005 Jamaica, Rasta-Muslims & the Importance of Meaningful Travel
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In episode five, Zara speaks to Wafa Aouchiche, founder of Burgundy Roots, about their retreats in Jamaica. We talk about the Jamaican Muslim community & the ‘Ras-Mus’ (Rasta-Muslims), and the connections between the Caribbean & Algerian revolutionaries.   We discuss the negative impact of foreign-owned island resorts & some of the problems Jamaica faces; the importance of meaningful travel, & whether Muslim travellers are compromising on experience of the sake of halal food.  Links in show notes.
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