Guidebook author, business owner and television host Rick Steves joins the show to talk about why travel is more important than ever. Craig Davidson, the Chief Operating Officer of Rick's tour company, follows up to explain their work on climate change.

New York Times Travel Editor Amy Virshup talks about managing the paper’s travel coverage during the pandemic and describes how she’s developed a new relationship with readers.

Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir, former director of Visit Iceland, joins the podcast to talk about what tourism means for her home country, and to share her own personal travel pledge.

Jason Moore, host of the Zero to Travel Podcast, talks about adjusting to life overseas, what he’s learned, and how he’s trying to be a better resident of his adopted country of Norway.

Zina Bencheikh, Intrepid Travel’s Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, talks about how travel companies can push the industry in the right direction.

Sarika Bansal, Editorial Director of AFAR Media, talks about decolonizing travel, the importance of genuine cultural exchange, and her vision for AFAR Magazine.

Matt Stenton tells us how New Zealand’s tourism industry has been managing during the pandemic, and shares when he thinks the country will re-open to foreign visitors.

Dominique Callimanopulos of Elevate Destinations talks about family travel, give-back travel, and how she’s seen the industry change for the better over the past 15 years.

John De Fries, the head of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, talks about the past, present and future of tourism in Hawaii, and shares what he wants all visitors to the Islands to know.

Andrew Alexander King talks about climbing mountains, volunteering abroad, and how we can all encourage our favorite brands be more inclusive.

What does “responsible travel” really mean? Justin Francis explains how travel can affect the environment and communities around the world — for better and for worse.

Welcome to the first season of The Better Travel Podcast! Join me as I dive into fascinating and complex travel topics — all with the aim of helping you become a smarter, better traveler.