Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast: Recent Episodes
Anshul Kumar Akhoury
I am Anshul Akhoury, and I am an award winning travel blogger from India. I am an advocate of responsible travel in India and have won Silver in Outlook Traveller India Responsible Travel Awards. I have worked in Himalayas to control plastic pollution, raise awareness for climate change in India and volunteered in Ladakh for preservation of Snow Leopard Habitats.
Here, on this podcast, I will connect with different experts from the field of responsible travel who have done something significant in this field. I hope that these episodes will help you travel more responsibly in India and around the world.
My other profiles Blog - www.dailypassenger.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram - Instagram.com/untamed_bachelor
Community Homestay Network is a social enterprise that supports a network of community homestays in Nepal. We connect travelers with communities across the country, promoting homestays, providing livelihoods to locals, and fostering a culture of authentic and responsible travel.
Through their initiatives, they have empowered local communities, preserving Nepal’s rich cultural heritage while offering unique travel experiences.
In this episode, we are joined by Ayusha, CEO of Community Homestay Network, to discuss sustainable travel and how community development in Nepal is being driven through the homestay experience.
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In this episode we sit with Diana who is the founder of The Elephant Soul to discuss elephant tourism and why it is not recommended. We also talk about various ways we can help these endangered species and what it would take to spread the awareness.
Connect with Diana and Elephant Soul
https://www.instagram.com/the.elephant.soul/
https://www.theelephantsoul.com/home
Resources
- Save the Asian Elephant - Advocacy group for Asian elephants based in the UK: https://stae.org/gallery/
- Elephant Aid International - Organization promoting elephant welfare practices and compassionate care in Asia https://elephantaidinternational.org/helping-elephants-in-asia/
- Wildlife SOS - One of India's top elephant welfare organization: https://wildlifesos.org/our-work/elephants/ People can volunteer for a week at their Elephant Conservation and Care Center
- Gentle Giants Elephants - Award-winning organization promoting ethical treatment and rescue of former working elephants in Thailand: https://gentlegiantselephants.org/
- Elephant Friendly Tourist Guide by World Animal Protection: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/our-campaigns/wildlife/commercial-exploitation/travel-tourism/elephant-friendly-tourist-guide/
- Responsible Elephant Tourism in Asia blog post by The Elephant Soul https://www.theelephantsoul.com/hce/responsible-elephant-tourism-asia
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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.
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https://www.instagram.com/wastewarriors/
Volunteer with Waste Warriors
https://www.wastewarriors.org/work-with-us/#volunteering
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Learn more - https://stayaltered.com/purpose/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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/
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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.
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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.
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In this Women's Day special episode, we speak with Tracy 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Low-waste travel is an interesting prospect of traveling when you are alone but it becomes another level of challenging when you do it with your family or children. In this episode, I join Sonika Bhasin who has been doing this and training her 4 year old son to follow her footsteps.
Sonika is a media professional, mother of a 4-year-old, and a follower of sustainable lifestyle. She shares her idea of sustainable travel and making life experiences low waste one through minimal efforts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Refuse, reuse and refill are three words that guarantee to reduce the plastic pollution around the world. And while it is true that it is not one person's responsibility, we can always do our part and hope there is someone fighting this battle on a bigger scale. Refill my Bottle is one such entity that started in Bali and is working their way towards many different destinations of South East Asia with one mission, reducing plastic.
This podcast shares a short glimpse of their work. We discuss their future projects and expectations from the tourists who will be visiting Bali post pandemic.
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Travel rules and restrictions have changed due to Covid 19. Now every traveller has to keep this aspect in their mind while traveling. This podcast features 4 travelers who decided to explore different parts of this state after the lockdown rules were lifted. Now that vaccines are available, this podcast will help you make better decisions when you plan a future trip to this quaint part of the country.
I speak with Chandroma Ray, Avantika Chaturvedi, Purva Kini and Kavitha Ananthan for their experience and suggestions on keeping yourself safe. Each of my guests had a different reason to travel and chose a location according to that. This episode of Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast will help those who plan to work remotely, volunteer or just spend some days away from the civilization during their trip to Himachal Pradesh.
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Travel is a privilege and it often results in certain negative actions. Empathy is the strongest tool that will help you understand the pain through which your host goes through while planning a trip for you.
In this episode, I speak with Pankaj Singh, one of the founders of Faraway Originals. We discuss the concept of storytelling and what his team does at Faraway Originals. Pankaj also touches a few points that are important in ensuring that we are not insensitive towards our hosts and those who make our travel possible.
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Damini Shewkani is the founder of Eco-Conscious Living through which she promotes sustainable consumption, thrifting and many other responsible practices. She joins me in this episode to discuss responsible travel without being a burden in the local ecology. She holds a degree in environmental science which helps her understand the needs of the modern world and how our practices can impact others in a responsible way.
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As we continue our conversation with Trishna Mohanty, we dwell into the topic of creating content and responsible behavior around indigenous tribes and communities. She shares her experience in North East India and her approach for storytelling.
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Living in mountains and teaching is a favorite job among digital nomads. But all this comes with a lot of hardships. Trishna Mohanty has worked and supported one such school in Meghalaya and she joins this episode as a guest to share some hard hitting realities.
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Covid has affected the way we used to travel. Music festival is one of the popular sub genres of travel and with current norms and restrictions, a lot is going to change in the coming future.
Sam Pillai is the founder of Kasol Music Fetsival. He has also the motivational force behind Pehchan Street School and a lot of other initiatives working on social welfare. He joins as a guest for this episode to discuss the future of music festivals and what would change in future.
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Himani Chabra is a doodle artist who has spent a long time traveling and creating art. She joins me for this episode to talk about her journey and her experience. We also learn about her idea of traveling responsibly and turning art into a source of living.
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Modern travel blogging scenario suffers with a lot of issues. These issues lead to problems like stereotypes, overtourism and lack of genuine information. Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma is a prolific writer, editor and a blogger. She joins this episode as a guide to talk about these issues and how a blogger can write more responsibly.
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Being a part of community of travelers has many advantages. You are able to connect with other travelers and exchange ideas. Navneet Sodhi is the founder of Himalayan Talkies, a group of travelers on Facebook that provides a platform to exchange ideas and get updated information from local experts. His group is also a great place to learn about responsible travel. He joins this session to discuss the significance of travel communities and the work they have done as a part of one.
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Akanksha is a traveler who has continuously shifted her base due to her army background.. This has given her chance to explore multiple places in multiple regions. She is also a DIY, upcycling and handloom enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss her passion for travel and why responsible travel is important for her. She also shares tips and tricks on DIY and upcycling.
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Based in Darjeeling, Tieedi Forest Garden is a self sustained venture that creates stay experience in the boundaries of ethical and responsible travel. In this episode, we talk to Utsow, the founder of Tieedi Forest Garden who shares the journey of this eco-resort and every project that his team is coming up with,
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Kipepeo India is a responsible travel company and has been operating in North East India for about 10 years. They have worked extensively among different communities in order to remove the misconceptions about these places. In this episode, we talk about practices that will help remove misconceptions between locals and tourists. The founder also shares his vision for future and how a travel company can make their business more ethical.
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When we start traveling again, we will have to look for options that provide ample social distancing and hygiene as a priority. The demand for Caravan travel has surged around the world because of this reason. Capt. Suresh joins me to discuss the prospects of Caravan travel and how it can play an important role in building the trust between host and the guest. He also shares his thoughts on ethical travel as a veteran in travel industry and an environmentalist.
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Greenwashing tourism has become an evil that many cant avoid. Big corporations that follow unethical practices sell their products with this label. In this episode, we discuss Greenwashing tourism with Jaclyn Yost. Jaclyn is the founder of Ecomadic, a platform that helps travelers connect with genuine eco-travel companies through the system of reviews and feedback.
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Farm to Table as a concept promotes local eating and sourcing food from an individual entity on a smaller scale. Auroni and Shuli are the team behind Sienna Store and Cafe, a local artisan cafe based in Kolkata. The brand promotes local eating, reduces food waste and works towards uplifting artisans and creators.
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Hetal Doshi is the founder of The Wander Girls, one of the first all women's travel companies. She joins this episode to talk about her journey, the problems of Indian travel industry due to which it is suffering and facing loss and empowering women through travel industry.
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The role of influencers in travel industry is very well known. Many of these individuals have their followers in millions and have the power to speak up for the problems this industry is facing. Poorna Banerjee has been blogging since 2014 and has done a lot to promote responsible travel, and help small businesses find a bigger audience. She joins the podcast to talk about the problems of travel industry and how influencers can play a bigger role in promoting responsible travel in a post covid 19 world.
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Adventure travel in India is unorganized and a lot of entities are not in coordination with each other. This creates trust issues among the potential customers. There is lack of information from both ends so understanding how this industry functions is very important. Romit Ranjan Singh, the founder of Pahun Holidays, joins me to shares his thoughts on unorganized adventure travel industry along with effects of covid 19.
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Shweta is the founder of tripper journeys. This two year old venture promotes offbeat destinations and the businesses that are attached with it. In the times when many entities that are a part of travel industry are facing huge losses, the problems being faced by these entities that entered the market just because travel industry was at its peak. Shweta talks about these issues that have clearly affected her venture too along with a lot of interesting tidbits about travel in general.
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Traveling during Covid 19 is a risky affair. There are so many rules and regulations that many are getting confused because of the paperwork and formalities involved. in this episode, I connect with Rashi Jamuar, Saumya Nambiar and Mayuri Patel for their recent travel experience and what kind of paperworks and other formalities were involved. This topic covers domestic travel by flight, interstate road travel and international long haul flight from India to USA.
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Responsible trekking is not just a trekker's responsibility but the trek companies handling the journey are also a part of it. Even in 2020, a lot is not known about how this industry operates. Trekking insurance is one of the clauses that no one clearly knows or even cares to inquire about. Arnab Ghosh is the founder of Rocky Feet. He has been conducting treks in Ladakh and Sikkim. He talks about insurance issue and why trekkers should pressure the authorities to create a safe and trusted trekking environment.
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As environmental activism has increased around the world, the trend of ecoshaming has also become rampant. It is a big problem because It targets the wrong people for something that is not making significant damage or impact. In this episode, I speak with Debbrari Dasgupta who shares her thoughts on ecoshaming and why it is a bad practice.
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Birding is a popular touristy activity. But like every entity of travel indsutry it is also surrounded by unethical practices and misinformation. School of Birds is an organization that aims at increasing responsible travel in India in this specific field through awareness programs. In this episode, I speak with Titash Chakrabarti who is the founder of School of Birds. He explains different facts about birding and how one can enjoy this activity without harming the bird population.
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Volunteering is a major building block of responsible travel in India. Even around the world, volunteering contributes in improving lives of locals and helping communities. But not everything is shiny and bright in this world. There are a lot of scams that volunteers often get trapped into. So it is important to be careful while applying for this role. Raksha Rao has traveled through Europe volunteering with different organization. She joins us in this episode to discuss everything about volunteering that a new traveler should know.
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Tanish Thaker is the co-founder of Gatecrash India, a music agency that organizes concerts and promotes live music events in India. He has extensively attended music festivals around the world and is the right person to talk about the future of these events especially when it comes to responsible travel in India. In the time when Ziro Festival of Music, NH7 Weekender Magnetic Fields were getting more and more popular, it will be a challenge to resume the gigs with the same level of enthusiasm and support. In future, attending music festivals and concerts will also amount to our idea of responsible travel in India and Tanish is here to talk all about it.
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Responsible tourism in India is a priority. Goa being one of the most popular destinations in India, suffers with huge amount of plastic waste. In this episode, we sit with Gaurav, who is the founder of Yimby India, and talk about issue of plastic pollution in this state. He shares his journey with Yimby India and how he is ensuring that responsible tourism in Goa becomes more popular.
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Responsible content creation is an important tool of responsible travel. In a world where bloggers and influencers play an important role in determining the perception of a destination, it has become more crucial than ever to write and click in a more responsible way. Stuti Bhadauria joins this episode to talk about the importance of this practice. She also shares her experience of discovering hidden gems in Goa and heritage conservation.
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Homestays are often perceived as a place that lack luxury because the word authentic experience is attached with them. But this is not true. Certain myths around homestays discourage travellers and tourists from adding the stay to the list of their travel goals. Sheena Thakur is the founder of Blue Sheep Tirthan. She joins me for this episode to bust these myths. She also talks about the recent decision by Himachal Tourism to open the region for tourists and the adverse effect that it will create. Follow Sheena on https://www.instagram.com/thebluesheeptirthan/ https://www.instagram.com/thebluesheephome/ https://www.facebook.com/thebluesheeptirthan/
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Narendra Patil is one of the leading environmentalist who has worked around India on various wildlife conservation projects. He has been a part of Tiger conservation movement as well as snow leopard protection in Ladakh. He started traveling in the 90s and has seen the changes in Indian travel scenario over the time and he discusses everything in this episode.
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Himalayan Farmstays aims at providing an alternate source of income to the natives of villages in Ladakh. The aim is to preserve natural resources along with stop migration of the local youth. Manish has been a part of this initiative. He talks about the issues that travel and tourism in Ladakh is facing. He also shares his views on corporate entities and their role in promoting responsible travel, and how tourism industry needs to start encouraging responsible travel once the world is back on its feet.
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Pooja Akula is a solo traveler. She has worked on a number sustainable tourism initiatives and Green Hotels is one of them. In this episode, she talks about this initiative and how hotels are focusing on more ecofriendly ways to increase their green cover and reduce their carbon footprint. Pooja also talks about her inspiration and her journeys as a solo female traveler.
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Plogging is an international movement encouraging the concept of jogging and collecting waste. Plogga India represents this movement in India. We sit with Abhimanyu who is the founder of this movement to discuss the concept, the challenges and their journey so far. We also talk about the myths surrounding waste management and collection drives. Follow Plogga India - https://www.instagram.com/ploggaindia
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The modern misconception of going zero waste is that it is a very elitist term which is not true. In India, going zero waste means going back to basics without spending huge amount of money. In this episode, we talk with Purvi who has successfully achieved zero waste lifestyle and traveling by going local.
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Flowercycling is a process of using discarded flowers from temples, festivals, wedding or any public events and converting it into nature dyes. In Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Praveen Chauhan is running a successful project in collaboration with Mahabodhi Temple.
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Avinash's tryst with Himalayas began as a runner. He started taking part in marathons and soon realized that this beautiful region needed conservation. Today, Avinash leads one of the biggest cleanup movements in Himalayas, as won multiple awards for his work and is a representative for climate change advocacy.
In this episode, he joins us to discuss how he fell in love with these mountain and how he joined Waste Warriors. He also shares his thoughts on how travellers should behave post travel restrictions are lifted.
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Handlooms are an important part of Indian culture. But the travel industry has failed to promote the works of genuine artisans because there is a middleman who takes the profit and very little reaches in the hand of those who actually create these marvels.
Bhavita Modi is a lawyer and has been promoting Indian handlooms for almost 3 years now. We sit with her to discuss the shortcomings because of which this industry is failing and how a traveler or a tourist can help in reviving it.
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In this episode of Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast, we connect with members of Green Ammo, Momo and Amrit who share their journey and insights on making travel more responsible. They are creating and promoting eco-bricks all over India which is very resilient and robust. Connect with Green Ammo at - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/green_ammo/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreenAmmo-101688877845278/
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We often romanticize the feeling of moving to mountains and it is a notion that modern social media has made popular. In 5th episode of Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast, we talk to Nidhi Iyer who moved to Dharamshala 3 years back and since then a lot about her life has changed. We also talk about the current trend of Youtube vs Tiktok and who she supports. Follow Nidhi at https://www.instagram.com/nidhipie/ https://www.instagram.com/kitchen.rain/
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Jibhi is a pristine, small town in Himachal Pradesh. Recently, it came on tourist map and has started to face problems of waste management and overtourism. Lalit Kumar joins us for the 4th episode of this podcast where he shares details on what measures they are taking so protect this beautiful place. Connect with Lalit lalitomshanti@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/jibhiadventure http://www.jibhiadventure.com
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Etosha is a zero waste traveller and a waste management expert. She joins us today in this episode to share her thoughts on responsible trekking in Himalayas along with the challenges because of which we are unable to eradicate plastic pollution. She also shares some interesting experiences from her travels. Join us and make sure that you have subscribed. Follow Etosha at - https://www.instagram.com/etosha.c/
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Do we really leave no footprints while we travel? Is it possible to travel and experience a world that benefits the community of that place in the truest sense? In this episode we talk with Sayan Nath, the co-founder of Not on Map, a startup that benefits communities in various states of India by bringing their homestays on the national travel map. Sayan being an experienced traveler also shares some insights on how to explore a new place in a more responsible way so that it benefits the ecology and the demography of that place in the long run.
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North East India is an intriguing part of this country. While it has so much to offer to a traveller, only a little is known in the mainstream tourist map. Julie is the founder of Curtain Call Adventures. She joins us to discuss about the challenges that North East India faces when it comes to responsible traveling. She also shares her insights on how we as travelers can benefit the communities and the various tribes. Come join us on the first episode of Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast as we start this journey to make travel more responsible.
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Before we start our journey together to explore the limitless world of responsible tourism let's find out what this podcast is going to be all about. We will be meeting personalities who have been working in this field who will be sharing their insights on this topic.
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