travel, they often bring up “danger.” Zach joins Erin on the podcast again and this time we're talking danger.
What makes a destination dangerous? How dangerous is too d...
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S2 Ep31: Can Indigenous Representation Save Canadian Tourism? from 2019-10-30T05:17

Canada is known for its beautiful mountains, wild nature, cosmopolitan cities and more. But what’s lacking from our tourism is Indigenous representation.

The National Post published ...
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S2 Ep31: Can Indigenous Representation Save Canadian Tourism? from 2019-10-30T05:17

Canada is known for its beautiful mountains, wild nature, cosmopolitan cities and more. But what’s lacking from our tourism is Indigenous representation. We invited Ryan McMahon, host of Red Man La...
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S2 Ep30: Animal Tourism and Social Media's Influence from 2019-10-16T05:27

Riding elephants, swimming with sharks, and posing with tigers make for popular content on social media. Travelers and influencers post perfectly curated images with captive wild animals... fo...
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S2 Ep30: Animal Tourism and Social Media's Influence from 2019-10-16T05:27

Riding elephants, swimming with sharks, and posing with tigers make for popular content on social media. Travelers and influencers post perfectly curated images with captive wild animals... for the...
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S2 Ep29: Disability and Travel: Airlines, Get Your Sh*t Together. from 2019-10-02T05:30

The average able-bodied traveler has the privilege of not needing to consider certain things while on the road, like checking for elevators and avoiding cobblestone streets.

Andrew Gu...
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S2 Ep29: Disability and Travel: Airlines, Get Your Sh*t Together. from 2019-10-02T05:30

Andrew Gurza joins Erin to discuss traveling as a disabled person, where Airlines are going wrong (shout out to Air Canada), and what can be done to make travel more accessible.
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28: Thou Shalt Prepare For Anything from 2019-09-24T19:30

Erin and Kattie meet up with Daniel Scheffler of iHeartMedia's travel podcast "Everywhere" to join him in this episodes third part.

Daniel discovers that preparing for anything leads...
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S2: Curious Tourism: Season Two Trailer from 2019-09-11T05:00

Catch a sneak peek here of our first four episodes coming to your ears this October 2019.

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S2: Coming up.... Season Two Trailer! from 2019-09-11T05:00

Ready for another season of ethical tourism, travel controversies and all around alpaca goodness? Catch a sneak peek here of our first four episodes coming to your ears this October 2019.
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27: Unpacking Spiritualism in Lily Dale, NY from 2019-08-26T05:30

A departure from our normal structure, join Erin on her trip to Lily Dale, New York for a totally unique, narrative bonus episode.

What makes Lily Dale special is the fact that its po...
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S1 Ep26: Dissecting Disney Parks: BTS at Disney from 2019-07-24T05:30

In part two of our Disney Parks dissection, Erin and return guest, Sennah, dive into the depths of reddit threads from Disney "cast members" past and present! We had to know the dark truth beh...
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S1 Ep26: Dissecting Disney Parks, Pt 2: A Look Backstage from 2019-07-24T05:30

In part two of our Disney Parks dissection, Erin and return guest, Sennah, dive into the depths of reddit threads from Disney "cast members" past and present! We had to know the dark truth behind t...
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S1 Ep25: Dissecting Disney Parks: Hyper-realism,"Magic"and Irony from 2019-07-24T05:13

Are you a Disney fan, or maybe a Disney skeptic? Erin chats with her guest Sennah, who has researched the hyperrealist tactics behind the Disney parks. They dive into everything from why it's ...
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S1 Ep25: Dissecting Disney Parks, Pt 1: Hyper-realism, "Magic" and Irony from 2019-07-24T05:13

We'll come out and say it: Erin is a Disney Parks skeptic - and while friends and travelers all over the world rave about the "magic" of the Disney Parks experience, we had to look at this phenomen...
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S1 Ep24: Sport Tourism, Pt 2: What's Up With The Olympics? from 2019-07-10T05:30

Erin is joined by global runner, Karolina, in part two of our Sport Tourism episode to discuss everything Olympics, its impact on host cities and plenty of fun facts. Karolina tells us about h...
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S1 Ep24: Sport Tourism, Pt 2: What's Up With The Olympics? from 2019-07-10T05:30

Erin is joined by global runner, Karolina, in part two of our Sport Tourism episode to discuss everything Olympics, its impact on host cities and plenty of fun facts.
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S1 Ep23: Sport Tourism, Pt 1: Running Around the World from 2019-07-10T05:00

We've got a more light-hearted episode for you this time, as Erin sits down with runner Karolina to talk about sport tourism and her global running!

Ever heard of th...
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S1 Ep23: Sport Tourism, Pt 1: Running Around the World from 2019-07-10T05:00

A more light-hearted episode, Erin sits down with runner Karolina to talk about Sport Tourism and her global running! Ever heard of the secret global running group events called "Bridge-the-Gap"? K...
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S1 Ep22: Finding Love and Hooking Up Abroad! from 2019-06-26T05:40

In honour of Lauren's podcast, Somebody Date Us, we're talking all about finding love and hooking up abroad! Lauren's got a particular knack for finding Spanish romances, while although Erin u...
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S1 Ep22: Work & Travel, Pt 2: Finding Love and Hooking Up Abroad! from 2019-06-26T05:40

Lauren's got a particular knack for finding Spanish romances, while although Erin ultimately found love while traveling, she's seen some shit while working abroad too. Backpacking's hookup culture...
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S1 Ep21: How Do You Balance Work and Travel? from 2019-06-26T05:00

Erin is joined by Lauren, co-host of the hilarious and insightful podcast "Somebody Date Us", and fellow travel blogger, to discuss their most commonly asked question: how do you balan...
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S1 Ep21: Work & Travel, Pt 1: How Do You Balance Work and Travel? from 2019-06-26T05:00

How do you balance work and travel?! We discuss what the internet is saying you should do in order to have the best of both worlds, what the heck a "Digital Nomad" is, and Erin and Lauren are bruta...
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S1 Ep20: Travel Disasters: Couples Edition from 2019-06-12T08:00

Traveling as a couple must be soooo romantic! Well, not always. In this episode, Erin's partner Lucas joins her to chat about the many many times they've encountered disaster while traveling. ...
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S1 Ep20: Travel Disasters: Couples Edition from 2019-06-12T08:00

Traveling as a couple must be soooo romantic! Well, not always.
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S1 Ep19: BONUS: Who the heck is Erin Hynes!? from 2019-06-05T06:00

By now you've heard Curious Tourism host Erin talk ALOT. It's about time you got to know her a little better! In this bonus episode Kattie asks Erin all about her relationship to travel, day t...
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S1 Ep19: BONUS: Who the heck is Erin Hynes!? from 2019-06-05T06:00

By now you've heard AMB host Erin talk ALOT. It's about time you got to know her a little better! In this bonus episode Kattie asks Erin all about her relationship to travel, day to day life, and m...
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S1 Ep18: Cruises and Overtourism: What Happens Behind the Scenes from 2019-05-29T05:00

Erin is joined by former cruise staffer Jessica to talk all things cruising! From what happens behind the scenes on cruise ships to the impact of cruising on the environment, Erin and Jessica ...
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S1 Ep18: Cruises and Overtourism: What Happens Behind the Scenes from 2019-05-29T05:00

Erin is joined by former cruise staffer Jessica to talk all things cruising! From what happens behind the scenes on cruise ships to the impact of cruising on the environment, Erin and Jessica delve...
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S1 Ep17: How to Travel With Food Allergies from 2019-05-15T09:00

Erin and Carleigh share their experiences of traveling with severe allergies, as well as tips on how to do it yourself - from hoarding food everywhere possible, and how to stay safe when there...
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S1 Ep16: Allergic Travel Part 1: Allergy Kids Unite from 2019-05-15T09:00

Food allergies are serious and scary. Erin chats with her producer, Kattie, and guest Carleigh about life with allergies. When you put three allergy kids in the same room, there's lots of shar...
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S1 Ep17: Allergic Travel Part 2: Travel with Allergies! from 2019-05-15T09:00

Erin and Carleigh share their experiences of traveling with severe allergies, as well as tips on how to do it yourself.
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S1 Ep16: Allergic Travel Part 1: Allergy Kids Unite from 2019-05-15T09:00

Erin chats with her producer, Kattie, and guest Carleigh about life with allergies. When you put three allergy kids in the same room, there's lots of shared experiences to laugh about!
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S1 Ep15: Visiting an Ontario Alpaca Farm from 2019-05-08T10:00

In this bonus episode Erin and Kattie head to rural Ontario to meet REAL ALPACAS! Many thanks to Caroline and Doug at Kickin' Back Alpaca Ranch in Ontario for the amazing day of learning all a...
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S1 Ep15: Kickin' Back Bonus! All About Alpacas from 2019-05-08T10:00

In this bonus episode Erin and Kattie head to rural Ontario to meet REAL ALPACAS!
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S1 Ep14: What Is It Like to Immigrate? from 2019-05-01T09:00

Immigration is pretty different from travel, and Erin wanted to learn more about the experience. Anabelle tells us about her experience of moving to Canada from Mexico, and then she shares som...
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S1 Ep13: What is Homesickness? from 2019-05-01T09:00

Most of us experience homesickness at one point in our lives. Erin chats with Anabelle about the experience of homesickness: what it feels like, when it happens, and how to cope with it.
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S1 Ep14: Homesickness, Part 2: What is it like to Immigrate? from 2019-05-01T09:00

Immigration is pretty different from travel, and Erin wanted to learn more about the experience.
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S1 Ep13: Homesickness, Part 1: What is Homesickness? from 2019-05-01T09:00

Most of us experience homesickness at one point in our lives. Erin chats with Anabelle about the experience of homesickness: what it feels like, when it happens, and how to cope with it.
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S1 Ep12: Deadly Animals to Avoid While Abroad! from 2019-04-17T09:00

Dan and Erin discuss a whole bunch of deadly animals that you might want to avoid while traveling abroad - and that's the jist!

If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to su...
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S1 Ep11: Travel Disasters: Bitten by a Venomous Viper from 2019-04-17T09:00

Warning: This episode is descriptive, fairly graphic and not necessarily for the faint of heart. If you have trouble with injury and blood, or are listening with kids, please feel free to skip...
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S1 Ep12: Travel Disasters: Deadly Animals to Avoid While Abroad! from 2019-04-17T09:00

Dan and Erin discuss a whole bunch of deadly animals that you might want to avoid while traveling abroad.
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S1 Ep11: Travel Disasters: Bitten by a Venomous Viper from 2019-04-17T09:00

In this episode, guest, Daniel, recounts the horrific story of being bitten (several times) by a Fer-de-Lance viper while traveling in Belize. This viper is one of the world's deadliest snakes, and...
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S1 Ep10: Staying Safe Abroad and Alone from 2019-04-03T09:00

Erin and Laurelle talk about what they do to keep safe while traveling alone, as women, and they share some hilarious stories about their solo adventures.

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S1 Ep9: Solo Travel: Stop Policing Women's Travel Dreams! from 2019-04-03T09:00

Recent articles floating around the internet claim that women travel solo more than men. Why is this? And what are the challenges that women face when they choose to travel alone? Erin chats w...
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S1 Ep10: Solo Travel, Part 2: Staying Safe Abroad and Alone from 2019-04-03T09:00

Erin and Laurelle talk about what they do to keep safe while traveling alone, as women, and they share some hilarious stories about their solo adventures.
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S1 Ep9: Solo Travel: Stop Policing Women's Travel Dreams! from 2019-04-03T09:00

Recent articles floating around the internet claim that women travel solo more than men. Why is this?
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S1 Ep8: What The Heck is Self Care? from 2019-03-20T09:00

In part two of group travel, Erin and Britt unpack self care. They discuss what self care actually is, how to experience is, criticisms against it, and how self care is an element of travel. <...
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S1 Ep7: Group Travel: All Babe Group Trips from 2019-03-20T09:00

Erin chats group travel with Britt Kasco, the founder of an all-women group travel company called Origin Travels. Britt shares why she felt women-only groups are so important in the travel ind...
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S1 Ep8: Group Travel: What The Heck is Self Care? from 2019-03-20T09:00

Erin and Britt unpack self care. They discuss what self care actually is, how to experience is, criticisms against it, and how self care is an element of travel.
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S1 Ep7: Group Travel: All Babe Group Trips from 2019-03-20T09:00

Erin chats group travel with Britt Kasco, the founder of an all-women group travel company called Origin Travels.
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S1 Ep6: BONUS: Erin Plans a Trip LIVE from 2019-03-13T09:00

We have some EXTRA alpaca goodness for y'all this week - a bonus episode! And this one is a little (actually, alot!) different than your usual dose of curious tourism. Erin plans a trip for Ka...
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S1 Ep6: BONUS: Erin Plans a Trip LIVE from 2019-03-13T09:00

Erin plans a trip for Kattie LIVE, plus, it's full of heckin' hot tips on how to save on your budget while planning a vacation.
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S1 Ep5:"Out"and About: Queer Travel and Crying Selfies from 2019-03-06T10:00

Erin chats with guest Zach about his experiences as a queer traveler: the good, the bad, the unique challenges and how he copes with them. Zach also tells us about how traveling has made him s...
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S1 Ep5: "Out" and About: Queer Travel and Crying Selfies from 2019-03-06T10:00

Erin chats with guest Zach about his experiences as a queer traveler: the good, the bad, the unique challenges and how he copes with them.
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S1 Ep4: Poland: Selfies and Holocaust Tourism from 2019-02-20T11:00

Erin and guest Shir take on a difficult topic this week: the Holocaust, and Auschwitz. Tune in to hear them discuss and debate this form of dark tourism, everything from whether it is okay to ...
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S1 Ep4: Poland: Selfies and Holocaust Tourism from 2019-02-20T11:00

Erin and guest Shir take on a difficult topic this week: the Holocaust, and Auschwitz. Tune in to hear them discuss and debate this form of dark tourism, everything from whether it is okay to take ...
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S1 Ep3: Cuba: Exploring"Authenticity"of Travel from 2019-02-06T11:00

Cuba is famous for being one of the only remaining socialist countries in the world. With this in mind, Erin and Rashid explain Cuba's history, how socialism has shaped Cuba's tourism industry...
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S1 Ep3: Cuba: Exploring "Authenticity" of Travel from 2019-02-06T11:00

Cuba is famous for being one of the only remaining socialist countries in the world. With this in mind, Erin and Rashid explain Cuba's history, how socialism has shaped Cuba's tourism industry, and...
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S1 Ep2: Morocco: Experiences of Sexism as a Female Traveler from 2019-01-23T11:00

Erin and guest Bella discuss and debate their experiences of sexism in Morocco as women travelers - whether or not the sexism tainted their trip (and how). And, guess what, Bella's HAD IT with...
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S1 Ep2: Morocco: Experiences of Sexism as a Female Traveler from 2019-01-23T11:00

Erin and guest Bella discuss and debate their experiences of sexism in Morocco as women travelers.
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S1 Ep1: Cambodia: Tourists Shooting Rocket Launchers from 2019-01-09T11:00

Cambodia is popular on the backpacker trail. With a dark history of genocide, it is surprising to hear that some tourists go to shooting ranges and fire weapons that would be inaccessible (and...
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S1 Ep1: Cambodia: Tourists Shooting Rocket Launchers from 2019-01-09T11:00

Alpaca my bags to go to Cambodia anytime! This South East Asian destination is popular on the backpacker trail. With a dark history of genocide, it is surprising to hear that some tourists opt to g...
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