In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks. As an experienced international tour leader, Jessica’s journey led her to Mongolia, where she has been based since 2006. In 2010, she co-founded Eternal Landscapes with a local partner, challenging traditional tourism perceptions of the country. Eternal Landscapes is a business with a social conscience driven by a clear set of ethics and values. Their pride lies in their commitment to making a positive impact in Mongolia, supporting a diverse spectrum of Mongolian society, and challenging the conventional stereotypes and clichés associated with tourism in Mongolia. A highlight of their commitment is 'Chandmana Erdene,’ an initiative to provide long-term tourism training and employment opportunities for Mongolian women. Christine and Jess discuss: · The sense of family, love, and joy fostered by the Mongolian communities visited by Eternal Landscapes · The power of slow, mindful travel · Nature-positive travel, responsible photography, and true community-based tourism · Ways to create responsive itineraries based on community engagement and respect Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks. 🌎​​​​​​​​ To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal. Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes! 🌎​​​​​​​​ Visit https://www.eternal-landscapes.co.uk/ to find out more about Eternal Landscapes Mongolia. Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter. Learn more about the community center Jessica and her team are building. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jessica Brooks (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo. Support the show