Curious Tourism is the Canadian podcast that explores how to travel in a way that is better for people, and for the planet.
What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writer Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about what truly makes travel and tourism responsible.
Topics covered include dark tourism, sustainable travel, voluntourism, travel privilege, what it means to travel authentically, and so much more. Curious Tourism introduces you to unique and underrepresented perspectives, and provides you with the tools and information you need to travel the world in a mindful way.
Curious Tourism was featured on Apple’s New & Noteworthy list, 2019, and was a finalist in the 2020 People’s Choice Podcast Awards. In 2022, we were featured in the Toronto Star and CBC’s Podcast Playlist. In 2022 and 2023, the show was shortlisted for several Traverse Creator Awards, including Greatest 12-Month Achievement. And, we’ve hit the podcast charts in Canada, USA, Ireland, UK and more in the category Places & Travel.
The podcast is written, recorded, and produced in Toronto, Canada. A monthly episode is released on the last Wednesday of every month.. Transcriptions of the podcast are available on podcast apps that support transcriptions. You can listen to the podcast, here.
To chat more about responsible travel follow us on Instagram. If you’d like to support the podcast, subscribe on Patreon!
Curious Tourism is available to discuss partnerships, sponsorships, and speaking engagements. You can contact Erin and Kattie, here.
Here’s what listeners have to say about Curious Tourism:
Previous collaborations:
- iHeartRadio podcast Everywhere featured an interview with Erin Hynes.
- Kickin’ Back Alpaca Ranch hosted Curious Tourism for a visit with real alpacas.
- Erin was featured on The Thoughtful Travel Podcast.
- Erin was featured on the Tripping Up Podcast.
- Erin was featured on The Plunge Podcast: Justified.
- Erin was featured on The Travel Horror Stories Podcast.
- Erin was featured on the Drive With Us Podcast.
- Erin was featured on the Like a Local Podcast.
Where we’ve been mentioned:
- 5 Ways to Travel Responsibly – The Toronto Star
- CBC’s Podcast Playlist – April 2022 and March 2023
- How a Travel Podcast Found an Audience in a World Without Travel
- 9 Travel Podcasts to Fuel Your Wanderlust
- The Best Travel Podcasts to Spark Your Wanderlust
- These Podcasts Will Keep You Inspired On The Go
- Part Time Travel Warrior: Erin Hynes
- My Favourite English-speaking Podcasts To Travel With
- 12 Best Podcasts for Travel and Wanderlust Inspiration
Curious Tourism is written and hosted by Erin Hynes, and it’s produced by Kattie Laur, in Toronto, CA.
