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 HallMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network