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In this episode, we speak with Jenny Gray, the mastermind behind Intrepid Travel's women-only expeditions, about how sustainable travel and female empowerment intersect. Join us as we explore the benefits of traveling with a group of like-minded women and how it can lead to positive impacts both locally and globally.Jenny shares her insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of organizing…
In this episode, we interview Susanna Shankar (or Sooz) who is an enviromental scientist and travel expert on the complex relationship between biodiversity & tourism. Biodiversity and tourism are often viewed as two opposing forces, but is that really the case? On one hand, tourism can bring in revenue and promote conservation efforts, but on the other hand, it can also have negative impacts on…
