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What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writer Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about wha...

At first glance Orphanage Tourism sounds really positive. Helping while you travel feels meaningful. But over the years, researchers and chi...

Erin and Kattie discuss what visa runs are, and why Thailand is cracking down on this travel "hack" to extend visa eligibility. POSTCARD epi...

The island of Socotra has recently become popularized online. But in January 2026, geopolitics broke this illusion of this island being a de...

Erin and Kattie unpack the troubling nuances of trophy hunting tourism, sharing an unaired clip from their interview with Janna Giacoppo abo...

In early 2025, a new luxury hotel development from Marriot was announced. The Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp promises visitors “front...

Erin and Kattie unpack the ongoing Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and why the Mayor of Milan is saying they're set to be most sustainab...

Climate change is having an impact on how predictable seasons are, affecting ecosystems and as well as the daily life and livelihoods of peo...

Erin and Kattie dig into interesting travel predictions for 2026, from noctourism and hushpitality to cold-weather travel and literary touri...

HomeExchange got a lot of love after the release 2006's Christmas RomCom, "The Holiday". Now, there's a new rise in house swapping! Erin and...

What is it like to travel with severe food allergies? Erin and Kattie chat with food allergy consultant Allie Bahn about what it takes to tr...

AI is becoming increasingly embedded into the travel planning experience. While AI might seem like a great hack for creating a travel itiner...

Joi Schweitzer joins the podcast to unpack the ins and outs of what it takes to become a pilot as a black woman and the state of representio...

Erin and Kattie discuss the recent fireworks display in the Himalayan region of Tibet, which drew backlash and an apology from outdoor brand...

Erin chats with Cary Lowe and his wife Trish Butler. Trish lives with multiple sclerosis and uses a mobility scooter, and she and Cary have...

Erin and Kattie discuss Germany Tourism's latest AI Travel Influencer, Emma and the nuances around authentic travel content. They also revie...

Erin chats with Julian Hockin‑Grant about the Tribal Park Allies program, an initiative created by the Claoquiat First Nation on Vancouver I...

Erin and Kattie discuss what constitutes a "New World Wonder," and why Egypt refused to participate in the contest to decide what would appe...

Travel media still often presents a narrow version of what travel looks like, and interracial couples are rarely a part of that picture. For...

Erin and Kattie are hitting the feed with a new monthly series of "POSTCARDS"! In between each regular episode, catch discussions on the lat...

Sex tourism has existed for hundreds of years. And with the rise of globalization, it’s become a booming industry that exists in most corner...

Over the last few years, we’ve all noticed and felt the impact of growing inflation. During economic downturns, the tourism industry typical...

You probably follow a few travel content creators on social media, and every once in a while, you’ll likely notice that they share content f...

Erin and Kattie recap the season 3 FINALE of HBO's The White Lotus, unpacking each characters wild trajectory and crowing the Most Concienci...

Erin and Kattie recap S3E7 of HBO's The White Lotus, unpacking Gary and Chloe's proposition to Saxon, Gaitok's determination to avoid confli...

Erin and Kattie recap S3E6 of HBO's The White Lotus, unpacking Saxon and Lochlans morning-after hanxiety, Gary's motives, Timothy's decent i...

Over the last few decades, tourists have been going out of their way to see places before they disappear, from Antartica to Australia. This...

Erin and Kattie recap S3E5 of HBO's The White Lotus, unpacking Belinda’s "Thriller-Romance-Novel Era", the reckoning of Piper’s lies and amb...

Curious Tourism recaps S3E4 of The White Lotus ! Find a new recap out every Thursday morning until the end of the season. Follow us on Insta...

Curious Tourism is recaps S3E3 of The White Lotus ! Erin and Kattie share their theories and internet deep cuts about the tsunami is that is...

Curious Tourism is recaps S3E2 of The White Lotus ! Erin and Kattie share their theories on the monkeys, Belinda seeing Greg (aka Gary) agai...

When you think of traveling to Canada, what do you think of? Maybe beautiful nature, ice hockey, or maple syrup. But these aspects are just...

Curious Tourism is recapping the third season of HBO's The White Lotus ! In every recap, Erin and Kattie unpack their feelings about the sho...

Join Erin Hynes and Amanda Kendle as they explore mindful travel, cultural awareness, social media impact, and tips for responsible tourism...

Responsible, sustainable tourism has been gaining more and more attention, but now there’s the risk of "social washing". Lily Girma joins th...

“Is it safe to travel there” is a commonly asked question to most travel bloggers and creators. It’s also one of the most difficult to answe...

Food is more than just a means of sustenance – it’s an essential part of every culture. This makes food a big part of the travel experience....

According to science, travel can change us. Erin chats with JoAnna Haugen about the ways that travel can change us. They unpack how turning...

After two months abroad, Erin and Kattie finally reunite over a stable internet connection and talk about Erin's 150 day trip so far! They d...

Erin and Kattie sit down together to chat about Erin's big news, big year, and big travel plans for 2024! Happy Holidays! If you're a fan of...

Spending time outdoors is a big part of travel and tourism. But the outdoors are vulnerable, and it’s important that we all know how to enjo...

Museums are important spaces where the stories of people, culture, history, and our planet, are both preserved and shared. When you’re trave...

In Oaxaca, Mexico, there’s a growing trend of Canadian snowbirds buying up beachfront land, being promised that these properties will be the...

We all have a responsibility to share our travels mindfully. This is because what we post on social media, write, or say about the places we...

Is it responsible to visit zoos? Some argue that animals in zoos suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed. But zoos can also be real...

In 2021, a documentary came out that addresses the inconvenient truths of the tourism industry. The Last Tourist explores the benefits, and...

Thinking back to the flights you've taken in the last few years, how many times have you noticed a woman-identifying pilot boarding the plan...

If you take a quick browse through travel media, you'll notice a lot of cliches like, "wild", "untouched", and "remote". These descriptions...

What is halal travel, and how inclusive is the tourism industry really when it comes to Muslim travelers? Erin is joined by Soumaya T. Hamdi...

What is responsible tourism, really? We’ve been exploring this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible...

What is responsible travel? We’ve been unpacking this question for years, looking for tangible ways that we can be more responsible traveler...