How Does the White Gaze Show Up in Travel?

How Does the White Gaze Show Up in Travel?

June 24, 2026 · 48 min · Season 7 · Episode 134

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The episode discusses the concept of the white gaze in travel and its impact on communities visited by travelers.

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 If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast. Follow us on social media @curioustourismpod . Read Erin's award-winning blog, Pina Travels . Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter, Pod the North. 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 Mentioned in this…

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