Sustainable Travel Talks

This week we talk with Loris from Venice. He is a local guide and get's plenty of work through tourism. However he does wish things were different. Check this out to find out how a local feels when their city becomes innondated with tourists. Check out and book Loris here:Sustainable Travel Talks is sponsored by www.withlocals.com - Responsible travel with local hosts.

Today we talk about a kind of tourism that is very 'out there' - SPACE TRAVEL WHAT!? What are Jeff, Richard and Elon all up to when it comes to space tourism? And how does all this impact on issues around sustainability? Hold on to your space helmets people, and check out the new episode!

In this episode, we talk to Kevin Knight, creator of Urban Events Global & Black Travel Tube. Kevin is a great storyteller and tells us how he got from Germany to corporate America, to now living the dream of traveling the world with amazing people. We discuss topics around issues in the travel world for black people, entrepreneurship, traveling & turtles. Find Kevin on Instagram: @kjknight1911Check out his companies here:https://urbaneventsglobal.com/https://blacktraveltube.com/

This week we decided to do something a bit different. Because Netflix's Seaspiracy is such a HUGE hit but with so much controversial conversations around it, we wanted to discuss about it ourselves. We talk about the critique it has been given, and what we feel is justified and what isn't. You'll love this episode, but make sure you watch the documentary before jumping in #spoilers!Enjoy, peace and love :)

This week we have a special guest joining us from Birkenspanner, Maxence Bolle. Max and his business partner Tim Gewiss met each other back in 2017 and just months later, Birkenspanner came into existence. In this episode, we talk to Max about the process of setting up not only his first-ever sustainable company but his first-ever company! We get to know the steps and what his learnings have been. Birkenspanner is a German-based company (global expanse incoming) focused on sustainable products specifically for music festivals and the outdoors. They sell products such as sustainable glitter, water flasks, shampoo bars & more. Check out birkenspanner's website: https://birkenspanner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birkenspanner/?hl=en Of course don't forget to follow us on Instagram either for tips, tricks, and sustainable life content: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabletraveltalks/

This week we look into the subject of solo travel. With Corona making us spend more time than ever with ourselves, maybe traveling alone seems like a more accessible idea to people when we can once again explore. We bust some myths about solo travel, share personal stories, discuss love on the road and possible dangers. We also welcome a brand new segment just for a laugh! Enjoy podcasters!

The topic of wildlife tourism continues, this week we look into the subject of marine mammal parks. We have our first ever guest, Katheryn Wise from World Animal Protection. She was the campaign manager for the recent documentary fooled by a smile. In this episode, we discuss both the documentary and the topic of the marine entertainment business and all of the controversies that come with it. As usual, we provide interesting facts, insights along the way with valuable solutions on how we can act for a better future. Useful links:Fooled by a smile documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9yOWtjFANs World Animal Protection Website:https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/Wildlife, not entertainers page:https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/campaigns/animals-wild/wildlife-not-entertainers

In this episode, we discuss both the past and the future of the travel industry: train travel! Where it has come from and where it is going. As well as delving into current topics about sustainability in general, we discuss some of the real advantages train travel brings and why we should all be replacing it with flights as much as we can!