{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 197: Responsible Travel with Desirée and Ginger","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":9156,"description":"There is no question that travel impacts both our planet and its people.  Yet it's also an amazing opportunity to explore both ourselves and world, while deepening our understanding for the other humans sharing this planet. Can we travel more responsibly, finding a balance between ethics and exploration?  Amanda is joined by Desirée of The Pewter Thimble and travel writer/educator Ginger to break it down. \nIn this episode we will explore the following questions:What is responsible travel?What is our impact as travelers on tourist destinations?How can we get the most out of travel without wearing ourselves out?Why should we skip the bucket list and the search for \"hidden gems?\"How can we do better with souvenirs? How does travel connect with overconsumption? And even the fast fashion industry?And so much more...Check out Desirée's guide to Porta Portese here.\nRead Ginger's travel writing:\nhttps://www.lonelyplanet.com/authors/virginia-digaetanohttps://italicsmag.com/author/ginger/\nBe the first to hear all of the details about where, when, and how Episode 200 is happening: join the mailing list.\nHave a question for Amanda to answer during episode 200? Submit it here.\nBehind the Seams\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com\nClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:\n​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}