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The Altruistic Traveller

News & Resources On Advocating For a Better Tourism Industry

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Bianca Caruana

Bianca Caruana

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    [Podcast] Tourism’s Impact on Islands: A Sustainable Perspective with James Ellsmoor

    by Bianca Caruana September 14, 2023September 14, 2023
    September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

    Learn about Island Innovation – a global network helping advance innovation and drive sustainable change across island communities worldwide.

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    [Podcast] The Inherent Consequences of Wanderlust & Hypermobility

    by Bianca Caruana September 6, 2023
    September 6, 2023

    In this episode, we talk about the “other” side of tourism – how our freedom of movement has inherent consequences on place, people and culture.

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    [Podcast] Advocating for the Human Rights of Porters and Mountain Expedition Workers

    by Bianca Caruana August 15, 2023August 15, 2023
    August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

    In a world where adventure and travel have become a way of life for many, it’s easy to overlook the often invisible hands that make these journeys possible.

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  • AfricaSocial Enterprise

    [Podcast] Amplifying Female Social Entrepreneurship Across Africa | Women Who ImpACT

    by Bianca Caruana August 1, 2023August 15, 2023
    August 1, 2023August 15, 2023

    We discuss the fascinating interplay between social enterprise and the traditional NGO model, dissecting their unique strengths and challenges.

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    Navigating the Ethics of Travel Promotion

    by Bianca Caruana July 14, 2023August 14, 2023
    July 14, 2023August 14, 2023

    In this webinar, I explore ethics in travel promotion, overtourism, storytelling that addresses cultural appropriation, and the preservation of destinations and cultural heritage.

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  • Digital Nomad LifeEuropePersonal Stories

    The One With The Digital Nomad Festival in Bansko Bulgaria

    by Bianca Caruana July 9, 2023July 9, 2023
    July 9, 2023July 9, 2023

    One would hardly think a small town in rural Bulgaria would attract over 700 digital nomads but here we are – Bansko Nomad Fest 2023 recap.

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    A Sustainable Travel Guide to Kathmandu Nepal 2023

    by Bianca Caruana May 21, 2023July 14, 2023
    May 21, 2023July 14, 2023

    Welcome to the mystical city of Kathmandu, Nepal! Here is your ultimate sustainable travel guide to Nepal’s capital.

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  • Community-Based TourismNepal

    Community Homestay Nepal: Embracing Sustainable Tourism and Empowering Local Communities

    by Bianca Caruana May 17, 2023July 14, 2023
    May 17, 2023July 14, 2023

    In a world of mass tourism, where local communities can be overshadowed, Community Homestay Nepal offers a refreshing and meaningful way to travel.

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    Where to book sustainable accommodation online

    by Bianca Caruana May 9, 2023June 9, 2023
    May 9, 2023June 9, 2023

    It’s easier than ever to search for accommodations that are putting the planet first. Book your next sustainable accommodation here.

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    A Sustainable & Fair Trade Guide to Shopping in Kathmandu Nepal (2023)

    by Bianca Caruana May 6, 2023May 7, 2023
    May 6, 2023May 7, 2023

    While in Kathmandu make an ethical choice and support local producers with the help of this list of fair trade shops in Nepal’s capital.

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We are Bianca & Faye, two passionate storytellers with a common mission to share ways in which tourism can be approached in a more sustainable way. We share discussions, ideas and recommendations on how to travel with more compassion, integrity and conscious awareness.

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