In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks.
As an experienced international tour leader, Jessica’s journey led her to Mongolia, where she has been based since 2006. In 2010, she co-founded Eternal Landscapes with a local partner, challenging traditional tourism perceptions of the country. Eternal Landscapes is a business with a social conscience driven by a clear set of ethics and values. Their pride lies in their commitment to making a positive impact in Mongolia, supporting a diverse spectrum of Mongolian society, and challenging the conventional stereotypes and clichés associated with tourism in Mongolia. A highlight of their commitment is 'Chandmana Erdene,’ an initiative to provide long-term tourism training and employment opportunities for Mongolian women.
Christine and Jess discuss:
· The sense of family, love, and joy fostered by the Mongolian communities visited by Eternal Landscapes
· The power of slow, mindful travel
· Nature-positive travel, responsible photography, and true community-based tourism
· Ways to create responsive itineraries based on community engagement and respect
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks.
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Visithttps://www.eternal-landscapes.co.uk/ to find out more about Eternal Landscapes Mongolia. Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter. Learn more about the community center Jessica and her team are building.
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jessica Brooks (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by
