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Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast100: World Environment Day Special Episode with FaguniaIn the 100th episode of the Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast, we are joined by Anil and Aditi, founders of Fagunia—winners of the Outlook Responsible Travel Award for Sustainable Leadership (Homestays). They share how their homestay evolved into a social enterprise, their community-driven initiatives, and insights on responsible travel in the mountains, tackling waste, and more.Connect with Fagunia https://www.instagram.com/fagunia/https://fagunia.com/fagunia-farmstay/Share your thoughts and feedbacksanshul.akh99@gmail.comYo...
2025-06-0437 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast99: Trekking Safety and Precautions for First Time Trekkers with Praveen RangarIn this episode, we are joined by Praveen Rangar to explore trekking safety tips for first-time trekkers. From navigating the Kedarnath Yatra to understanding the impact of climate change in the Himalayas, we discuss how to trek mindfully and promote responsible travel in Uttarakhand.Connect with Praveen https://www.instagram.com/praveen_rangar1984https://kalandiadventures.comShare your thoughts and feedbacksanshul.akh99@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videosInstagram: https://www...
2025-05-2323 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast98: When Travel Plans Go WrongIn this episode we are joined by three guests who talk about their travel plans going wrong and what were their experiences from it. Connect with our guests Akhila Baby - https://www.instagram.com/baby.got.backpack/Mrigank Agarawal - https://www.instagram.com/mrigankagrawal01/Prakriti Singh - https://www.instagram.com/praks_the_explorer/Share your thoughts and feedbacksanshul.akh99@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos
2025-05-201h 55
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast97: Letting go of your expectations in our travels with Shilaroo ProjectShilaroo Project is a slow travel-focused experimental farmstay near Narkanda, Shimla—a space designed to maximise land use for agriculture, waste-water treatment, rainwater harvesting, solar energy backup, and a serene pottery studio. In this episode, we speak with one of the founders, Virangna Kainthla, about how letting go of rigid travel itineraries can lead to deeper, more meaningful experiences. We explore what it means to travel with intention, how to build journeys around curiosity and connection, and why embracing the unexpected can be the most rewarding part of any adventure. Tune in for a refreshing take on conscious travel....
2025-04-0630 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast96: Transforming Hospitality Experience with Farm to FolkIn this episode, we talk to Kapil, the founder of Edible Routes. Kapil shares his inspiring journey in sustainable farming and how Edible Routes is transforming the hospitality industry through thoughtful collaborations. We dive into their impactful workshops and training programs that empower landowners and individuals to reconnect with the soil. Tune in to learn how you can make, grow, and enjoy your own food—right from your backyard!Connect with Edible Routes https://www.instagram.com/edibleroutes/https://edibleroutes.com/Share yo...
2025-03-2316 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast95: Women's Day Special Episode with Spiti Ecosphere's Founder Ishita KhannaHello, welcome to the women's day special episode of responsible travel podcast. In this episode we are joined by Ishita who is the founder of Spiti Ecosphere. We talk about her initiatives and journey as the founder of ecosphere. We discuss the impact of overtourism in the valley and want it would take to make it better. Connect with Spiti Ecospherehttps://spitiecosphere.com/https://www.instagram.com/ishitaecosphere/https://www.instagram.com/spitiecosphere/Share your thoughts and...
2025-03-0725 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast94: How Ethical Are Elephant Orphanage Tourism in Sri Lanka with RARE Sri LankaPanchali, the founder of RARE Sri Lanka, joins Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast to discuss the ethical concerns surrounding elephant orphanage tourism in Sri Lanka. We dive into the issues with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, its role in promoting unethical elephant tourism, and the broader challenges of wildlife conservation. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on responsible tourism and protecting Sri Lanka’s majestic elephants.Connect with RARE Sri Lanka https://www.raresl.org/theteam@raresl.orghttps://www.instagram.com/rare_srilanka/Share yo...
2025-02-1639 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast93: How Climate Change is Affecting Tourism with Gunjeet SraIn the first episode of 2025, we talk about how climate change is affecting tourism. In this episode we are joined by Gunjeet who is a journalist based in Uttarakhand. She is closely observing the impact of climate change in the hill state and shares her views in this episode.We also discuss changing travel patterns and how it would look in a world affected by climate change.Connect with Gunjeethttps://www.instagram.com/gunjsra/https://www.instagram.com/sbcltr.in/Share your thoughts and feedbacks
2025-02-0822 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast92: Tattoo Tourism in India with KirtiTattoo tourism is slowly gaining popularity in India. Many international tattoo artists come here for short gigs. People also travel to places like Goa to get a tattoo made for memories.
In this episode we talk to Kirti, a renowned tattoo artist, about the scope of tattoo tourism in India. We also talk about her experience as an artist and working remotely in Goa along with scams and how to ensure the best outcome.
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2024-11-0322 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast91: Backyard Nature Trails in Goa with Khoj-aaoGoa is a major biodiverse regions of India. It is known for its varied flora and fauna that is often overlooked compared to other its popular tourist attractions.
In this episode, Pooja, co-founder Khoj-aao joins me to discuss the nature trails and backyard trails of Goa. We talk about overtourism in Goa and the effect of climate crisis hitting the state.
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2024-10-1039 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast90: Responsible Pet Friendly Vacation, dos and donts with Shikha (Pawcation India)Responsible pet vacation has become a trend in India. The lack of information around often ends up ruining the vacation experience for pets, pet parents and the property.
In this episode, we talk to Shikha Khandelwal who is also the founder of Pawcation India to talk about responsible vacation experience with pets and how to ensure that you don't come across as an irresponsible traveler.
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2024-09-2724 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast89: Tackling Overtourism in Nepal with Community Homestay NetworkCommunity 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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2024-08-3122 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast88: The Ethics of Elephant Tourism w/ The Elephant SoulIn 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.
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Resources
Save the Asian Elephant - Advocacy group for Asian elephants based in the UK: https://stae.org/gallery/
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2024-08-2226 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast87: Community Outreach for Waste Management with Nidhi SharmaNidhi 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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2024-08-1125 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast86: Farmstay Experience w/ Sukh Agro FarmsThe 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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2024-07-2820 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast85: Backpacking as a married couple with Meghna and AmanIn 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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2024-07-2333 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast84: Reviving Manipur's Community Powered Tourism with Living ManipurLiving 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...
2024-07-2221 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast83: Belgadia Palace and Tourism in Mayurbhanj with Mrinalika Bhanj DeoBelgadia 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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2024-07-2136 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast82: What is Sustainable Luxury ft. Avinash Pratap SinghAvinash 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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2023-10-1231 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast81: How LivingSeas Promotes Ocean Conservation Through Diving ProgramsLivingseas 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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2023-09-2626 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast80: Unconscious Bias in Travel with OddessemaniaOddessemania 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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2023-09-0226 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast79: Stopping The Usage of Plastic Bottles in Bali with Refill My BottleIn 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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2023-08-2021 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast78: Investing in Community Based Regenerative Tourism with StayAlteredToday 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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2023-08-0944 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast77: Experiences beyond destinations in North East India with The FreefolkDeepika 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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2023-08-0447 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast76: Ecotourism as wellbeing for communities with Tieedi Forest GardenWe 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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2023-07-1221 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast75: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation in travelOften, 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...
2023-07-0425 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast74: Ebikes in Srinagar with Curve Electric's Founder Sheikh YameenSheikh 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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2023-06-1426 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast73: World Environment Day Special Episode with Shomita BhattacharyaIn 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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2023-06-0431 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast72: Daily Passenger X Booking.com: Sustainable Travel Report 2023Santosh 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...
2023-05-1420 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast71: How Slow Travel Changes Your Life with Shishira and NavneethVloggers 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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2023-05-0320 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast70: Travel in Coorg, Coffee Tourism and Self Sustained Homestays with GeetikaIn 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
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2023-04-0126 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast69: Women's Day Special Episode with Tracey Pauline AlbertIn 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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2023-03-0819 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast68: Community Library in Hills w/Taru ShikhaIn 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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2023-02-2524 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast67: Breaking Stereotypes in Camping Business with Roar Ventures' Prakriti SinghPrakriti 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.
Contact for bookings - https://roarventures.in/
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2023-01-1829 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast66: The Reality of Organizing Sustainable Music Festivals in Hills with Prakhar GuptaPrakhar 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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2022-12-2523 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast66: A guide to low-waste travel with your children with Sonika BhasinLow-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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2022-12-1721 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast65: Vrushali on her first Zero Waste Bootcamp in RishikeshVrushali 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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2022-11-1715 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast64: How Travel Shapes Children with RashiRashi 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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2022-08-2719 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast63: Save Thano Movement - World Environment Day Special EpisodeSave 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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2022-06-0532 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast62: The Cigarette Bud Problem at Tourist Places - World No Tobacco Day Special Episode31st 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.
2022-05-3127 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast61: Jodhpur Beyond Forts and HavelisTourists 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 l...
2022-05-1513 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast60: Making Travel Sustainable Through Carbon Credit SystemSarthak 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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2022-05-0328 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast59: Earth Day with Pranav NarangPranav 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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2022-04-2226 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast58: Harms of Geotagging with Johann DanielsGeogtagging 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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2022-02-0226 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast57: Tanya Jain on Revenge TravelRevenge 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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2022-01-0726 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast56: Volunteering in Auroville with Anjali AggarwalAuroville 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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2021-12-2527 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast55: How One Company is Eliminating Greenwashing and Bringing Eco-friendly Hotels On A Single PlatformThe 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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2021-08-1323 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast54: Cycling As A Travel Activity with Bikepacking IndiaCycling 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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2021-08-1019 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast53: Greenwashing in Handicraft Industry W/ Kavya SaxenaGreenwashing 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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2021-08-0120 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast52: Responsible Travel in The Western Ghats FEAT Pranjal WaghWestern 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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2021-07-2040 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast51: How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World w/ JasmeetVolunteer 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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2021-07-1523 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast50: Suman Doogar on Travel and Mental HealthTravel 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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2021-07-0224 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast49: 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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2021-06-2021 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast48: World Ocean Day With Tanvi GautamaOcean 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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2021-06-0830 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast47: World Environment Day with Earthling FirstTamanna 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.
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2021-06-0534 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast46: Sustainable Tourism Development in the Himalayas With Himalayan Eco-TourismHimalayan 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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2021-05-2138 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast45: Saving a Cafe Through Crowdfunding With Gaurav KushwahaGaurav 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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2021-05-0821 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast44: Travel and Consumption FEAT Petrichor Living ShalaPermaculture 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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2021-04-2618 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast43: Plastic Free Travel in Bali with Refill My BottleRefuse, 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.
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2021-04-0408 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast42: Post Lockdown Travel in Himachal PradeshTravel 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 t...
2021-03-3122 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast41: The Art and Heart of Travel Storytelling with Pankaj SinghTravel 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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2021-03-1724 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast40: Eco-Conscious Living and Travel with Damini ShewkaniDamini 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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2021-02-2743 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast39: Mindful Travel Writing and Photography with Trishna MohantyAs 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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2021-02-0628 min
Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast38: Teaching in Meghayala FEAT Trishna MohantyLiving 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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2020-12-1931 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast37: Kasol Music Festival with Sam PillaiCovid 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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2020-12-1525 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast36: Himani Chabra on Her Life as a Doodle ArtistHimani 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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2020-11-2721 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast35: How to Write a Travel Blog Responsibly FEAT Samarpita SharmaModern 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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2020-11-1117 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast34: Navneet Sodhi on Community Travel and AwarenessBeing 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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2020-10-3129 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast33: Solo Travel Freedom with Akanksha SiwachAkanksha 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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2020-10-2425 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast32: Conversations with Tieedi Forest GardenBased 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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2020-10-1528 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast31: Responsible Tourism and Trust Building with Locals FEAT Kipepeo IndiaKipepeo 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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2020-10-0919 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast30: Caravan Travel and Social DistancingWhen 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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2020-09-3035 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast29: Greenwashing Tourism FEAT Jaclyn YostGreenwashing 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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2020-09-2417 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast28: Farm to Table with Auroni and Shuli from Sienna Store & Cafe, KolkataFarm 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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2020-09-2042 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast27: Hetal Doshi on The Wander Girls and Female Empowerment through TourismHetal 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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2020-09-1623 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast26: How Influencers can help Promote Responsible Travel with Poorna BanerjeeThe 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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2020-09-0337 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast25: Adventure Travel Dos and Don'ts FEAT Romit Ranjan SinghAdventure 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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2020-08-2934 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast24: Traveling and supporting small businesses FEAT Shweta BandbeShweta 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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2020-08-2616 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast23: Traveling during Covid-19 - Essential Rules and RegulationsTraveling 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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2020-08-2131 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast22: Understanding Trekking Insurance with Arnab GhoshResponsible 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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2020-08-1937 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast21: Thoughts on Ecoshaming FEAT Debarati DasguptaAs 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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2020-08-1414 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast20: Ethical Birding with Titash ChakrabartiBirding 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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2020-08-1239 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast19: All About Volunteer Travel FEAT Raksha RaoVolunteering 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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2020-08-0519 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast18: Future of Music Festivals FEAT Tanish ThakkerTanish 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.
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2020-08-0140 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast17: Keeping Goa Plastic Free with Yimby IndiaResponsible 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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2020-07-2923 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast16: Responsible Content Creation FEAT Stuti BhadauriaResponsible 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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2020-07-1133 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast15: Sheena Thakur on Myths around Homestays and Travel in HimachalHomestays 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.
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2020-07-0917 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast12: Discussion on Tiger Conservation and Wildlife tourism with Narendra PatilNarendra 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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2020-07-0735 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast14: HImalayan Farmstays FEAT Manish AdlakhaHimalayan 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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2020-07-0229 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast13: Pooja Akula on Green Hotels InitiativePooja 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.
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2020-06-2722 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast11: Plogging FEAT Plogga IndiaPlogging 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.
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2020-06-1929 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast10: Going Local FEAT Purvi KamaliyaThe 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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2020-06-1734 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast9: Praveen Chauhan on Happy Hands Project Bodh GayaFlowercycling 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.
I also talk about t he journey of this podcast and how the idea came to life.
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2020-06-1313 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast8: Cleaning Himalayas and post covid-19 travel FEAT Avinash Pratap SinghAvinash'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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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avinashp_singh/
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2020-06-1218 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast7: Bhavita Modi on Preserving Indian HandloomsHandlooms 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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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travelista_in_saree/
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2020-06-1123 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast6: World Environment Day with Green AmmoIn 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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2020-06-0529 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast5: Life in Mountains and Youtube vs Tiktok FEAT Nidhi IyerWe 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.
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https://www.instagram.com/nidhipie/
https://www.instagram.com/kitchen.rain/
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2020-06-0328 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast4: Overtourism in JibhiJibhi 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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2020-05-3015 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast3: Etosha Chatterjee on Responsible Trekking and Waste ManagementEtosha 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.
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2020-05-3025 minDaily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast1: Responsible Homestay Living and Community Participation with Sayan NathDo 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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