The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel
The RISE Travel Institute
45 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this powerful conversation, Amy Hager sits down with journalist and academic Michael Luongo to explore how tourism can become a tool for recovery, peace, and rebuilding after war and conflict. From Ground Zero to Gaza, Iraq, Rwanda, and Ukraine, Michael shares firsthand stories of resilience, research, and the human capacity to heal through travel. If you care about ethical travel, social justice, and the transformative power of tourism, this episode will challenge and inspire you. It’s a...
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In this powerful conversation, Amy Hager sits down with journalist and academic Michael Luongo to explore how tourism can become a tool for recovery, peace, and rebuilding after war and conflict. From Ground Zero to Gaza, Iraq, Rwanda, and Ukraine, Michael shares firsthand stories of resilience, research, and the human capacity to heal through travel. If you care about ethical travel, social justice, and the transformative power of tourism, this episode will challenge and inspire you. It’s a...
The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel
26 minutes
6 months ago
A Journey of Connection with Kristin Barron
In this episode, host Amy Hager talks with Kristen Barron, grant manager at RISE Travel Institute, about her journey from corporate life to sustainable travel advocacy. Kristen shares how her 18-month career break transformed her approach to travel, the deeper lessons she learned from experiences like walking the Camino de Santiago, and how RISE’s mission aligns with her personal values. Together, they explore the importance of critical thinking, intentional travel, and cultivating deeper con...
The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel
In this powerful conversation, Amy Hager sits down with journalist and academic Michael Luongo to explore how tourism can become a tool for recovery, peace, and rebuilding after war and conflict. From Ground Zero to Gaza, Iraq, Rwanda, and Ukraine, Michael shares firsthand stories of resilience, research, and the human capacity to heal through travel. If you care about ethical travel, social justice, and the transformative power of tourism, this episode will challenge and inspire you. It’s a...
