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. Currently recapping HBO's White Lotus Season 3. 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/
Are Travel Influencer Media Trips Responsible?

You probably follow a few travel content creators on social media, and every once in a while, you’ll likely notice that they share content from a trip that is a collaboration with a tourism board. These trips, which are typically called media trips, or press trips, are a common way for travel creators to make an income, and a tool to give creators and tourism boards a chance to share insights about a region. But not every press trip (and not every travel influencer) is made equal.
Bri Mitchell joins the show to unpack the misconceptions aro...
The White Lotus Recap | S3 Finale: Amor Fati

Erin and Kattie recap the season 3 FINALE of HBO'sThe White Lotus, unpacking each characters wild trajectory and crowing the Most Conciencious and Cringiest Travelers of the seaon!
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Reach us by email: erin@pinatravels.org
Curious Tourism is part of the Voyascape Travel Network & you can find more travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
The White Lotus Recap | S3E7: Killer Instincts

Erin and Kattie recap S3E7 of HBO'sThe White Lotus, unpacking Gary and Chloe's proposition to Saxon, Gaitok's determination to avoid conflict (even though he's caught the bad guys), the deterioration of the gal pals, and much more!
Find the last recap of the season out next Thursday!
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 travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
The White Lotus Recap | S3E6: Denials

Erin and Kattie recap S3E6 of HBO'sThe White Lotus, unpacking Saxon and Lochlans morning-after hanxiety, Gary's motives, Timothy's decent into darkness and... light? and much more!
Find a new recap out every Thursday morning (usually) until the end of the season.
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 travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
Why is Last-Chance Tourism on the Rise?

Over the last few decades, tourists have been going out of their way to see places before they disappear, from Antartica to Australia. This has been deemed "Last-chance tourism". We're diving into the phenomenon of last-chance tourism; how it started, why it's so appealing, and the ethical questions it raises.
Paige McClanahan joins us on the show to discuss.
Paige McClanahan is an American journalist based in France. Her reporting has covered multilateral trade negotiations, humanitarian crises, economic development, and the tourism industry.
Links:Â
https://www.paigemcclanahan.com/Paige's book, The New T...The White Lotus Recap | S3E5: Full-Moon Party

Erin and Kattie recap S3E5 of HBO'sThe White Lotus, unpacking Belinda’s "Thriller-Romance-Novel Era", the reckoning of Piper’s lies and ambitions, Timothy’s descent into darkness, the Gal Pals rowdy evening, good old fashioned brotherly love, THAT monologue, and much more!
Find a new recap out every Thursday morning (usually) until the end of the season.
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Reach us by email: erin@pinatravels.org
Curious Tourism is part of the Voyascape Travel Network & you can find more travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyasc...
The White Lotus Recap | S3E4: Hide or Seek

Curious Tourism recaps S3E4 ofThe White Lotus! Find a new recap out every Thursday morning until the end of the season.
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Reach us by email: erin@pinatravels.org
Curious Tourism is part of the Voyascape Travel Network & you can find more travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
The White Lotus Recap | S3E3: The Meaning of Dreams

Curious Tourism is recaps S3E3 ofThe White Lotus!
Erin and Kattie share their theories and internet deep cuts about the tsunami is that is about to come, and present the coveted “Conscientious Traveler Award” to a White Lotus character. Find a new recap out every Thursday morning until the end of the season!
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 travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
The White Lotus Recap | S3E2: Special Treatments

Curious Tourism is recaps S3E2 ofThe White Lotus!
Erin and Kattie share their theories on the monkeys, Belinda seeing Greg (aka Gary) again, and more, and of course share the top cringe travel moment (who are we kidding, everything Saxon does is cringe) and present the coveted “Conscientious Traveler Award”. Find a new recap out every Thursday morning until the end of the season!
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 travel podca...
The Future of Indigenous Tourism

When you think of traveling to Canada, what do you think of? Maybe beautiful nature, ice hockey, or maple syrup. But these aspects are just a very small piece of Canada’s cultural identity, and tourism identity. Canada has a long, rich, and diverse history that was shaped by the people who were here first: Canada’s First Nations.Â
Juanita Marois of Métis Crossing joins the show to discuss.
Guest: Juanita Marois is an inspiring leader, visionary, and advocate for Indigenous tourism who has transformed Métis Crossing into a premier cultural destination in Alberta...