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Zero To Travel PodcastThe Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a European Sleeper Train Startup with Thibault ConstantIs night train travel making a comeback? Trains have long been seen as a romantic or nostalgic way to explore a destination, but what if it could also be the most practical, comfortable, and climate-friendly way?
Thibault Constant is a French train enthusiast turned entrepreneur who built a following of 300k on his YouTube channel, Simply Railways. He’s the author of Trains de Nuit and co-founder of Nox, a new sleeper train company aiming to revolutionize overnight travel across Europe with affordable private rooms.
In this episode, host Paige McClanahan speaks with Thibault about th...
2025-11-1159 min
Wenbin Fang's Podcast PlaylistHow To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan Podcast: Zero To Travel Podcast (LS 58 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahanPub date: 2025-11-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationHow is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.
Paige McClanahan is the...
2025-11-071h 40Zero To Travel PodcastHow To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahanHow is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.
Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based in France and a regular contributor to The New York Times, where she reports on the impacts of tourism. She is also the host of The Better Travel Podcast, which aims to make sure that our...
2025-11-061h 40Zero To Travel PodcastTop 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric PagesWhat if the French Riviera you’ve seen in photos is only half the story?
Cédric Pages is the founder of WhatToDoRiviera.com, a local tour entrepreneur driving discovery across the Côte d’Azur by partnering with small operators and curating authentic experiences.
In this episode, we dive into seven hidden gems of the French Riviera that most visitors miss, plus Cédric’s journey from IT to tour guide and how he’s building a travel business that’s rooted in human connection.
Cédric shares seven of his favorite French Riviera h...
2025-09-301h 03
All Of ItHow to be an Ethical Tourist (Travel Week)This summer, anti-tourist protests have swept Europe, and other popular tourist destinations. But the popularity of travel has not slowed down. So what are the keys to being a better visitor to a different city or country? Paige McClanahan, author of the book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel, discuss how to be respectful travelers, and listeners weigh in with their thoughts.
2025-08-0421 minZero To Travel Podcast5 Unexpected Things to Do in Paris and 3 Hidden Gems in France with Paige McClanahanWhat does it really mean to get beyond the clichés in Paris?
Paige McClanahan is a journalist and author of The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She’s spent years reporting for The New York Times and has lived in France for seven years. Her work explores tourism’s power to shape communities and how we can all travel more consciously.
In this episode, Paige shares five unexpected and meaningful things to do in Paris that you’re not likely to find in a guidebook. We also talk about thr...
2025-07-2959 min
Ritual SistersEpisode 13: On Conscious Traveling with Paige McClanahanHow can we connect with the culture and people of the places we visit? How can we be stewards of the environment while traveling? In today’s episode, we speak with travel writer, speaker and author of “The New Tourist,” Paige McClanahan. She has worked as a journalist, reporting from more than a dozen countries, and is now shifting her focus towards travel writing. Paige talks about the ways that we can engage more deeply in our travels, approach new people and places with curiosity, and be a more respectful tourist overall. Contact us: rituals...
2025-07-2745 min
Critics at Large | The New YorkerWhy We TravelIt’s a confusing time to travel. Tourism is projected to hit record-breaking levels this year, and its toll on the culture and ecosystems of popular vacation spots is increasingly hard to ignore. Social media pushes hoards to places unable to withstand the traffic, while the rise of “last-chance” travel—the rush to see melting glaciers or deteriorating coral reefs before they’re gone forever—has turned the precarity of these destinations into a selling point. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz explore the question of why we travel. They trace the rich his...
2025-07-0346 minCritics at Large | The New YorkerWhy We TravelIt’s a confusing time to travel. Tourism is projected to hit record-breaking levels this year, and its toll on the culture and ecosystems of popular vacation spots is increasingly hard to ignore. Social media pushes hoards to places unable to withstand the traffic, while the rise of “last-chance” travel—the rush to see melting glaciers or deteriorating coral reefs before they’re gone forever—has turned the precarity of these destinations into a selling point. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz explore the question of why we travel. They trace the rich his...
2025-07-0346 minZero To Travel PodcastMyanmar’s Secret Railways: Uncovering Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Oppression with Clare HammondWhat hidden stories lie beneath the surface of the places you travel?Clare Hammond is an award-winning investigative journalist currently working with Global Witness to expose the issues relating to natural resources, conflict, and corruption. In 2016 while working in Myanmar, she discovered an obscure map showing a web of railways that weren’t shown on any publicly available maps. This compelled her to spend three months traveling these mysterious railways to uncover their purpose and the stories surrounding them. Her investigation took five years to complete and form the basis for her book "On the Shadow Tracks: A J...
2025-04-151h 25
Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel PodcastWhy is Last-Chance Tourism on the Rise?Over the last few decades, tourists have been going out of their way to see places before they disappear, from Antartica to Australia. This has been deemed "Last-chance tourism". We're diving into the phenomenon of last-chance tourism; how it started, why it's so appealing, and the ethical questions it raises.Paige McClanahan joins us on the show to discuss.Paige McClanahan is an American journalist based in France. Her reporting has covered multilateral trade negotiations, humanitarian crises, economic development, and the tourism industry. Links: https://www.paigemcclanahan.com/Paige's book, The New T...
2025-03-2658 min
Peace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 minPeace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 minPeace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 minZero To Travel PodcastEvolution of a Travel “Influencer” + How to Travel to Antarctica (From Affordable to Expensive) with Alyssa RamosHow can solo travel transform your life and career? What is travel influencing really like?Alyssa Ramos is one of the first solo female travel influencers. She’s the founder of My Life's A Travel Movie and has been traveling full-time as a living for over 10 years. As someone who never actually set out to become an influencer, she shares her unexpected story of building a career around full-time travel, the realities of social media influencing and travel blogging, and her experience leading tours in Antarctica.Alyssa talks about the mindset shifts that hel...
2024-10-221h 33
Gather and Go with Brian Jewell“Tourist” Isn’t a Dirty WordTravel journalist Paige McClanahan joins the podcast to share why she's excited by "the new tourist" — and how you can be one.
2024-10-1653 min
Eye on Travel with Peter GreenbergAn extended conversation with the CEO of Viking Cruises and an update on the cruise industry
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Viking Yi Dun as it sails the South China Sea from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Peter sits down with Torstein Hagen - Founder and CEO of Viking Cruises - for an extended conversation on the state of the cruise industry, his views on luxury travel, and his surprising approach to new generation fuel and sustainability. Then, Colleen McDaniel - Editor in Chief of Cruise Critic - with an update on the changes in passenger behavior as well as the surge in booking to certain surprise cruise...
2024-09-2557 min
Unpacked by AfarIt's Time to Reclaim the "Tourist" LabelThe world has had enough of "bad" tourists. But while most of us know not to trespass (with a car!) across ancient bridges or defile national heritage sites, the problems with tourism go deeper than that. Enter "The New Tourist" by journalist Paige McClanahan, a thoughtful invitation to engage with the issues facing travel—and the solutions. In today's episode, host Aislyn Greene chats with Paige about the lack of government regulation that turned tourism in Barcelona into a nightmare, the power (and peril) of social media, and what Paige means by “the new tourist.” In th...
2024-09-0547 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineTHE NEW TOURIST by Paige McClanahan, read by Paige McClanahanPaige McClanahan gives this audiobook a sense of her lived experience as a travel writer, reporter, and thoughtful interpreter of the world of travel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss her exploration of this reconsideration for how we travel, told in her appealing voice and persuasive narration. The listener goes along on forays to Iceland and Hawaii, as well as to overly visited Amsterdam and Barcelona, where travel is meaningful to the economies but not always to the locals. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by S...
2024-09-0406 min
Books & Looks#81 - Has Tourism Changed Forever? Paige McClanahan Weighs InToday we welcome Paige McClanahan, travel writer for the New York Times and author of the eye-opening new book "The New Tourist." With a career spanning continents and cultures, Paige brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation about how tourism has evolved over the past half-century. Book Spotlight: "The New Tourist": "The New Tourist" is a captivating deep dive into the world of modern travel, exploring how tourism has transformed since the 1970s. Through a blend of historical analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and over 2,000 interviews, Paige uncovers the complex realities behind an industry...
2024-08-0655 min
The New Paris Podcast135: Olympic Fever, Tourism, & Better Travel with Paige McClanahanAfter years of planning and a solid 7 months of Parisian complaining, the Olympics are here! Over their history, they have put some tourist destinations on the map, attempted to build unity, and accelerated social and infrastructural change in host cities. Of course, not everyone benefits, and the legacy of the Olympics, including the impact on tourism, is fraught. To discuss both Paris 2024 and the broader issue of tourism, the good, the bad, and the complicated, I'm joined by Paige Mclanahan, a fellow travel journalist and the author of the new book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power...
2024-08-0645 min
Storytime in ParisEp 78 - Paige McClanahan, “The New Tourist”Are you a travel lover? How much do you think about the impact your travel has on the place you’re visiting while you’re visiting it? My guest this week is Paige McClanahan. Paige is an American journalist based in France, who can now add “author” to her list of accolades with the publication of “The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel” just last month. Brilliantly researched, “The New Tourist” is part travel book, part memoir, and explores the impact that travel has had on the world, how our relationship to it has evolved, and...
2024-07-3141 min
An Intro to Anthro with 2 HumansEpisode 58: One Man’s Trip Is Another Man’s Fall, Tourism, Over-Tourism and Anti-TourismThe Two Humans stamp their passports and say “bon voyage” as they set off to find the current state of tourism.
Episode 58 – One Man’s Trip Is Another Man’s Fall: Tourism, Over-Tourism and Anti-Tourism
An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans
Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.
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2024 7 Popular Destinations That Are Limitin...
2024-07-301h 20An Intro to Anthro with 2 HumansEpisode 58: One Man’s Trip Is Another Man’s Fall, Tourism, Over-Tourism and Anti-TourismThe Two Humans stamp their passports and say “bon voyage” as they set off to find the current state of tourism.
Episode 58 – One Man’s Trip Is Another Man’s Fall: Tourism, Over-Tourism and Anti-Tourism
An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans
Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.
http://www.intro2anthro.podbean.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093893313542
IG @introtoanthrowith2humans
Resources:
Auma, Quinter
2024 7 Popular Destinations That Are Limitin...
2024-07-301h 20
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“A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages” (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and insightful dispatches from tourist spots around the globe—from Hawaii to Sau...
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Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
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“A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages” (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and insightful dispatches from tourist spots around the globe—from Hawaii to Sau...
2024-06-186h 39Zero To Travel PodcastHow To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel With Paige McClanahanHow is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based in France and a regular contributor to The New York Times, where she reports on the impacts of tourism. She is also the host of The Better Travel Podcast, which aims to make sure that our...
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
“A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages” (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and insightful dispatches from tourist spots around the globe—from Hawaii to Sau...
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Author: Paige Mcclanahan
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Travel Tips
Publisher's Summary:
“A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages” (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and insightful dispatches from tourist spots around the globe—from Hawaii to Sau...
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Title: The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel
Author: Paige Mcclanahan
Narrator: Paige Mcclanahan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
“A genuinely helpful framework for thinking about our own voyages” (The Atlantic), The New Tourist explores how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse, and offers essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and insightful dispatches from tourist spots around the globe—from Hawaii...
2024-06-186h 39Critics at Large | The New YorkerIs Travel Broken?It’s a confusing time to travel. Tourism is projected to hit record-breaking levels this year, and its toll on the culture and ecosystems of popular vacation spots is increasingly hard to ignore. Social media pushes hoards to places unable to withstand the traffic, while the rise of “last-chance” travel—the rush to see melting glaciers or deteriorating coral reefs before they’re gone forever—has turned the precarity of these destinations into a selling point. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz explore the question of why we travel. They trace the rich his...
2024-06-1348 minCritics at Large | The New YorkerIs Travel Broken?It’s a confusing time to travel. Tourism is projected to hit record-breaking levels this year, and its toll on the culture and ecosystems of popular vacation spots is increasingly hard to ignore. Social media pushes hoards to places unable to withstand the traffic, while the rise of “last-chance” travel—the rush to see melting glaciers or deteriorating coral reefs before they’re gone forever—has turned the precarity of these destinations into a selling point. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz explore the question of why we travel. They trace the rich his...
2024-06-1348 min
Travel Writing PodcastThe New Tourist: Interview With Paige McClanahanIn this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Jennifer speaks with travel journalist Paige McClanahan about her new book, The New Tourist. From Hawaii to Saudi Arabia, Amsterdam to Angkor Wat, Paige has been witness to various approaches to tourism, which led her to question not only how governments are approaching tourism, but also her own actions and insights as a tourist. Her new book seeks to help those who love to travel become better and more conscientious tourists wherever they go.
During the conversation, Paige discusses how the shift from the old to new tourist translates to travel writing...
2024-06-0737 min
The Frommer's Travel ShowMass Tourism and the JourneyerEpisode Notes
Paige McClanahan, author of "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel" discussed how the travel industry is re-shaping our planet—for the good, and bad—and what the individual traveler should do to travel in a more meaningful way.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast
2024-05-2636 min
No Tourists Allowed - An Insider's Guide to TravelPaige McClanahan Redefines Travel: Embracing the New TouristJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Paige McClanahan, a New York Times travel writer and author of the upcoming book "The New Tourist". We dive into Paige's journey from a travel guidebook writer to a trailblazing voice in the travel industry, as she shares her vision for transforming tourism into a force for good. Discover how embracing the mindset of a "new tourist" can lead to more meaningful, sustainable, and enriching travel experiences, and learn practical tips for making genuine human connections on your adventures. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about travel! ...
2024-05-1638 minZero To Travel PodcastTravel Trends, Tools, and Tips (February 2024)Want to stay up to date on the latest in travel? Tune in for my top five trends, tools, and tips for February 2024. Plus, I’m sharing a recent epiphany that will exponentially improve my year - and it could help you, too!What did you think of this episode? What do you want to hear more about? I'd love to get your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now!
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2024-02-1332 min
Unpacked by AfarTourism Was Destroying Kerala. So Kerala Fought Back.Kerala is one of the most striking states in southern India, with sandy beaches, lagoons, and cultural traditions that are magnets for travelers. But 15 years ago, tourism was taking its toll. Rice paddies were being destroyed to build resorts and hotels. Waste had become unmanageable. Locals weren’t benefiting economically. It’s a story that could’ve been a downward spiral, and yet it wasn’t. In this week’s episode, journalist Paige McClanahan—host of the Better Travel Podcast—travels to Kerala to learn how the government responded and to witness the radical changes that followed. As she explores...
2023-03-2326 minZero To Travel PodcastTravel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg SullivanWhat effect do you want your travels to have on the world?Today I'm joined by Co-Founder and CEO of AFAR, Greg Sullivan.AFAR is an award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care.In this episode, Greg gives us his take on the state of travel, the roles and responsibilities of travel media, and how travel is a force for good. He shares the destinations you should consider visiting before they get too crowded and business advice for...
2023-03-211h 18
The Better Travel Podcast#3.12 Courage, joy and storytelling at Charleston's new African American museumWe’re wrapping up Season 3 with a moving conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, the president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), which is due to open in Charleston, South Carolina later this year.
Dr. Matthews talks about the inspiration for the museum; how the museum approaches storytelling; and how she hopes the museum will inspire courage in its visitors. She also shares how the IAAM will help to shape Charleston’s tourism landscape.
Plus, listen up at the end of the episode, when Paige offers a preview of what to expect for Seas...
2023-02-0931 min
The Frommer's Travel ShowNew-Style All Inclusive Resorts, Plus the Future of Green AviationEpisode Notes
The Washington Post's Andrea Sachs discussed new developments at all-inclusive resorts that may make them less cheesy. Then, Paige McClanahan talked about her recent New York Times piece about how planes could be fueled by air (no joke!) in the near future.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast
2023-02-0540 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.11 How travelers can invest in the atmosphereHow do you think about the climate impact of travel? For a lot of people, this is a complex question — both technically and emotionally.
Our guest this week, Christina Beckmann, is here to help us navigate this topic. Christina is the co-founder of Tomorrow’s Air, a collective of travelers who are investing in the scale-up of carbon removal from the atmosphere. Christina talks about how technologies like direct air capture are evolving, and shares how individuals can help support a long-term shift toward a healthier climate.
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2023-01-2631 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.10 How to have an immersive travel experience in Japan, or anywhereWhat does “immersive travel” actually mean, and how can you try this yourself?
That’s the question we’re exploring in today’s episode, and here to help us is Miyuki Seguchi, a travel adviser, tour guide, podcast host, and creator of the Japan Travel Essentials Course.
Miyuki talks about what immersive travel means to her and how travelers can embrace these experiences themselves. She also shares her thoughts on overcoming language barriers; offers tips on cultural experiences that you can have in Japan; and shares her thoughts on “overtourism” in one of Japan’s most popular des...
2023-01-1228 min
The Travel Coach Network Podcast | A podcast for coaches, travel agents, and travel business ownersWriting a Book and Living Life as a Travel Writer With @paigemcclanahan | Episode 36If you think you might like to write a book someday, then you definitely want to listen to this conversation with Paige McClanahan.
Paige McClanahan is an American travel journalist based in the French Alps. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Paige has lived in five countries since she left the United States in 2008. A regular contributor to The New York Times, she is also the creator and host of The Better Travel Podcast, a show that celebrates and promotes travel that has a positive impact on the world. Her book about the tourism industry w...
2023-01-1123 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.9 Paige’s top 3 travel takeaways of 2022It's been a big year for travel, so I thought we'd wrap up 2022 with an episode that looks back at 3 big travel takeaways from the year. These are trends that I've seen cutting across countries, destinations and sectors of the industry, and they're forces that I think will continue to shape the travel world in the year ahead. Plus, listen up for a special invitation from me at the end of the episode!
What do you think? What were your travel takeaways from this year?
Thanks so much for listening, and hope you have a gr...
2022-12-2923 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.8 Bolivia travel and the life of a travel writerAward-winning journalist and author Shafik Meghji joins the show to share what he finds so captivating about Bolivia, a nation rich in culture and history that’s also home to deserts, jungles and snow-capped mountains.
Shafik — who has written and reported from six continents — also talks about his career as a journalist and guidebook writer, and reflects on how the right kind of travel writing can empower people to have more positive and meaningful experiences when they travel.
Thank you so much for listening!
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2022-12-1529 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.7 What's going on with tourism in Venice?Venice is often described as a classic example of "overtourism" in Europe. But what's really going on in this famous Italian city?
This week, Italian journalist Anna Momigliano joins the show to talk about the history and evolution of tourism in Venice, and to share how visitors to this beloved city can actually have a positive impact during their stay. As Anna explains, it all comes down to how, when, and *for how long* you visit the city. Listen up for her specific suggestions for how to plan a fun and meaningful trip to Venice.
Th...
2022-12-0130 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.6 Meet Afghanistan's first female tour guideFatima Haidari joins the show this week to talk about the rich history and culture of Afghanistan, her home country, and to share why she became a tour guide despite facing intense pressure not to do so — from society, as well as from her own family.
Fatima’s compassion and courage shine through as she describes her dedication to tour guiding, as well as the threats to her life that she faced when she left Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover last year.
It's rare that an interview stops me in my tracks, but this one certa...
2022-11-1739 min
Winging It Travel PodcastEpisode 90 - Travelling With Paige McClanahan (Better Travel Podcast) - Living In 6 Countries, Travel Journalism + FranceHello and welcome to number 90! This week I am joined by Paige McClanahan who is an award-winning journalist, podcast host and avid world traveler. Paige is currently hosting The Better Travel Podcast and has lived in six different countries to date currently residing in the French Alps. In this episode today we discuss Paige's career as a writer and journalist. We hear what is like to live in the French Alps as well as the other five countries she has lived in. We discuss what does 'home' really mean for people with severe wanderlust. And of course, there are so...
2022-11-071h 58Winging It Travel PodcastEpisode 90 - Travelling With Paige McClanahan (Better Travel Podcast) - Living In 6 Countries, Travel Journalism + FranceHello and welcome to number 90! This week I am joined by Paige McClanahan who is an award-winning journalist, podcast host and avid world traveler. Paige is currently hosting The Better Travel Podcast and has lived in six different countries to date currently residing in the French Alps. In this episode today we discuss Paige's career as a writer and journalist. We hear what is like to live in the French Alps as well as the other five countries she has lived in. We discuss what does 'home' really mean for people with severe wanderlust. And of course, there are so...
2022-11-071h 58The Better Travel Podcast#3.5 Rick Steves wants to turn you on to European artThis week, we're delighted to welcome American travel guru Rick Steves back to the show. Rick is a radio host, the owner of a tour company, and the author of dozens of guidebooks, but he considers his latest project -- a six-episode TV series about European art -- to be his "opus magnum."
In this episode, Rick describes how we can all have more rewarding travel experiences by taking some time to learn about the art of the places we visit. He also talks about what he learned while filming the series and shares some of his favorite stories of p...
2022-11-0330 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.4 Can tourism sustain village life in India?This week, we explore one of the most powerful potential benefits of tourism: bringing jobs and income into rural communities.
Our guest is Manisha Pande, the co-founder and managing director of Village Ways, an Indian tour company that was set up with the specific aim of helping villages benefit from the tourism that was already coming to their regions -- but that wasn't (yet!) doing any good for their communities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What it's like to be hosted by a village in Kerala, on India's southern coast
How tourist visits are dir...
2022-10-2024 min
Zero To Travel Podcast3 Travel Trends You Should Know w/ Paige McClanahanDo you feel up to speed on the latest travel trends?Today I am joined by travel journalist, author, podcast host, and dear friend to the show, Paige McClanahan, to discuss 3 travel trends you should know before planning your next trip. Paige has lived in 6 countries since leaving the United States in 2008. She is currently living with her family in the French Alps and is a regular contributor to the New York Times and other popular publications. If you plan on traveling internationally in the coming year, you will not want to miss th...
2022-10-181h 16
Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel PodcastHow to Avoid OvertourismIn the last few decades travel has become increasingly accessible, resulting in a tourism boom around the world. But while there are many benefits to the growth in tourism, there's a downside too: Overtourism.
Today, we’re diving into the reality of overtourism. Erin and travel journalist Paige McClanahan discuss what overtourism is, what causes it, how travelers can avoid contributing to overtourism, and what needs to change to make tourism more sustainable.
GUEST:
Paige McClanahan is a travel journalist and NY times contributor based in the French Alps. She reports often on overtourism and re...
2022-10-1254 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.3 A new era for tourism in PalestineThis week, we're joined by Husam Jubran, a Palestinian tour guide and peace worker who has helped to lead a movement toward more meaningful tourism in the region that he calls home. In this episode, you'll learn:
How tourism in Palestine has evolved over the past 25 years
Husam's favorite places to bring visitors in the West Bank
What it takes to become a tour guide in Israel and Palestine
Husam's advice for how to have a meaningful travel experience wherever you go
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts or...
2022-10-0625 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.2 Unveiling the invisibleZakia Moulaoui Guery, CEO of Invisible Cities, shares how her company creates exceptional travel experiences that allow visitors to give back to the people and places they visit.
Thanks so much for listening!
Links and things
Invisible Cities website: https://invisible-cities.org/
Zakia’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWITmCWSZrw
The International Network of Social Tours: https://inst.ngo/
Link to register for free Sept 23 Zoom event on travel with purpose: https://bit.ly/3UrEXXs
2022-09-2228 minThe Better Travel Podcast#3.1 Paradise, profit and peril at the beachWhy is the beach synonymous with paradise for so many of us? How do beach resorts change the communities around them? And will they manage to survive rising sea levels?
In the first episode of Season 3, Paige speaks with Sarah Stodola, author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit and Peril at the Beach,” for a deep dive on one of humanity’s favorite travel destinations.
Thanks so much for listening!
Links and things
Sarah’s website https://sarahstodola.com/
Sarah’s book https://www.harpercollins.com/products/t...
2022-09-0834 minThe Better Travel PodcastSeason 3 TrailerWelcome to Season 3 of The Better Travel Podcast! Hosted by Paige McClanahan, a travel journalist and lifelong travel addict, this is the show that gives you a deeper understanding of the world of travel.
Come along with us in Season 3 as we meet innovators, entrepreneurs and activists around the world who are challenging the status quo in the travel industry and making sure that travel gets us out of our comfort zones and opens our minds.
Hit subscribe now. Episode 1 drops on September 8!
2022-09-0101 min
Travel Tales by AfarUnpacked by AFAR: "Let's Scale Back That Revenge Travel, Shall We?"Hey Travel Tales listeners, we're working hard on Season 3. In the meantime, we've got a special treat for you: A preview of our first episode of Unpacked by AFAR. In it, writer and podcast host Paige McClanahan digs into the concept of revenge travel and how we can be kinder to the places we visit. You can listen to the full episode on our Unpacked feed.Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore m...
2022-06-2213 minUnpacked by AfarLet's Scale Back That Revenge Travel, Shall We?Today, we're talking about revenge. Well, sort of. In this episode, writer Paige McClanahan—host of the Better Travel Podcast—explores the concept of "revenge travel." While it's so tempting to want to take revenge on the time we lost to Covid, Paige invites us to think more deeply about our impact on communities around the world, many of which are more vulnerable coming out of the pandemic. Through conversations with Harold Goodwin of the UK-based Responsible Tourism Partnership and Judy Kepher-Gona, of Kenya's Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda, Paige offers tips on how to be kinder, more aware travelers—and ho...
2022-06-1627 min
Experience JunkiesS2 Episode 4: How To Travel “Better” with Paige McClanahanTravel and tourism can enrich the lives of anyone - if you’re purposeful about your journeys and interactions with the people you encounter.
In today’s episode, I am joined by Paige McClanahan, a travel journalist and podcast host of the “Better Travel Podcast.” She has lived in five countries on two different continents since she left the United States in 2008. Paige has been passionate about inspiring people to travel ever since.
As we dive deeper into our conversation, Paige shares what she learned as a travel journalist and what it means to travel “better”. I...
2022-05-1733 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.12 Can tourism combat poverty?For the Season 2 finale, Paige speaks to Bruce Poon Tip, who is both the founder of a major adventure travel company and an executive producer of “The Last Tourist,” an award-winning documentary that makes the case for why we need to dramatically rethink the way we travel.
Bruce shares the film’s origin story and explains why he wanted the movie to convey a message of hope: that travel — done right — can bring wealth into some of the world’s poorest areas, creating jobs and alleviating poverty.
Bruce also talks about G Adventures, the travel company he f...
2022-04-1444 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.11 What's it like to go on a safari in Europe?This week, we’re talking about safari tourism — but not the kind of safari you might be thinking of. Instead of looking for giraffes, lions and elephants on the savannas of Kenya or Tanzania, we’re heading to Italy to go wolf tracking and to Romania to spy wild European bison.
Our guide here is Aukje van Gerven of the European Safari Company and Rewilding Europe. Aukje tells us about rewilding trends in Europe and describes how wildlife tourism is opening up new opportunities — both for visitors, and for the people living in Europe’s rural areas.
Plus...
2022-04-0738 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.10 How did Lonely Planet change the way we travel?This week, we’re bringing you a conversation with Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler! Tony joins the show to tell the story of the company’s founding and to talk about how guidebooks have changed the way we travel. He also reminisces about the “Hippie Trail” across Asia in the 1970s and tells us about the strangest place he’s ever been.
Plus, listen up for our latest language lesson, in which our producer Artemis learns a beautiful and meaningful phrase in Czech.
Next week, we’ll be off for a quick Spring Break! We’ll be back on...
2022-03-2446 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.9 Can tourism help save Uganda's mountain gorillas?Uganda’s first wildlife vet, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, joins the show this week to share how tourism has affected the lives of the wildlife and residents in and around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda.
Dr. Gladys, who was recently named a UN Champion of the Earth, is the founder and CEO of both Conservation Through Public Health and Gorilla Conservation Coffee. She joins the show to talk about the important economic opportunities that have come with gorilla trekking, as well the health challenges that have arisen as gorillas and humans have come into closer co...
2022-03-1728 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.8 What’s different for women travelers?This week, Paige is joined by Erin Elizabeth Hynes, an experienced and enthusiastic traveler, travel writer and travel podcaster who shares some excellent advice for her fellow women wanderers, as well as some of her travel stories from Venice, Morocco, Greece and beyond.
But the episode kicks off with this week’s language lesson (in Japanese!), which is taught by Miyuki Seguchi, a traveler, tour guide and podcast host whose aim is to help people have immersive and transformative experiences when they visit Japan.
Did any of Erin’s stories resonate with you? In what ways...
2022-03-1039 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.7 What should travelers know about Airbnb?This week, we’re exploring a topic that’s on the minds of a lot of travelers these days: short-term tourist rentals, which is a service offered by a lot of companies, but perhaps the most well known is Airbnb.
First up, Dr. Daniel Guttentag of the College of Charleston joins the show to explain why short-term rentals hold so much appeal, and to tell us how these kinds of services have evolved over the years. He also describes some of the impacts of short-term rentals and offers some advice for travelers who are looking to have a po...
2022-03-0338 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.6 Are trains the future of climate-friendly travel?This week, we speak to Mark Smith of the Man in Seat 61 and Anna Hughes of Flight Free UK to find out why a lot of travelers are switching from planes to trains, and to learn about some of the exciting new train routes we can explore.
Anna Hughes is the director of Flight Free UK, which is working to inspire people to embrace trains and other forms of travel that have a low-carbon impact – including by asking people to pledge to take a year off flying. She shares how they aim to see the pledge not as...
2022-02-2439 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.5 Can ecotourism help save Sierra Leone’s chimpanzees?This week's guest is Bala Amarasekaran of the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Bala talks about the challenges facing the area's chimps and how he thinks responsible tourism is part of the solution. He also describes how tourism in Sierra Leone is evolving, and why he hopes to spread the word about everything the country has to offer. Plus, listen up for this week’s language lesson, in which our producer, Artemis, learns a phrase in Welsh!
Resources
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The New York Times 52 Places for a Cha...
2022-02-1743 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.4 How can we travel mindfully in an unequal world?Traveling can stir up a lot of questions and emotions, not least with regard to race, privilege and power.
Our guest this week, Dr. Anu Taranath, is here to help us navigate our uncomfortable travel experiences. She explains how we can move beyond guilt when we travel, and find ways to use our difficult moments or encounters to promote justice and compassion.
Dr. Anu is a speaker, facilitator and professor who is also the author of an acclaimed book, "Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World." The winner of a Newsweek Future of Tr...
2022-02-1041 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.3 Can tourism be a force for peace?This week, Paige is joined by Aziz Abu Sarah, an author, National Geographic explorer, and co-founder of Mejdi Tours, a company that aims to promote peace and understanding through its innovative tours of places like Israel and Palestine, Colombia, the Balkans, Northern Ireland — and Washington, D.C.
Aziz shares how his childhood growing up as a Palestinian in Jerusalem shaped his understanding of the world, and he offers some excellent advice for anyone looking to have more meaningful experiences when they travel.
Plus, listen up for the latest instalment of our language lessons series, in wh...
2022-02-0345 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.2 Can tourism help us understand the history of slavery in the United States?This week, we hear from experts at the Whitney Plantation and Monticello -- two tourist sites that are at the frontlines of contemporary discussions about the experiences of enslaved people and the role of slavery in the United States.
Dr. Joy Banner, Director of Communications at the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana, describes how the site has created a visitor experience that centers the lives of the enslaved people who lived on the plantation.
Justin Bates, a historical interpreter at Thomas Jefferson’s home of Monticello, shares how he and his colleagues teach guests about the co...
2022-01-2743 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2.1 How can I be a more thoughtful traveler?Welcome back for Season 2 of The Better Travel Podcast!
What does “thoughtful travel” look like? What are some concrete things that we can do to ensure that we make the most of our travels while also remaining sensitive to the impact of our presence as visitors?
Two guests offer their expert insight: Amanda Kendle, a travel writer and host of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast, and Emily Thomas, an associate professor of philosophy at Durham University and the author of a fascinating book on the philosophy of travel.
We also have a new installment in o...
2022-01-2043 min
The Better Travel PodcastSeason Two TrailerWe love to travel, and we want to make sure that our travels have a positive impact on the world. The Better Travel Podcast dives into fascinating and complex topics when it comes to travel – and it’s all with the aim of helping you become a smarter, better traveler.
Hosted by Paige McClanahan, a journalist and life-long traveler, The Better Travel Podcast will help you understand travel and tourism from the inside out.
Subscribe now to listen to Season 2, which launches on January 20.
https://www.bettertravelpodcast.com/
2022-01-1301 min
The Better Travel Podcast#12: Rick Steves on traveling as a political actFor the final episode of Season One, we are delighted to bring you a conversation with American travel legend Rick Steves. Rick is a guidebook author, television and radio host, and the owner of a tour company that has brought hundreds of thousands of travelers to Europe over the years. On the show, Rick speaks passionately about how travel can be a powerful force for peace and human understanding, and he shares what he’s learned about what it’s like to travel during the pandemic.
Toward the end of the episode, Paige speaks to Craig Davidson, the C...
2021-12-0955 min
The Better Travel Podcast#11: A conversation with New York Times Travel Editor Amy VirshupThis week, New York Times Travel Editor Amy Virshup joins the show to talk about managing the paper’s travel coverage during the pandemic. She shares how the NYT’s signature 52 Places List is going to look different in 2022, and describes what the future might hold for the paper’s much-loved 36 Hours series.
Amy also describes how she’s developed a new relationship with her readers during the pandemic, and explains the NYT policy of not working with travel writers who accept free trips. She wraps up by telling us what she’s looking for in pitches from journ...
2021-12-0248 min
The Better Travel Podcast#10: The inside story on tourism in Iceland, with Inga Hlín PálsdóttirThis week on the podcast, Paige talks to Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir, the former director of Visit Iceland and the owner of Inga Hlín Consulting. Inga tells us about how tourism has grown and evolved in her home country; how Iceland tries to educate its visitors; and what she really thinks of the term “overtourism.” Inga also shares a wonderful piece of advice on how she personally strives to be a better traveler.
What do you think of the term “overtourism”? Have you been to Iceland, or are you hoping to go? I’d love to hear y...
2021-11-2551 min
The Better Travel Podcast#9: On moving overseas and being a better resident abroad, with Jason MooreMy guest this week is Jason Moore, host of the Zero to Travel podcast and an American living in Norway. Jason talks about what it means to throw yourself into another culture; he describes some of the challenges that he experienced in adjusting to life in his adopted country; and he shares how living abroad can reveal some really important things about ourselves.
Listen up toward the end of our conversation, when Jason offers his three pieces of advice for how you can be a better resident of your adopted home.
Are you thinking of...
2021-11-1853 min
The Better Travel Podcast#8: Pushing for change from within the travel industry, with Zina BencheikhThis week, we hear from a big player in the travel industry that’s serious about sustainability. Zina Bencheick is Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa of Intrepid Travel, a global tour operator that took more than 460,000 people on trips in 2019. Intrepid is also the world’s largest travel company to have earned B Corp certification, a rigorous standard that measures companies’ social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.
Zina joins the show to talk about misconceptions around the term “sustainable travel,” the importance of vaccine equity, and what travel companies can do to redu...
2021-11-1147 min
The Better Travel Podcast#7: Travel writing & cultural exchange with AFAR Editorial Director Sarika BansalThis week, we’re talking to Sarika Bansal, the new editorial director of AFAR Media and the editor of a beautiful book of essays about ethical travel. Sarika talks to us about decolonizing the travel industry and the importance of genuine cultural exchange, and she describes her vision for AFAR and the new directions she wants to take the magazine.
Sarika also tells us about how she and her husband decided to leave the United States and make a big move overseas, and how they’re enjoying life in their new home.
Plus, next week’s gues...
2021-11-0443 min
The Better Travel Podcast#6: New Zealand prepares for the return of foreign tourists, with Matt StentonBefore the pandemic, travel and tourism accounted for more than 13% of all jobs in New Zealand. (Globally, the figure was 1 in 10.) A lot of those people are still out of work.
In this episode, Paige speaks to Matt Stenton, the programme director of Go With Tourism, which is working to build New Zealand’s tourism workforce. Matt describes what life in New Zealand has been like during the pandemic, and he talks about the crisis facing the country’s tourism industry as it gets ready to welcome foreign tourists again. He also offers his prediction as to when...
2021-10-2845 min
The Better Travel Podcast#5: Elevating travel with Dominique CallimanopulosWhen Dominique Callimanopulos founded her sustainability-minded travel company in 2005, a lot of people in the industry didn’t understand what she was doing. Now, she says, other companies are catching up — but they all still have a long way to go.
In this episode, Dominique joins the podcast to talk about family travel, de-colonizing the travel industry, and how travelers can effectively give back to the communities they visit.
Plus, Paige learns a new Danish phrase that she thinks should be adopted worldwide…
Have you been trying to travel in a more thoughtful or sus...
2021-10-2156 min
The Better Travel Podcast#4: Hawaii travel with John De FriesHawaii had a record-breaking number of visitors in 2019, and now the Islands are thinking about how they want to manage tourism in the years ahead.
John De Fries is the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and he’s the first Native Hawaiian to hold the position. John joins the podcast to talk about what it was like growing up in Waikiki in the 1950s, what was so hard about the summer of 2021, and what he wants all visitors to the Islands to think about before they arrive.
Also, listen up for a sp...
2021-10-1436 min
The Better Travel Podcast#3: Connecting worlds with Andrew Alexander KingThis week, Andrew Alexander King joins the podcast to talk about mountaineering, volunteering abroad and how he’s using his travels as a force for good in the world.
Andrew is an African-American explorer who started The Between Worlds Project as a way to provide support and media exposure to individuals, non-profits, and communities around the world that are battling sexism, racism, climate change, and economic barriers.
Andrew has climbed more than 50 mountains around the world, and he is aiming to be the first African-American to climb the highest mountain and highest volcano on each co...
2021-10-0838 min
The Better Travel Podcast#2: Responsible travel with Justin FrancisWhat do we really mean when we talk about “responsible travel” or “sustainable travel”? Justin Francis, the founder and chief executive of a company called Responsible Travel, dives into these terms and explains how travel can affect the environment and communities around the world — for better and for worse.
You’ll hear Justin’s thoughts on why it’s so important for travel companies to lead by example, and why he is optimistic about the future of travel. Plus, listen up for Justin’s advice on the three things that we all need to start paying attention to when we plan our...
2021-09-3052 min
The Better Travel Podcast#1: The real Paris with Lindsey TramutaHave you ever found yourself wondering how you can get past the stereotypes of a city you’re visiting and have a genuine experience of the place?
Journalist, author and podcast host Lindsey Tramuta has been living in Paris since 2006, and she joins the podcast to help us appreciate the many sides of one of the world’s most romanticized cities. Listen up for her thoughts on why it’s so important to look past the “single story” of a place; her advice for great walking tours you can do on your next trip to the French capital; an...
2021-09-3046 min
The Better Travel PodcastSeason One TrailerWe love to travel, and we want to make sure that our travels have a positive impact on the world. The Better Travel Podcast dives into fascinating and complex topics when it comes to travel -- and it’s all with the aim of helping you become a smarter, better traveler. Hosted by Paige McClanahan, a journalist and life-long traveler, The Better Travel Podcast will help you understand travel and tourism from the inside out.Subscribe now to listen to our first season, which launches on September 30.You can also foll...
2021-09-2702 min
Congressional Dish36: Factory Farm BillDuring the week of July 10-11, the House of Representatives passed a funding bill for agriculture programs which had only been available to read for 20 hours. In this episode, we take a closer look at what was in that surprise bill. Links to Information in This Episode Intro and Exit Music: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Text of H.R. 1947: The original Farm Bill which failed to pass the House in mid-June Status of H.R. 2642: The Factory Farm Bill, which passed the House on July 11, 2013. Text of H.R. 2642: The...
2013-07-2031 min