After we've read quite a number of books about taking long walks for the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club it seemed only right to have a podcast episode about walking, too. It's also a kind of substitute for a long walk I can't take right now thanks to border closures ... one day! There's …
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Ethical Wildlife Tourism: Elephants are Many Shades of Grey: Episode 252 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Should we ride elephants? (For me, the answer is definitely no.) But did you know that at one stage, the offering of elephant rides was seen as being part of "saving" them from a tortuous life working in the forestry industry, dragging heavy logs around? And did you know there are now …
Penny Rafferty: Deep Dive Into Thoughtful Travel: Episode 251 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
When I listened to Penny Rafferty speak about the sustainable future of travel with some optimism at a conference (virtual, of course!) earlier this year, I knew I wanted to chat with her for The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Penny has had the chance to understand the travel and tourism industry from …