The Problem With the “Vacation Wardrobe”

About this episode

Lily Fang discusses the intersection of tourism and fashion, emphasizing thoughtful consumption while traveling.

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 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…

People in this episode

Host: Erin Hynes

Guest: Lily Fang

Topics covered

• sustainable fashion
• responsible travel
• ethical consumption
• tourism
• mindful living

Keywords

• vacation wardrobe
• sustainable travel
• fashion consumption
• ethical fashion
• travel packing

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Imperfect Idealist, Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast, Smart Travel Podcast

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