Traveling Mindfully: How to Decenter Yourself in 2025

Join Erin Hynes and Amanda Kendle as they explore mindful travel, cultural awareness, social media impact, and tips for responsible tourism in 2025.Please note: Midway through this episode we mention that a woman was killed by an elephant in Spain. This was a mix-up in reference to the recent news that Blanca Ojanguren Garcia, a 22-year old woman from Spain, was killed by an elephant while in Thailand: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/asia/spanish-woman-killed-elephant-thailand-intl-hnk/index.htmlGuest: Amanda Kendle is a travel podcaster and writer, lecturer/trainer, and social media consultant. She is the host of The Thoughtful Travel podcast, where she chats with fellow travelers about their experiences, and what they’ve learned from their travels. Links: https://www.notaballerina.com/https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenuhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-thoughtful-travel-podcast/id1269489189 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.CREDITSWritten and Hosted by Erin HynesProduced by Kattie LaurMusic is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.Logo by Nicole Hall