Explore every episode of the podcast Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast
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| 97: Letting go of your expectations in our travels with Shilaroo Project | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
Shilaroo Project is a slow travel-focused experimental farmstay near Narkanda, Shimla—a space designed to maximise land use for agriculture, waste-water treatment, rainwater harvesting, solar energy backup, and a serene pottery studio. In this episode, we speak with one of the founders, Virangna Kainthla, about how letting go of rigid travel itineraries can lead to deeper, more meaningful experiences. We explore what it means to travel with intention, how to build journeys around curiosity and connection, and why embracing the unexpected can be the most rewarding part of any adventure. Tune in for a refreshing take on conscious travel. Connect with Shilaroo Project https://theshilarooproject.com https://www.instagram.com/theshilarooproject Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 96: Transforming Hospitality Experience with Farm to Folk | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:16:59 | |
In this episode, we talk to Kapil, the founder of Edible Routes. Kapil shares his inspiring journey in sustainable farming and how Edible Routes is transforming the hospitality industry through thoughtful collaborations. We dive into their impactful workshops and training programs that empower landowners and individuals to reconnect with the soil. Tune in to learn how you can make, grow, and enjoy your own food—right from your backyard! Connect with Edible Routes https://www.instagram.com/edibleroutes/ https://edibleroutes.com/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 87: Community Outreach for Waste Management with Nidhi Sharma | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:25:02 | |
Nidhi Sharma is the community outreach manager of Waste Warriors Dharamshala. She joins me in this episode to discuss how community outreach helps in responsible travel especially low plastic waste generation in tourist spots. Connect with Waste Warriors https://www.instagram.com/wastewarriors/ Volunteer with Waste Warriors https://www.wastewarriors.org/work-with-us/#volunteering Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/
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| 86: Farmstay Experience w/ Sukh Agro Farms | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:20:22 | |
The guest in today's episode, Indruja, is the co owner of Sukh Agro Farm. This farmstay near Pune offers authentic stay experience of a traditional family home in Maharashtrian setting. In this episode we talk about running a farmstay and how to ensure that it offers authentic experiences to the guests. We learn about sustainable practices and how they involve the local community in the mix. Connect with Indruja and Sukh Agro farm https://www.instagram.com/sukh_agrofarm/ https://www.instagram.com/iya.iya.oo/ https://www.instagram.com/iyaskoreankitchen/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 85: Backpacking as a married couple with Meghna and Aman | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:33:19 | |
In this episode, Meghna and Aman share their unique perspective on backpacking as a married couple, discussing the challenges and joys of solo travel as a married woman. They also delve into sustainable travel practices. Connect with Meghna and Aman https://www.instagram.com/meghnanimous/ https://www.instagram.com/29rules/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 84: Reviving Manipur's Community Powered Tourism with Living Manipur | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:21:46 | |
Living Manipur collaborates closely with local communities, emphasizing the importance of responsible travel in the region. In this episode, we join Ammo, the founder of Living Manipur, a community-based tourism company dedicated to showcasing the unique aspects of Manipur. Ammo discusses how community-based tourism can help revive the state's economy, which has been unstable for the past year, leading to a significant drop in tourism. We explore the challenges and opportunities in promoting responsible travel in Manipur and how it can benefit both travelers and the local population. Tune in to discover how you can be a responsible traveler and contribute to the revival of tourism in this beautiful state. Connect with Living Manipur https://www.instagram.com/living.manipur/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 83: Belgadia Palace and Tourism in Mayurbhanj with Mrinalika Bhanj Deo | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:36:52 | |
Belgadia Palace, an 18th-century heritage property in Odisha, India, offers a blend of regal charm and sustainable luxury. This eco-friendly retreat promotes responsible travel by supporting local communities and preserving cultural heritage. Guests can enjoy eco-conscious amenities and activities that highlight the palace's commitment to environmental stewardship. The princess of Erstwhile Kingdom of Mayurbhanj, Mrinalika Bhanj Deo who is also the co-owner of Belgadia Palace, joins us in this episode to talk about the property, tourism in Mayurbhanj and how they have created an sustainable property through conservation and preservation. Connect with Belgadia Palace https://www.thebelgadiapalace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebelgadiapalace/?hl=en Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 82: What is Sustainable Luxury ft. Avinash Pratap Singh | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
Avinash is the former project manager at Waste Warriors. He is the one of the leading voices in the world of sustainable travel, plastic free travel and sustainable policy making. He joins me in this episode to talk about sustainable luxury and where has the concept of responsible travel come in last decade. Connect with Avinash https://www.instagram.com/avinashp_singh/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 81: How LivingSeas Promotes Ocean Conservation Through Diving Programs | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
Livingseas is a dive center focusing on dive education, dive courses, and coral reef restoration. They are indulged in Ocean Conservation and Coral Plantation in Bali. In this episode, the founder, Leon Boey joins me to discuss their work and future plans. Connect with LivingSeas Foundation https://www.facebook.com/livingseas.sg/
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| 80: Unconscious Bias in Travel with Oddessemania | 02 Sep 2023 | 00:26:28 | |
Oddessemania revolutionizes travel through tech, promoting ethical and responsible tourism. In this episode, founders Prasurya and Prantika delve into the intricate topic of Unconscious Bias in Travel. Join us as we explore how biases influence our travel experiences and discuss ways to foster inclusivity and cultural understanding in the realm of exploration. Connect with Oddessmania Website - https://www.oddessemania.in/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oddessemania_/ LinkedIn - https://in.linkedin.com/company/oddessemania-private-limited Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 79: Stopping The Usage of Plastic Bottles in Bali with Refill My Bottle | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:21:53 | |
In this episode, we are joined by Christine, Project Director of Refill My Bottle. We talk about their inspiring initiative in Bali, where they're tackling plastic bottle usage in Bali tourist places. Discover how their innovative approach encourages people to refill reusable bottles, significantly reducing plastic waste and making travel in Bali a better experience. Tune in to learn about the positive impact they're making on both local communities and the environment. Connect with Refill my Bottle Website - https://refillmybottle.com/ App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelon.refillmybottle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/refillmybottle_/?hl=en Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 78: Investing in Community Based Regenerative Tourism with StayAltered | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:44:10 | |
Today in this episode I have invited Evan the founder of StayAltered learn more about regenerative tourism and involving homestays and other ethical travel communities to make it known among the travelers in a way that is gives back and brings these sustainable organizations together. StayAltered is a community based initiative to make travel more inclusive, responsible and ethical. Connect with StayAltered https://www.instagram.com/stayaltered/ Learn more - https://stayaltered.com/purpose/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 95: Women's Day Special Episode with Spiti Ecosphere's Founder Ishita Khanna | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:25:39 | |
Hello, welcome to the women's day special episode of responsible travel podcast. In this episode we are joined by Ishita who is the founder of Spiti Ecosphere. We talk about her initiatives and journey as the founder of ecosphere. We discuss the impact of overtourism in the valley and want it would take to make it better. Connect with Spiti Ecosphere https://spitiecosphere.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ishitaecosphere/ https://www.instagram.com/spitiecosphere/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 77: Experiences beyond destinations in North East India with The Freefolk | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
Deepika and Abhishek are the founders of The Freefolk, an experimental travel company based in North East India and Orissa. They have a number of initiatives under their umbrella. They provide experimental and alternative education based travel experiences that is not just for adults but for students as well. We here from them about how their journey as founders of Freefolk and their vision. Follow The Freefolk - https://www.instagram.com/freefolk.in/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 76: Ecotourism as wellbeing for communities with Tieedi Forest Garden | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:21:11 | |
We delve into the world of ecotourism and its impact on local communities. I am joined by Utsow Pradhan, the founder of Tieedi Forest Garden, to talk about sustainable regenerative tourism initiative. Utsow shars how he has successfully engaged and empowered the community to create a harmonious relationship between nature and tourism. Connect with Tieedi Forest Garden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tieediforestgarden/ Website - https://tieedi.in/about/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 75: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation in travel | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:25:18 | |
Often, we come across discussions surrounding cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, two concepts that are frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted. In this podcast episode titled "Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation," we delve into the complexities of these terms, aiming to shed light on their true meanings and implications. Our guest for this discussion is Swati Saxena, a seasoned expert in rural tourism. Swati brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table, having spent years while working in the field. Her unique perspective offers valuable insights into the impact of cultural interactions and the importance of respectful appreciation. Connect with Swati https://www.instagram.com/lostinmaps/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 74: Ebikes in Srinagar with Curve Electric's Founder Sheikh Yameen | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:26:54 | |
Sheikh Yameen is the the founder of Curve Electric. His e-bike venture has become the first of its kind in Kashmir. Yameen joins this episode to share his journey of creating an eco-friendly startup aimed at revolutionizing transportation in the region. We talk about how e-bikes provide a sustainable mode of travel, promoting environmental consciousness and reducing carbon emissions. Yameen highlights the freedom his electric bikes offer, allowing locals and tourists alike to explore Srinagar's picturesque landscapes, free from the shackles of overtourism and traffic jams. Connect with Curve Electric: https://www.instagram.com/curveelectric/ https://www.heaventure.in/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 73: World Environment Day Special Episode with Shomita Bhattacharya | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:31:53 | |
In this episode we celebrate World Environment Day and dive into the challenges of tourism, waste management, and plastic pollution in tourist destinations. Join me as I chat with Shomita Bhattacharya, a former Waste Warriors expert, who shares her experiences tackling the garbage problem in Dharamshala, Dehradun, and Rishikesh. Together, we explore the waste issues faced by tourist hotspots and discuss effective strategies to address them. Get ready for an interactive and enlightening conversation! Contact Shomita at - https://www.instagram.com/shomitrash/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 72: Daily Passenger X Booking.com: Sustainable Travel Report 2023 | 14 May 2023 | 00:20:43 | |
Santosh Kumar, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com joins this episode to discuss about their Booking.com's 2023 Sustainable Travel Report. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable travel and learn how Booking.com is contributing to a greener future. In this report, Booking.com has surveyed over 33,000 travelers across 35 countries and territories to better understand the challenges travelers face when it comes to balancing sustainability with affordability. While travelers remain committed to sustainable travel, they're struggling with the dilemma of prioritizing between cost and conscience. We'll delve into the research findings and explore ways to empower travelers to make more sustainable choices without sacrificing affordability. For more information on their initiatives, visit https://sustainability.booking.com Check out their latest report at: https://globalnews.booking.com/cost-vs-conscience-bookingcom-delves-into-the-dilemma-dividing-sustainable-travel-in-2023/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 71: How Slow Travel Changes Your Life with Shishira and Navneeth | 03 May 2023 | 00:20:24 | |
Vloggers Shishira and Navneeth share their transformative experience of backpacking across South East Asia for 9 months. They discuss the concept of slow travel, which involves immersing oneself in the local culture, taking time to understand and appreciate the environment, and traveling at a slower pace. They explain how this approach allowed them to connect with people and places in a deeper way and led to personal growth and a shift in perspective. Their stories inspire listeners to embrace slow travel and the transformative power of immersing oneself in new experiences. Connect with Shishira and Navneeth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebackpacksters/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thebackpacksters Blog - https://www.backpacksters.com Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 70: Travel in Coorg, Coffee Tourism and Self Sustained Homestays with Geetika | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:26:34 | |
In this podcast episode, Geetika, the founder of Rahasya Homestay Coorg, takes us on a journey to Coorg, a beautiful hill station located in southern India known for its coffee plantations and stunning landscapes. Geetika shares her experiences of exploring the coffee estates and engaging in coffee tourism. She also talks about her self-sustained homestay that offers a unique and authentic travel experience. Geetika gives us insights into the sustainable practices followed by the homestay and how it strives to support the local community. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about responsible travel and offbeat destinations in India. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 69: Women's Day Special Episode with Tracey Pauline Albert | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:19:03 | |
In this Women's Day special episode, we speak with Tracey Pauline Albert, a biker and educator from Vadodara, currently residing and working in Sierra Leone. She shares her experiences as a female biker and about her two-month long biking expedition trip in Sikkim, where she not only explored the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas but also built a part of a school. Tune in to this episode to hear Tracy's inspiring story and learn how she is making a difference in the lives of young girls and women around the world. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 68: Community Library in Hills w/Taru Shikha | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:24:04 | |
In this episode, we explore the inspiring community library project in Kari village, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Himalayas. Taru Shikha, founder and owner of Kari village, shares her vision for creating a space where artists can come together and connect with the local community. We also discuss the impact of climate change on this region and how she hopes that travel community will help address these challenges. Join us as we discover how Kari Village working towards a sustainable future while preserving the rich heritage of the mountains. Contact for bookings: https://www.instagram.com/thekarivillage/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 94: How Ethical Are Elephant Orphanage Tourism in Sri Lanka with RARE Sri Lanka | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:39:25 | |
Panchali, the founder of RARE Sri Lanka, joins Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast to discuss the ethical concerns surrounding elephant orphanage tourism in Sri Lanka. We dive into the issues with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, its role in promoting unethical elephant tourism, and the broader challenges of wildlife conservation. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on responsible tourism and protecting Sri Lanka’s majestic elephants. Connect with RARE Sri Lanka https://www.raresl.org/ https://www.instagram.com/rare_srilanka/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 67: Breaking Stereotypes in Camping Business with Roar Ventures' Prakriti Singh | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:29:34 | |
Prakriti Singh runs a lovely campsite near Kamshet but the name of Roar Ventures. She wears many hats in this business and is among a few female campsite owners in India. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a female entrepreneur in travel industry, what motivated her to come up with Roar Ventures and what all she is doing differently. Contact for bookings - https://roarventures.in/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| 66: The Reality of Organizing Sustainable Music Festivals in Hills with Prakhar Gupta | 25 Dec 2022 | 00:23:31 | |
Prakhar Gupta is a founder of MyWanderlust.in and runs a beautiful hostel by the name of Bir Nest in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh. He joins me in this episode to talk about the journey of his travel startup and how pandemic affected it. We also talk about the major obstacles that a startup faces in their attempts to keep their operations sustainable and low waste. Connect with MyWanderlust - https://mywanderlust.in/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| 65: Vrushali on her first Zero Waste Bootcamp in Rishikesh | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:15:20 | |
Vrushali is a content creator and digital marketer who practices zero waste and sustainability. She has recently started to share her ideas and message on zero waste lifestyle and travel with people around her. To reach out to a larger audience she is organizing her first zero waste bootcamp in Rishikesh to help more people follow this lifestyle. In this episode, she talks about her experience with such workshop and what she hopes from her first bootcamp. Registration link for the bootcamp Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 64: How Travel Shapes Children with Rashi | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:19:32 | |
Rashi and I discuss the benefits of educating children through traveling. She joins me to share her own experiences and how this new philosophy has changed her life. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 63: Save Thano Movement - World Environment Day Special Episode | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
Save Thano Movement is dedicated to saving the Thano Forest. It is a citizen protest dedicated to safeguarding over 10,000 trees that are slated to be cut for Doon airport expansion. In this episode, we are joined by Pushpam. He is a part of this movement. He shares the journey of the protests, the roadblocks, and what it means for responsible travel in Uttarakhand. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 62: The Cigarette Bud Problem at Tourist Places - World No Tobacco Day Special Episode | 31 May 2022 | 00:27:08 | |
31st May marks world no tobacco day. We talk about physical harms of smoking but rarely anyone pays attention to the millions of cigarette buds lying everywhere in the open. Discarded cigarette butts are a form of non-biodegradable, toxic waste that add to the landfills. A massive contributor of pollution, cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic that may take anywhere about 10 years to degrade. Today, for this episode, I speak with Naman Gupta, The Director of Code Effort. His venture is committed to collect, recycle and reuse cigarette buds for various purposes. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 61: Jodhpur Beyond Forts and Havelis | 15 May 2022 | 00:13:47 | |
Tourists who come to Jodhpur don't go past the forts and havelis. But there is a lot to experience inside and outside the city and some experiences will take you to the local lifestyle of the Rajasthan and introduce you with the culture and traditions of the region. In this episode, I speak with Chottaram Prajapat who is the founder of Chottaram Prajapat homestays. The homestay is situated Salawas which is situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur, around 20 Kilometers away from the heritage city. We talk about authentic experiences in Jodhpur and how it adds to improving life of local communities, artists and craft makers. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 60: Making Travel Sustainable Through Carbon Credit System | 03 May 2022 | 00:28:48 | |
Sarthak Bhasin is the co-founder of Ecohodo. This entity is committed to resolve responsible and sustainable travel roadblocks through technology. One of the projects they are planning to roll out is Carbon Credit System. In this episode we discuss about various technological aspects through which Ecohodo aims to improve the condition of tourism around the world and the role Carbon Credit System will play in this. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 59: Earth Day with Pranav Narang | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:26:43 | |
Pranav Narang is a part of multiple ecological projects that are directly or indirectly connected to responsible travel. He is currently working on Aviral Ganga project which aims to raise awareness and reduce plastic pollution in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Today, on Earth Day, he joins me for this episode and we talk about his work, plastic pollution post pandemic due to increasing tourism and challenges that are coming up in waste management sector. Connect with Saahas Zero Waste Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 58: Harms of Geotagging with Johann Daniels | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:26:25 | |
Geogtagging has proven harmful to many places that exist away from travel maps. It ends up killing the natural aura of the location and often proves dangerous to the people who go there. In this episode, my guest Johann speaks about this trend and how we can create content in a much more responsible way. Book your next surprise trip with Jack and Hill Adventures Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 93: How Climate Change is Affecting Tourism with Gunjeet Sra | 08 Feb 2025 | 00:22:42 | |
In the first episode of 2025, we talk about how climate change is affecting tourism. In this episode we are joined by Gunjeet who is a journalist based in Uttarakhand. She is closely observing the impact of climate change in the hill state and shares her views in this episode. We also discuss changing travel patterns and how it would look in a world affected by climate change. Connect with Gunjeet https://www.instagram.com/gunjsra/ https://www.instagram.com/sbcltr.in/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 57: Tanya Jain on Revenge Travel | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:26:24 | |
Revenge Travel is one of the emerging travel trends of 2022. Many would say that it is a bad idea to revenge travel but not all is black and white. In this episode, I speak with Tanya Jain, an artist and a poet to discuss this term and what she feels about it. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| 56: Volunteering in Auroville with Anjali Aggarwal | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:27:12 | |
Auroville is a place for soul seekers. It is a confluence of everyone who wish to give something back through their travels and it is very easy to volunteer there. In this episode, I speak with Anjali Aggarwal who went through a similar experience at Sadhana Forest. She shares her thoughts on volunteering process and experience. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com | |||
| 55: How One Company is Eliminating Greenwashing and Bringing Eco-friendly Hotels On A Single Platform | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:23:05 | |
The mindset of travel customer is changing. More and more customers are interested in booking an eco-friendly hotel over a big commercial hotel. But the problem with finding a true eco-friendly hotel or homestay is confirming if they really follow eco-friendly norms that makes their operations sustainable. Ecoplore is one such venture that is created with the intention of bringing sustainable homestays on one platform and helping travellers who want to add something. The founder Prerna joins us to discuss her vision and what inspired her to start this venture. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 54: Cycling As A Travel Activity with Bikepacking India | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:19:13 | |
Cycling can be a sustainable and eco friendly form of travel activity if more people show their interest. Travel sector in India is not really keen on promoting it but there are some niche companies that provide cycle only tours. Bikepacking India is one such venture that offers cycling trips in Rajasthan and is planning to expand. The founder Nikhil joins me to discuss the potential of cycling and biking and how his venture is making it popular. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 53: Greenwashing in Handicraft Industry W/ Kavya Saxena | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:20:30 | |
Greenwashing in handicraft means promoting products that are way less sustainable or do not support local communities. The issue is a root cause for plastic pollution in villages as well as driving local communities away from their traditional art works. Today, Kavya Saxena joins me to discuss this problem. She has worked with local communities on conservation and preservation of handicrafts. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 52: Responsible Travel in The Western Ghats FEAT Pranjal Wagh | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:40:04 | |
Western Ghats is spread across four states of India and have amazing trekking spots. It is an eco fragile region and the need for responsible travel in Western Ghats is very high. Pranjal Wagh joins me to discuss responsible travel and trekking needs. We discuss about mindful behaviour around campsites and ways to ensure that we are giving back to nature and community as we visit these locations. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 51: How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World w/ Jasmeet | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:23:26 | |
Volunteer travel in India is still not popular among Indians. Finding the right volunteering opportunities are also confusing for someone doing this for the first time. In this episode, I am joined by Jasmeet. He is traveling as a volunteer and has helped many NGOs and farms with their work. He joins me to discuss what it takes to be a volunteer and how one can avoid getting cheated. Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 50: Suman Doogar on Travel and Mental Health | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:24:18 | |
Travel and mental health are often connected. This leads to two situations, people cannot plan a trip due to fear of unknown and there are people who forget their issues once they are on a trip. Today, we are talking with Suman Doogar who is a psychology teacher and a seasoned traveller. She joins me to discuss this topic along with suggesting some ways to overcome certain dilemmas. There is a lot more that we cover in this episode. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 49: How to Research Local Food FEAT The Local Guide (Nadeem Ahmed) | 20 Jun 2021 | 00:21:23 | |
Exploring local food is considered to be an important part of travel. But it is taken as a unique highlight of travel and people considered it a special affair to make it a part of their travel. Nadeem Ahmed aka The Local Guide runs a YouTube Channel where he focusses on local food and authentic regional cuisine. We discuss the factors that we should research while searching for local food. Nadeem also shares his views on content creation and how one can make it responsible/ethical. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 48: World Ocean Day With Tanvi Gautama | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:30:33 | |
Ocean conservation is one of the most important aspect of modern environment challenges. Oceans link us together, provide most of the oxygen and regulate our climate. But the topic of conservation and restoration is not on the priority. Today, on World Ocean Day, I am joined by Tanvi Gautama who is a diver, ocean photographer and has worked on Coral Restoration Projects. She shares about her journey and talks about the challenges in Marine conversation. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 92: Tattoo Tourism in India with Kirti | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
Tattoo tourism is slowly gaining popularity in India. Many international tattoo artists come here for short gigs. People also travel to places like Goa to get a tattoo made for memories. In this episode we talk to Kirti, a renowned tattoo artist, about the scope of tattoo tourism in India. We also talk about her experience as an artist and working remotely in Goa along with scams and how to ensure the best outcome. Connect with Kirti https://www.instagram.com/enby.lord/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/ | |||
| 47: World Environment Day with Earthling First | 05 Jun 2021 | 00:34:32 | |
Tamanna Sharma is the founder of Earthling First. Her venture provides solutions to reduce waste generation through sustainable planning and facilitate responsible waste disposal. Tamanna joins us to discuss about Project Jalori, where her team plans to reduce and remove waste disposal from fragile Jalori Pass altogether. The project aims to facilitate responsible travel in Tirthan Valley which is already facing the wrath of climate change and pollution. I am joined by Stephan, the founder of Himalayan Ecotourism to discuss their mission and vision. He also talks about the changes that they have brought onboard in the aftermath of the pandemic. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 46: Sustainable Tourism Development in the Himalayas With Himalayan Eco-Tourism | 21 May 2021 | 00:38:42 | |
Himalayan Ecotourism, based in GHNP’s Tirthan Valley, offers trekking and camping trips that show the travellers the best the Park has to offer. The operator offers customised all-inclusive trips (scheduled treks will start next year), led by experienced local guides and staff. I am joined by Stephan, the founder of Himalayan Ecotourism to discuss their mission and vision. He also talks about the changes that they have brought onboard in the aftermath of the pandemic. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 45: Saving a Cafe Through Crowdfunding With Gaurav Kushwaha | 08 May 2021 | 00:21:41 | |
Gaurav Kushwaha is the founder of Musafir Cafe in Bir Billing. He has a strong focus on upcycling and reducing waste generated in his ventures. During the lockdown, his cafe was on a verge of shut down but he was able to save it through crowdfunding. He speaks about waste management at cafe, his venture Musication and the future after lockdown. Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||
| 44: Travel and Consumption FEAT Petrichor Living Shala | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:18:34 | |
Permaculture is one of the philosophy that many who are associated with travel have started to use and adopt. It ensures responsible consumption and a better connection with nature. To discuss this, I have invited Shweta from Petrichor Living Shala which is a farm, studio and a sustainability education centre. We discuss permaculture, responsible consumption, slow food and a lot more. The farm is based in Kalimpong and offers a holistic experience to the travellers. Follow Petrichor at Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com http://twitter.com/dailypassengerr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber http://instagram.com/daily.passenger Music Credits Summer by Bensound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxwUy2S2n-Q | |||