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Finding the right balance between travel and life can be hard. Especially as we get older there is more and more pressure to follow the traditional life path, which – let's be honest – doesn’t include tons of world travel.  Amanda Kendle joins us to have an honest discussion about how we’ve made travel fit into our lives, while balancing work, finances, and other commitments. GUEST: Amanda Kendle is a travel podcaster, travel blogger, social media consultant and trainer. RESOURCES: Amanda's website: https://www.notaballerina.com/  Amanda's podcast, The Thoughtful Travel Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-travel-podcast/id1269489189 SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/ Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Global travelers still don't think much about Indigenous tourism when they think about travel to Canada. Post cards show Royal Canadian Mounted Police and maple syrup. But Canada has a long, rich, and diverse history that was shaped by the people who were here first: Canada’s First Nations. We're talking to Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) to find out what economic reconciliation looks like for the travel industry. We discuss the impact of bringing back place names across the country, the importance of bloggers and travel influencers on Indigenous tourism, and get a sense of the demand for Indigenous knowledge across the sector, the country, and the world. In the opening, we discuss recent criticisms of AirBnB - from outrageous cleaning fees and long lists of chores, to its impact on housing crisis' - and share some hacks on how to avoid AirBnB all together. GUEST: Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) | https://indigenoustourism.ca/ RESOURCES: https://destinationindigenous.ca/ https://indigenoustourism.ca/  https://www.indigenousbc.com/how-to-travel-responsibly  https://indigenoustourism.ca/tools-resources/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-canadas-indigenous-tourism-sector-2021-update/  https://www.travelpress.com/itac-parks-canada-renew-3-year-deal/#.Y5NCHnbMLMY  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/travel/barcelona-airbnb.html  https://www.callingbullshitpodcast.com/airbnb-a-house-of-cards/  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/ Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

At the end of every year Lonely Planet releases their list of top destinations for the following year. Erin and Kattie chat about the 2023 Lonely Planet destinations that caught their eye and what's missing from the list. They also look back that at their long-awaited travels in 2022 - from Iceland to Belize and Madeira Island - and discuss what's ahead for the podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world’s tallest mountain.  So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal’s culture, economy, and tourism? And what is it like to climb Mount Everest in the first place? We’re chatting with Philip Henderson, a member of the first all Black team of climbers to have summited Mount Everest, and Amrit Ale and Shanta Nepali, two friends of Philip’s who call Nepal home and have special connections to the local climbing community as well as Mount Everest itself. GUESTS: Guests: Philip Henderson - Expedition Lead https://www.fullcircleeverest.com/   Amrit Ale - Sherpa Climber https://www.amritale.com/ Shanta Nepali - Documentary https://www.shantanepaliproductions.com/ Full Circle summit team: Manoah Ainuu @adreadedclimber Evan Green @thegreenevan KG Kagami @kg_mountain_exp Thomas Moore @thomasdmoore Dom Mullins @domthesoulifugid Rosemary Saal @everywhere.rose Eddie Taylor @alldayeddie Sherpa climbers: Pasang Nima Sherpa Lakpa Chhiri Sherpa Phurtemba Sherpa Dawa Chhiri Sherpa Sonam Gaylje Sherpa Nima Nuru Sherpa Chopal Sherpa chawang Lhendup Sherpa Tashi Gyalje Sherpa Amrit Ale @himalayanquests Camera crew: Pemba Sherpa @pemba_sharwa Nawang Tenji Sherpa @ngawang_tenjing RESOURCES: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/09/20/more-people-are-climbing-to-the-top-of-mount-everest-than-ever-before  https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/mount-everest  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-everest-reopening-sherpa-supply-chain/ https://himalayanquests.com/ https://www.khumbuclimbingcenter.com/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/ Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Hey Alpaca Pals! Life has been FLYING by these days and so we'll be a bit delayed with the release of our next episode. Instead of launching today, we'll have a brand new episode out this Friday. Thanks for your patience, we appreciate you!

Wheelchair users around the globe are having some of the worst travel experiences imaginable, because aircrafts do not allow wheelchairs to roll right on. Most mobility devices have to be stowed in the cargo hold along with luggage. But mobility devices aren’t just luggage. This system is resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage to wheelchairs, and scary, uncomfortable experiences for travelers with disabilities. We talk to Maayan Ziv and Chris Wood to unpack why inclusive air travel is lagging, how accessible air travel in a human right, and what legislation and changes are needed to make it possible for wheelchairs to roll right on. GUESTS: Maayan Ziv Founder of the Access Now App. Disability Activist. Canada’s Top 40 under 40. Find Maayan on Instagram here. (@maayanziv_) Christopher Wood Bio Founder of Flying Disabled and Air4All. Christopher lobbies and campaigns for the aviation industry and governments to make commercial airlines power wheelchair accessible. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Traveling within Canada is incredibly difficult. The quick options are expensive and the cheap options take FOREVER! The transport landscape in Canada is extremely limited, which means that if you don’t have a car, there are barriers to get around. This is a problem not just for people in Canada, but for people who would like to visit and spend tourism dollars here.  Paris Marx joins us to help us understand why getting around Canada is so hard and the deep structural changes needed to create a sustainable mobility system that serves the public good. GUEST: Paris Marx is a socialist writer, podcast host of Tech Won't Save Us, and critic of tech futures. Paris is the host of Tech Won’t Save Us, a weekly podcast that critiques the worldview of Silicon Valley. Their first book, Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation, is out now from Verso Books. Follow Paris on Twitter. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

For immigrants and the generations that follow them, traveling back to a “home” country can be a complicated experience. For some, visiting a place that their parents, grandparents, or generations even further back left by choice, or fled, can bring happiness and learning. But for others, it might bring conflicted feelings. Leah from the Ticket 2 Anywhere podcast joins Erin to talk about her experience of traveling for the first time to her homeland, The Philippines. GUEST: Leah is one of the hosts of the Ticket 2 Anywhere Travel Podcast. Leah's Instagram  Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast - YouTube Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast on Apple Podcasts   RESOURCES: Black & Abroad  For Black Americans, a Heritage Trip to West Africa Can Be Life-Changing  Generation Status: Canadian-Born Children of Immigrants  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

In 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 related issues, and she also hosts a podcast called the Better Travel Podcast. RESOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/travel/iceland-tourism-pandemic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/travel/barcelona-airbnb.html SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health.  Erin is joined by Tammy Tran to explore mental health and travel. They chat about what it feels like to be depressed while traveling, how to take care of your mental health while traveling, and how social media contributes to our travel experiences, and expectations.  GUESTS: Tammy is a traveler, skydiver, TikToker, mental health advocate, and future marathon runner. Find her on TikTok at @travelthesky. RESOURCES: BOOK: Running on Empty by Jonice Webb, PhD SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Digital nomads are on the rise, as more and more people embrace working remotely as a way to make seeing the world more accessible. According to data from MBO Partners, in 2019 there were 7.3 million Americans who identified as digital nomads. But in 2021, the number of American digital nomads surged up to 15.5 million. We're talking about all things digital nomadism with travel couple and writers, Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger. They have been digital nomads for years, and write the fantastic newsletter called Brent and Michael are Going Places. We explore what the growing embrace of digital nomadism means for responsible tourism. We highlight the benefits of this travel style, and the potential negative impacts, too. GUESTS: Brent and Michael are a gay couple who decided in 2017 to sell their house in Seattle and travel the world as “digital nomads.” That means they move to a new country every few months, supporting ourselves by working remotely. Subscribe to Brent & Michael's newsletter: Brent and Michael Are Going Places REFERENCES: Digital nomad trends data by MBO Partners American digital nomad deported from Bali for encouraging travel The big problem with the so-called 'digital nomad' life in Bali  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

In 2021, the internet reacted as the world’s wealthiest men blew millions of dollars to spend just a few minutes traveling to the edge of space. Right now, space tourism is for the rich and famous, but in the coming years, it may become more accessible to regular travelers.  We chat with space tourism journalist Valerie Stimac about what it's like to travel to space, the future of the space tourism industry, equity and representation in space, sustainability concerns, how much space travel will cost, and how to enjoy space from earth. GUEST: Valerie Stimac has lived across the globe but spent her formative years in Alaska admiring the northern lights each winter. After living in cities including Seattle, London, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Valerie re-discovered a childhood passion for space and combined it with her professional career as a travel writer. Today, she is an author for Lonely Planet, and a space tourism & dark sky advocate. Valerie's website: https://valeriestimac.com/  Valerie's Instagram: @vstimac Join Valerie's astronomy-focused Jordan tour: https://spacetourismguide.com/guided-tours/jordan/ RESOURCES: How the billionaire space race could be one giant leap for pollution  Rocket Launches Are Shockingly Bad for the Environment  NASA's African-American Astronauts  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Kristen and Kyla are joined by Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur to discuss how we can travel more responsibly. Topics: choosing a destination; carbon offsets and flying; how to find vendors, tour guides, and places to stay; choosing souvenirs; general intentionality. Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/episode91 Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast  Alpaca My Bags on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpacamybagspod Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinatravels Kattie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/podkatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Check out the journalist Natasha Daly for more information on animal tourism: https://www.natashaldaly.com/ We went on a tangent about Shein and one of our favourite pods (How to Save a Planet) just released a more in depth episode! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zcjQpt9pZd5UVP8Dp1iRr?si=f3bf0f7462af448f Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

In S05 of Alpaca My Bags we are unpacking some of the major factors that have been changing travel over the last few years. We’ll explore the impact of space tourism, the rise of digital nomadism, overtourism, sustainable travel, mental health struggles abroad, and more.  Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts and for more information, check out alpacamybags.ca. Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod Join our Facebook Group: Alpaca YOUR Bags. Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

With summer ramping up in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are planning to travel. What's something you should pack for your next trip? Travel insurance! In this summer bonus episode, we're covering what travel insurance is, whether you need travel insurance, and what type of travel insurance to buy for your trip. OUR GUEST Erin is joined by Christina Tunnah, who's been in the travel industry since 2005. In 2009, Christina took the plunge into insurance and joined World Nomads where she is now the GM of The Americas. THANK YOU TO OUR WORLD NOMADS FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE. Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

NOTE: Hey Alpaca Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are that a MUST LISTEN! From Season 3, Erin is joined by Jess Brooks to talk about tour groups! Tour operators sometimes get flack for their practices, but others seem to be doing a good job when it comes to responsible and sustainable practices. Erin and Jess discuss the impact that group travel has on our planet, and give tips for figuring out which tour operators deserve our dollars. GUEST: Jess Brooks is the founder of Eternal Landscapes, a Mongolia-focused tour operator that aims to keep the benefits of tourism within the local community. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! RESOURCES: Eternal Landscapes Responsible tourism in Mongolia Ways to be a More Responsible Tourist Eternal Landscapes on Instagram HOW TO SUPPORT US! Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod Join our Facebook Group: Responsible Travel Discussion and Resources by AMB CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

NOTE: Hey Alpaca Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are that a MUST LISTEN! Back in Season 2, we talked to Andrew Gurza, a disability consultant, speaker, fellow Torontonian and host of Disability After Dark Podcast. We discussed the realities of traveling as a disabled person, where airlines are going wrong, and what can be done to make travel more accessible.  UPDATE: Disability Advocate Engracia Figueroa Died After An Airline Damaged Her Wheelchair SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! Guest: Andrew Gurza HOW TO SUPPORT US! Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod Join our Facebook Group: Responsible Travel Discussion and Resources by AMB CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

NOTE: Hey Alpaca Pals! We're on a break right now to work on putting together the next season of the show. In the meantime, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favourite episodes every few weeks - episodes are that a MUST LISTEN! This week we're revisiting our chat with Sojourner White. Erin picked this episode because Sojourner is so talented at helping regular folks like us understand complex topics. Topics like colonialism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentrism. We unpack these three isms, and explain how and why they are relevant to travelers. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! GUEST: Sojourner White Resources  Decolonization in Action No White Saviors Podcast  Home • Sojournies  Sojourner | Travel & Lifestyle HOW TO SUPPORT US! Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod Join our Facebook Group: Responsible Travel Discussion and Resources by AMB CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

We are two years into this global pandemic that has changed whether and how we travel. With some countries now loosening travel restrictions, we’re in a bit of a confusing time. It’s becoming possible to travel again, but it isn’t becoming less complicated. We unpack the current state of the pandemic and what it means for travel in 2022 with Emily Scott from @TwoDustyTravelers. GUEST: Emily Scott is a Registered Nurse based in Seattle and has served on humanitarian medical missions and disaster response teams in eight countries, including treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, and deploying to Nepal after the 2015 earthquake. On Instagram, she shares her insights on the pandemic from her perspective as a nurse, and does an amazing job of explaining complicated and sciency concepts in ways that make sense to regular folks like us! RESOURCES: Two Dusty Travelers on Instagram  Two Dusty Travelers Blog Listen to Emily's episode from the beginning of the pandemic, March 2020:  COVID-19: Is Now the Time to Alpaca Your Bags? Listen to Emily’s episode from 2021, one year into the pandemic: COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel Yet? SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that outlined how climate change is now widespread, rapid, and intensifying. So at this point, is travel is an unnecessary privilege that is worsening our climate situation? Or, is there a way to strike a balance between travel and sustainability? Erin is joined by Dr. Daniel Scott to unpack these difficult questions. GUEST: Dr. Daniel Scott, University Research Chair in Climate and Society in the Geography and Environmental Management as well as the Director of the Interdisciplinary Center on Climate Change at the University of Waterloo (Canada). RESOURCES: World Tourism Day SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey