Spending time outdoors is a big part of travel and tourism. But the outdoors are vulnerable, and it’s important that we all know how to enjoy them responsibly.

Erin chats with Taryn Eyton, a Leave No Trace Master Educator and a former member of the board of directors of Leave No Trace Canada, about what it actually means to "leave no trace". They also unpack gatekeeping the outdoors. Is it good to gatekeep? Is it bad? Let’s find out.

Links:

• HappiestOutdoors.ca
• https://leavenotrace.ca/
• https://www.statista.com/statistics/501614/visitors-to-banff-national-park/#:~:text=Number%20of%20visitors%20to%20Banff%20National%20Park%20in%20Canada%202011%2D2023&text=Banff%20National%20Park%2C%20Canada's%20oldest,year's%20total%20of%203.67%20million.

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Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes

Producer: Kattie Laur

Music from Motion Array

Logo by Nicole Hall

Erin and Kattie unpack the nuances of geotagging and gatekeeping. When does it make sense not to geotag a location, or should you just not post at all?

POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.

Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email [email protected]

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CREDITS

• Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes
• Produced by Kattie Laur

Every year, thousands of people travel to Newfoundland and Labrador hoping to see icebergs in the province's famous "Iceberg Alley." But what happens if those icebergs become less predictable?

In this episode, I'm joined by local guide Duane Collins (Hare Bay Adventures), who has watched Iceberg Alley change over the course of his life and career.

We discuss how climate change is changing iceberg seasons, what that means for tourism, and whether the idea of "last-chance tourism" can inspire climate awareness.

Links:

• https://www.harebayadventures.com/
• https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

Logo by Nicole Hall

Erin and Kattie recap Erin's recent trip to Newfoundland and Labrador, and talk local delicacies, checking out the Miawpukek First Nation Annual Powwow, and what it's like to visit one of Canada's most historic places.

POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.

Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email [email protected]

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CREDITS

• Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes
• Produced by Kattie Laur

From transit to food and customs, what is it that makes so many travelers question the way things are done in the places they visit?

We're talking about a concept that might explain these moments: the white gaze. What is it? How does it show up in tourism and travel media, and how does it impact the communities we visit?

Emma (@ThatTravel) and Audrey (@BonsVoyagesEtc) join the show to discuss.

Links:

• https://thattravel.co.uk/
• https://www.instagram.com/that_travel/
• https://thattravel.co.uk/the-sustainable-travel-podcast/
• https://bonsvoyagesetc.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/bonsvoyagesetc/
• Toni Morrison On Writing for Black Readers Under the White Gaze
• Writing Past The White Gaze As A Black Author

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

Logo by Nicole Hall

Erin and Kattie recap a milestone trip to Japan, from Kattie's food obsession and the days where everything goes right, to confronting our own romanticization of the places we visit.

POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.

Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email [email protected]

If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast.

• Read Erin's award-winning blog, Pina Travels.
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CREDITS

• Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes
• Produced by Kattie Laur

Before any trip, most of us will ask ourselves the same question: what am I going to pack? Advertising, social media, and travel content all push the idea travel is another reason to buy more.

Lily Fang joins the show to unpack the intersection of tourism and fashion, and how can we approach consumption more thoughtfully when we travel.

Lily Fang is the creator of Imperfect Idealist, a blog focused on sustainable fashion, mindful living, and ethical consumption. Through practical guides and research-based writing, she helps readers better understand the environmental and social impacts of the clothing industry and make more informed choices.

Links:

• https://imperfectidealist.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/imperfectidealist

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

Logo by Nicole Hall

Erin and Kattie unpack travel dysmorphia: the feeling that you haven't traveled enough, especially compared to others.

• Travel Dysmorphia Is a Real Thing—Do You Have It?
• This Is the Perfect Vacation for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.

Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email [email protected]

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

At first glance Orphanage Tourism sounds really positive. Helping while you travel feels meaningful. But over the years, researchers and child protection advocates have raised serious concerns about some forms of voluntourism, especially those involving children.

Dayvee Sutton, the author of a recent article on this topic, “Stop Visiting Orphanages: The Feel-Good Travel Trend That’s Hurting Kids,” joins us to discuss.

Dayvee Sutton is a multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist and national travel correspondent seen on your favorite national talk and morning news shows.

Links:

• https://dayveesutton.com/
• https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/stop-visiting-orphanages-the-feel-good-travel-trend-thats-hurting-kids-223019708.html?

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

Logo by Nicole Hall

Erin and Kattie discuss what visa runs are, and why Thailand is cracking down on this travel "hack" to extend visa eligibility.

POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics.

Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email [email protected]

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

The island of Socotra has recently become popularized online. But in January 2026, geopolitics broke this illusion of this island being a detached, apolitical escape. Foreign tourists found themselves stranded there. Flights were canceled, and there was no clear timeline for when they would be able to leave, all due to rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, tied to Yemen’s ongoing conflict. It's time to unpack exactly why travel is political.

JoAnna Haugen is a solutions-oriented consultant, speaker, and writer working at the intersection of sustainable tourism, storytelling, and social impact. She is the founder of Rooted Storytelling.

Dayvee Sutton is a multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist and national travel correspondent seen on your favorite national talk and morning news shows.

Links:

1. https://dayveesutton.com/
2. https://rootedstorytelling.com/
3. https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/travel/socotra-island-yemen-foreign-tourists-stranded-intl

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CREDITS

Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

Logo by Nicole Hall