Dr. Tonya Matthews joins the show to talk about the International African American Museum, which is due to open in Charleston later this year. She shares the inspiration for the museum and their approach to storytelling, and the many ways the museum will serve its guests. She also shares how the IAAM will help to shape Charleston’s tourism landscape.

How do you think about the climate impact of travel? For a lot of people, this is a complex question — both technically and emotionally. Our guest this week, Christina Beckmann, talks about how climate technologies are evolving, and shares how travelers can support a long-term shift toward a healthier atmosphere.

What does “immersive travel” actually mean, and how can you try this yourself? That’s the question we’re exploring in today’s episode, and here to help us is Miyuki Seguchi, a travel adviser, tour guide, podcast host, and creator of the Japan Travel Essentials Course.

I’m wrapping up the year by sharing three big trends that I’ve seen affecting the world in travel in 2022. What are your big travel takeaways from the year?

Shafik Meghji joins the show to talk about exploring Bolivia, a nation rich in culture and history that’s also home to deserts, jungles and high mountains. Shafik also reflects on how travel writing can empower travelers to have more positive and meaningful experiences.

Venice is often described as a classic example of "overtourism" in Europe. But what's really going here? Italian journalist Anna Momigliano joins the show to describe the history of tourism in Venice, and share how visitors can have a positive impact on the city.

Fatima Haidari, Afghanistan’s first female tour guide, joins the show this week to talk about the rich history and culture of her home country, and to share what inspired her to start leading tours, despite the intense pressure she faced not to do so.

In this week’s episode, American travel guru Rick Steves describes how we can all have more rewarding travel experiences by taking some time to learn about the art of the places we visit. He also talks about what he learned while filming his Art of Europe TV series and shares some of his favorite stories of personal encounters with art on the Continent.

This week, we explore one of the most powerful potential benefits of tourism: bringing jobs and income into rural communities. Our guest is Manisha Pande, the co-founder and managing director of Village Ways, an Indian tour company.

This week, we're joined by Husam Jubran, a Palestinian tour guide and peace worker who has helped to lead a movement toward more meaningful tourism in the region that he calls home.

Zakia Moulaoui Guery, CEO of Invisible Cities, shares how her company creates exceptional travel experiences that allow visitors to give back to the people and places they’re visiting.

In the first episode of Season 3, Paige speaks with Sarah Stodola, author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit and Peril at the Beach,” for a deep dive on one of humanity’s favorite travel destinations.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Better Travel Podcast, the show that gives you a deeper understanding of the world of travel