Sustainable Travel Talks – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) with the sustainable tourism consultant Samantha Smits.

Samantha shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship (in the space of a few months), detailing her comprehensive studies and hands-on experience in fostering community-led tourism initiatives. Through her story, we uncover the nuanced balance between reaping the benefits of tourism and mitigating its environmental impacts.Samantha's expertise shines as she explores the transformative power of CBT, highlighting how it empowers communities, preserves cultural heritage, and promotes environmental stewardship.

We also tackle the challenging yet crucial conversation about finding harmony between tourism development and environmental conservation, offering insights into sustainable practices that benefit both the planet and its people. For those looking to dive deeper into Samantha's work or connect with her, visit her website at https://smitssustourconsultancy.com/. Join us in this enlightening discussion that bridges the gap between passion, purpose, and the planet.

Join us for a captivating episode as we explore the dynamic world of sustainable travel in South East Asia with Stuart McDonald, the esteemed creator of Travelfish and Couchfish. Living and traveling in the region since 1993, McDonald is an unrivaled expert in South East Asian travel. His unique insights and extensive experience make him a leading voice in promoting sustainable travel practices.

https://www.travelfish.org/

This week we decided to do something a bit different. Because Netflix's Seaspiracy is such a HUGE hit but with so much controversial conversations around it, we wanted to discuss about it ourselves. We talk about the critique it has been given, and what we feel is justified and what isn't.

You'll love this episode, but make sure you watch the documentary before jumping in #spoilers!

Enjoy, peace and love :)

This week we delve into the subject of volunteer tourism. We discuss the different types and debate how ethical it really is. If you are someone that has an interest in travel and ethics or wanting to volunteer abroad, this episode is a must to listen to!

This week we have a special guest joining us from Birkenspanner, Maxence Bolle.
Max and his business partner Tim Gewiss met each other back in 2017 and just months later, Birkenspanner came into existence. In this episode, we talk to Max about the process of setting up not only his first-ever sustainable company but his first-ever company! We get to know the steps and what his learnings have been.

Birkenspanner is a German-based company (global expanse incoming) focused on sustainable products specifically for music festivals and the outdoors. They sell products such as sustainable glitter, water flasks, shampoo bars & more.

Check out birkenspanner's website: https://birkenspanner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birkenspanner/?hl=en

Of course don't forget to follow us on Instagram either for tips, tricks, and sustainable life content: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabletraveltalks/

As winter has well and truly arrived, we decided to delve into the topic of snowsports. Looking into the history of both snowboarding and skiing. We cover topics including snowsport clothing, ski resorts, and the future of the activity. Check it out to learn more about the industry and its contribution to climate change and what it's doing to mitigate it.

Of course in true Peigi & Roberto style, we try to make things light-hearted and fun while sharing easily digestible information.

Enjoy, and don't forget to follow us on instagram: @sustainabletraveltalks

This week we look into the subject of solo travel. With Corona making us spend more time than ever with ourselves, maybe traveling alone seems like a more accessible idea to people when we can once again explore. We bust some myths about solo travel, share personal stories, discuss love on the road and possible dangers. We also welcome a brand new segment just for a laugh! Enjoy podcasters!

This week we look into the topic of haycations, or farm stays as they are also called. This type of tourism has evolved over the years as mass farming has come into play, and the smaller local farms need to look into ways of generating revenue. But benefits are two-fold with travelers finding holistic and educational benefits in such travels. Of course, we also discuss sheep shagging and cow hugging, and everything in-between as well. Enjoy!

The topic of wildlife tourism continues, this week we look into the subject of marine mammal parks. We have our first ever guest, Katheryn Wise from World Animal Protection. She was the campaign manager for the recent documentary fooled by a smile. In this episode, we discuss both the documentary and the topic of the marine entertainment business and all of the controversies that come with it. As usual, we provide interesting facts, insights along the way with valuable solutions on how we can act for a better future.

Useful links:
Fooled by a smile documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9yOWtjFANs

World Animal Protection Website:
https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/

Wildlife, not entertainers page:
https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/campaigns/animals-wild/wildlife-not-entertainers

This week we discuss a topic dear to our hearts, wildlife! As animal lovers, we want to discuss issues around wildlife tourism. How it has changed over the years and if ethical wildlife tourism even exists. This is part of a two-part episode. This week we concentrate on land animals.