Roaming Roots

Adventure-Chill with eco-cabins close to home | Reinier van der Veeken from Tur Experiences

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:00 GMT

Join me for a fascinating chat with Reinier van der Veeken, the founder of an eco-conscious cabin rental company called Tur Experiences.

In this episode, we dive into their unique approach to sustainability, commitment to zero-emission construction, and passion for chill adventures close to home.

Listen in as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of building eco-friendly accommodations and their vision for the future.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Tur Experiences

Climate Point

Critical Questions in Sustainability and Hospitality

Exploring Asia Responsibly: Eco-friendly Tips and Unforgettable Experiences with Jeremy Tran

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sustainable travel in Asia with my guest, Jeremy Tran, an expert in eco-tourism and founder of an innovative travel platform. Jeremy shares his wealth of knowledge on green travel, local experiences, and inspiring change makers throughout the region.

Links and Resources:

Sainha

Jeremy's LinkedIn profile.

Asia Sustainable Travel Briefing

Palau Pledge

BBC coverage of Palau Pledge

Phong Nha caves

Son Doong Expedition Tour

For access to my growing library of resources, visit bycause.co/resources

I hope this episode has inspired you to consider sustainable and immersive travel experiences in Asia. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and check out my website at bycause.co for more resources and information on green travel.

Until next time, happy green travels!

Kicking off: How the World Cup in Qatar led to a podcast about responsible travel

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Today is a solo episode.

I take you with me on the journey which led me to start a podcast about responsible travel a tourism.

If you have suggestions for topics or specific questions you want me to raise, please get in touch at https://bycause.co/

You can get access to my growing library of resources related to the future of travel at https://bycause.co/resources

Finding a new rhythm for tourism | Andreas Koch from Tourythm

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Create a sustainable future: Join forces to unlock the power of tourism for good.

"I'm an optimist that we can create a better world, and I realized that tourism can be a very good multiplicator for that world."

Andreas Koch has 25 years of experience in the sustainable tourism industry. He is the co-founder of the companies blueContec and Tourythm, which works to make travel a force for good.

Andreas Koch, a biologist and environmental management policy student, saw the potential for tourism to spread values of sustainability. For thirteen years he worked at TUI, a big European travel company, and co-founded a sustainable tourism NGO.

He works with destinations, hotels and corporations to create a sustainability “rhythm” by connecting guests, employees, suppliers and local farmers. Through his long track-record in this space and by experiencing the changes during this time, Andreas sees tourism as a chance to create a better world.

Resources:

Tourythm

blueContec

Andreas on LinkedIn

The Tourythm Magazine (a must-read!)

The Inner Development Goals

Today's Travel Toolkit: Byway

Connect with me:

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The Power of Storytelling in Mindful Travel | Amit Jaipuria from Postcard

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Today I have the pleasure of having Amit Jaipuria, the Founder and Chief Experience Designer at Postcard, as my guest.

Postcard is a travel media platform that aims to bring together a global community of stakeholders interested in promoting mindful travel through storytelling.

The platform's mission is to build a global database of local travel stories and inspire people to travel with empathy and understanding, and to demand more sustainable and inclusive practices from their travel experiences.

In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of connecting across borders, the story behind Postcard, and how AI is playing a role in the future of travel.

Join me as I explore the future of travel and learn about the power of storytelling to connect us and inspire empathy.

Links:

Postcard

The story about the Pashmina Trail

Postcard on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Promoting responsible tourism on the Canary Islands | John Dale Beckley from Canary Green

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Welcome back to Roaming Roots!

Check out my own private library of resources on responsible and mindful travel and tourism:

https://bycause.co/resources

I think todays episode should be very interesting to many of you, because of the destination that we will be talking about. This destination is almost like a second home to many Norwegians and I think also globally this is a very popular place to go. We are talking about the Canary Islands.

My guest today is John Dale Beckley.

John is the founder and manager of the Sustainable Tourism non profit CANARY GREEN, which is the only English speaking non profit dedicated to sustainable tourism on the Canary Islands. They want to help the ~14 million tourists visiting the Islands each year to travel more sustainably. That is why they have made it their mission to showcase and promote the responsible and sustainable initiatives on the Canary Islands. Together with local businesses and travelers globally they help create this positive and necessary change.

Links:

Canary Green Instagram YouTube

John on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

The hotel we mentioned in the episode: Mynd Hotel

Today's Travel Toolkit:

May I speak to the manager, please

Travel with purpose, no guilt | Byron Thomas from Niarra Travel

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Roaming Roots, everyone!

Today I have the pleasure of having Byron Thomas, founder of Niarra Travel, as my very first guest.

Niarra Travel is a company that operates on the principles of transparency and purpose, creating unforgettable trips to inspiring places while directing more tourism revenue to the people and communities protecting our increasingly fragile natural world.

In this episode, we will be exploring the future of travel and tourism with Byron, we will learn about his background and how he got into the industry, as well as the work that Niarra Travel does. We will also be discussing the importance of conservation and connecting people, the dilemmas related to travel, and what we can do to make travel more responsible.

I have to say that this conversation changed some of my views about travel and that was exactly what I hoped for with this podcast! And coming from Scandinavia, where the term flight shame originated, Byron gave me some food for thought.

Links:

Niarra Travel

How to choose a responsible tour operator, by Byron Thomas

Today's Travel Toolkit:

The Bucket List Eco Experiences: Traveling the World, Sustaining the Earth, by Juliet Kinsman

Roaming Roots will live at Bycause.co and you can follow the journey by signing up to the newsletter.

To get a direct link to my constantly evolving library of responsible travel resources, go to bycause.co/resources.

Coming soon: Roaming Roots - Exploring the future of travel and tourism

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Roaming Roots is a podcast dedicated to exploring the future of conscious and responsible travel and tourism.

If you’re like me and have this urge to travel and explore the world, but you really want to do it in a way that is not harmful to the planet, then you’re exactly the kind of person I’m creating this podcast for.

Listen to learn about what the future of travel looks like, hear from industry experts and innovative travelers who are pushing the boundaries of what it means to roam responsibly.

Roaming Roots is launching on February 1st.