I think we all agree that travel is one of the most beautiful, transformative and educational things life can offer. But, you don’t have to look far to see the bad side of it: multi-national hotels paying their staff a pittance, local people struggling to find a home in their own city, or pollution caused by air travel. But don’t be disheartened by that. In this conversation we talk about how the everyday traveller – someone with just a short time to enjoy a place - can reduce their negative impact on the destination, support flourishing communities, and have unique and inspiring travel experience. Win win win! The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book. Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it? [email protected] www.instagram.com/lukerichaa Connect with Sam: www.alternativetravelers.com www.instagram.com/alternativetravelers Create your Bookitlist, book with discounts and live for adventure at: www.bookitlist.co And for all our episodes, show notes and info about our guests: www.thetravelnowpodcast.co.uk Read my book, Koh Tao, for free Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen. www.lukerichardsonauthor.com