Curious about the business side of your travel decisions?

Are you a numbers person or planet passionate?

Do you know how ESG can be put to reporting metrics?

This episode is for you! Let me know what to expand on or what you learned from this one.

Product recommendations for packing light:

Tentree Mobius 45L Duffle https://www.tentree.ca/products/mobius-45l-duffle-meteorite-black

Ecotex Packing Cube 5‑Piece Set II https://ca.heys.com/products/ecotex-packing-cube-5-piece-set?srsltid=AfmBOooi0yOdx3zokbHh6dqySsYpbXwvF0rcOJHnFkYsxRM4UO8miC4Z

Zero Waste Toiletry Kit

https://ethique.com

https://thesustainabletomorrow.com/products/bamboo-electric-toothbrush?variant=45491945865497&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23283860873&gbraid=0AAAAAqCmDoLHF2DfxCIeu919htje3w7Gl&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvl2rz5FGIQFv4lrgdalJIA25aMOPApl2tKXsDr-bVq3dwU04wbIp1hoC1HYQAvD_BwE

Want hear my travel bucket list?

Want to what those places struggle with as tourist destinations?

Just press play!

YouTube recommendation: https://youtube.com/@karaandnate?si=NwrnO2Zs_Vr1EV3X

Company recommendation: https://www.patagonia.ca/home/

Today’s episode goes into what carbon offsets are, what goes into them, how they work, and the implications for aviation and travel.

Research heavy warning*

Links for sources and more information:

https://www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-10-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-in-travel-and-should-you-carbon-offset/

Smart Carbon Offsetting Tips for Responsible Travelers - Ecotourism World

Carbon Offset Programs: The Complete Guide [2025]

WEF_Principles_for_Transformative_Tourism_2025.pdf

Today’s episode covers why itinerary travel planning should be sustainable and how; for local impact and personal experience sake.

Optimize time, money, and emissions with maximized experience and memories.

Recommendations for apps and companies:

Destination BC https://www.destinationbc.ca

Destinate Group https://www.destinate.ca

Maple leaf adventures https://www.mapleleafadventures.com

G Adventures https://www.gadventures.com

Restaurant shoutout: lavecchiaroma.it

Google Maps

Biliki

Rome2Rio

HappyCow

Organic Maps

Greenwashing 101: Travel Edition

Theme: How to spot misleading claims in hotels, tours, and gear

Product Segment: Certified eco products — look for Green Key, B Corp, etc.

Story Segment: That ‘eco-lodge’

stories to [email protected]

Music: chilled sustainable by Coma Media

Resources: Bookdifferent.com and Ecolodge.com

Story: We take a “wrong train, right vibes” detour in Florence that turns an annoying delay that highlighted the trip

Tips: How to ditch the tourist marathon and travel Italy like a local — with less sprinting, more gelato, and zero guilt.

Product Spotlight: Rail passes that make trains a breeze, collapsible bowls perfect for picnic pros, and solar chargers to keep your phone powered (because no one wants a dead Insta battery).

Whether you’re planning a trip or just daydreaming over your morning espresso, this episode’s got laughs, hacks, and zero pressure — just good vibes and better travel.

Buonconvento Agriturismo recommendation: https://www.airbnb.com/l/il4PyNyP

Products:

Eurail Italy Pass

https://www.eurail.com/en

Stojo Collapsable Bowl

https://stojo.co

Anker Solar Charger

https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/Anker-PowerCore-Solaire-10000mAh-Power-Bank-15W-USB-C-avec-Ports-Doubles-Lampe-de-Poche-IP65-Anti-claboussures-Anti-Poussi-re-pour-Activit-s-Ext-rieu/6HUUAWWLA5PI?selectedSellerId=50D115AE253C4AC3A793AA0A22BBC28F

Send travel faux pax stories to [email protected]

Segments:

Cultural awareness and common beginner mistakes

Top 5 real travel faux pas

Quick etiquette tips for top destinations

a cringey faux pas

Please share your own “oops” moments for future episodes to [email protected]

Segments:

Intro: What is sustainable travel (and what it isn’t)

Top 5 easy eco-friendly travel tips

1. Travel Light & Pack Reusables

🚄 2. Choose Low-Impact Transport

🛏️ 3. Book Eco-Conscious Stays

🍽️ 4 Eat Local, Seasonal & Plant-Based

🤝 5. Support Ethical & Local Tourism

Product spotlight: reusable water bottle

Call to action: try 1 sustainable swap next trip