The Sustainable Voice® Podcast Presented by Big Five Tours and Expeditions

Ashish sits down with one of his dear industry friends and past guest, and fellow traveler, Robin Cline (her podcast, The Intrepid Traveler with Robin Cline). This episode talks about where it all started and how Robin and Ashish and others like them got into travel and by simply paying attention, stumbled into sustainability. This is an origin story like no other!

In previous episodes, we talked about civil unrest and the stability of sustainable tourism. This episode talks about Sudan, a personal story for Ashish as his mother and her family are from there. Listen in to see what the hope is for Sudan after the current unrest.

Ashish Sanghrajka, the President of Big Five Tours & Expeditions, has a personal connection to Sudan. His mother and her family are from there, and he has always been fascinated by the country's rich history and culture.

In this episode, Ashish talks about his family's history in Sudan, the current unrest in the country, and what he hopes for the future. He also talks about the importance of sustainable tourism and how it can help to rebuild Sudan.

If you are interested in learning more about Sudan, this episode is a must-listen. Ashish provides a unique perspective on the country and its people, and he offers hope for the future.

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Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of travel with The Sustainable Voice podcast! In our latest episode, Ashish and his guest, the adventurous Ines Orihuela, take you on a wild ride through the breathtaking landscapes of Peru. As they share their exhilarating experiences and insights, you'll discover why traveling with kids can be a life-changing adventure. Don't miss out on the excitement - subscribe to The Sustainable Voice podcast now and visit our website for more information. Join our community of global travelers and make sustainable tourism a part of your journey today!

You never know who you will meet in your life. 2 chance meetings in Kenya in one day, one of which led to a Maasai community school suffering from extreme drought and starvation, serving over 450 students getting help to bridge their needs until the rainy season arrived. Cherish those relationships. You could be talking to a future hero.

We search the world for examples of women's entrepreneurship and empowerment, including in our own politics. It turns out, the best success story has been happening right in front of us in Peru. The media coverage of the unrest in Peru doesn’t tell this side of the story. You need to hear it.

In this episode, host Ashish focuses on the different times in his life he personally witnessed how tourism can transform neighborhoods, communities, countries, and regions when done properly. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for all updates and follow us on social media to see where Ashish is around the world!

Locally owned hotels yield more power than any other chain brand or foreign-owned hotel because they are purpose-built and driven by passion. The owner has skin in the game and had risked, in some cases everything, with the sole purpose of lifting up an entire community. These are their stories. For more information about Big Five Tours, visit our website or social media channels to see some of the places we've talked about in this episode.

Special guest Robin Cline from the Intrepid Traveler Podcast joins us to discuss women's prominent role in the smallest of societies. This episode picks up talking about the communities around Medellin, Colombia, and the great progress being made there.

Red Mangroves represent more than planting trees. This is the beginning of a movement by local communities in the islands near Cartagena to protect their land and understand the benefits of preserving red mangroves in their natural environment.

Before the pandemic, the mangroves and surrounding shorelines were largely ignored and covered in waste and plastic. Today, the local people, mostly fishermen who were hardest hit during the pandemic, have a sense of home and a sense of belonging in these islands all thanks to the planting of red mangroves.

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The Periyar Wildlife Reserve, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. It is a wildlife sanctuary and is home to not only tigers but a significant elephant population in addition to rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards, and Indian bison.

In this episode, Ashish talks about the challenges surrounding dealing with the ramifications of poaching - not only from an animal protection perspective but also from the perspective of what drives the motivations behind poaching. 

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