Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast
By Anshul Kumar Akhoury
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.
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Daily Passenger Responsible Travel PodcastOct 15, 2020
82: What is Sustainable Luxury ft. Avinash Pratap Singh
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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81: How LivingSeas Promotes Ocean Conservation Through Diving Programs
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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80: Unconscious Bias in Travel with Oddessemania
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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Website - https://www.oddessemania.in/
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79: Stopping The Usage of Plastic Bottles in Bali with Refill My Bottle
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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Website - https://refillmybottle.com/
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78: Investing in Community Based Regenerative Tourism with StayAltered
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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https://www.instagram.com/stayaltered/
Learn more - https://stayaltered.com/purpose/
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77: Experiences beyond destinations in North East India with The Freefolk
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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76: Ecotourism as wellbeing for communities with Tieedi Forest Garden
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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Website - https://tieedi.in/about/
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75: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation in travel
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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74: Ebikes in Srinagar with Curve Electric's Founder Sheikh Yameen
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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73: World Environment Day Special Episode with Shomita Bhattacharya
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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72: Daily Passenger X Booking.com: Sustainable Travel Report 2023
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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71: How Slow Travel Changes Your Life with Shishira and Navneeth
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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70: Travel in Coorg, Coffee Tourism and Self Sustained Homestays with Geetika
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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69: Women's Day Special Episode with Tracey Pauline Albert
In this Women's Day special episode, we speak with Tracey 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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68: Community Library in Hills w/Taru Shikha
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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67: Breaking Stereotypes in Camping Business with Roar Ventures' Prakriti Singh
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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66: The Reality of Organizing Sustainable Music Festivals in Hills with Prakhar Gupta
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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65: Vrushali on her first Zero Waste Bootcamp in Rishikesh
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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64: How Travel Shapes Children with Rashi
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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63: Save Thano Movement - World Environment Day Special Episode
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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62: The Cigarette Bud Problem at Tourist Places - World No Tobacco Day Special Episode
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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61: Jodhpur Beyond Forts and Havelis
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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60: Making Travel Sustainable Through Carbon Credit System
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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59: Earth Day with Pranav Narang
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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58: Harms of Geotagging with Johann Daniels
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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57: Tanya Jain on Revenge Travel
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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56: Volunteering in Auroville with Anjali Aggarwal
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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55: How One Company is Eliminating Greenwashing and Bringing Eco-friendly Hotels On A Single Platform
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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54: Cycling As A Travel Activity with Bikepacking India
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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53: Greenwashing in Handicraft Industry W/ Kavya Saxena
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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52: Responsible Travel in The Western Ghats FEAT Pranjal Wagh
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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51: How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World w/ Jasmeet
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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50: Suman Doogar on Travel and Mental Health
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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49: How to Research Local Food FEAT The Local Guide (Nadeem Ahmed)
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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48: World Ocean Day With Tanvi Gautama
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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47: World Environment Day with Earthling First
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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46: Sustainable Tourism Development in the Himalayas With Himalayan Eco-Tourism
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.
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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45: Saving a Cafe Through Crowdfunding With Gaurav Kushwaha
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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44: Travel and Consumption FEAT Petrichor Living Shala
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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43: Plastic Free Travel in Bali with Refill My Bottle
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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42: Post Lockdown Travel in Himachal Pradesh
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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41: The Art and Heart of Travel Storytelling with Pankaj Singh
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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40: Eco-Conscious Living and Travel with Damini Shewkani
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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39: Mindful Travel Writing and Photography with Trishna Mohanty
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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38: Teaching in Meghayala FEAT Trishna Mohanty
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37: Kasol Music Festival with Sam Pillai
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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36: Himani Chabra on Her Life as a Doodle Artist
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35: How to Write a Travel Blog Responsibly FEAT Samarpita Sharma
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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34: Navneet Sodhi on Community Travel and Awareness
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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33: Solo Travel Freedom with Akanksha Siwach
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