Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast

Save Thano Movement is dedicated to saving the Thano Forest. It is a citizen protest dedicated to safeguarding over 10,000 trees that are slated to be cut for Doon airport expansion.  In this episode, we are joined by Pushpam. He is a part of this movement. He shares the journey of the protests, the roadblocks, and what it means for responsible travel in Uttarakhand.  Read more   Bu...

31st May marks world no tobacco day. We talk about physical harms of smoking but rarely anyone pays attention to the millions of cigarette buds lying everywhere in the open. Discarded cigarette butts are a form of non-biodegradable, toxic waste that add to the landfills. A massive contributor of pollution, cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic that may take anywhere abou...

Tourists who come to Jodhpur don't go past the forts and havelis. But there is a lot to experience inside and outside the city and some experiences will take you to the local lifestyle of the Rajasthan and introduce you with the culture and traditions of the region.  In this episode, I speak with Chottaram Prajapat who is the founder of Chottaram Prajapat homestays . The homestay is situated...

Sarthak Bhasin is the co-founder of Ecohodo . This entity is committed to resolve responsible and sustainable travel roadblocks through technology. One of the projects they are planning to roll out is Carbon Credit System.  In this episode we discuss about various technological aspects through which Ecohodo aims to improve the condition of tourism around the world and the role Carbon Credit S...

Pranav Narang is a part of multiple ecological projects that are directly or indirectly connected to responsible travel. He is currently working on Aviral Ganga project which aims to raise awareness and reduce plastic pollution in Haridwar and Rishikesh.  Today, on Earth Day, he joins me for this episode and we talk about his work, plastic pollution post pandemic due to increasing tourism and...

Geogtagging has proven harmful to many places that exist away from travel maps. It ends up killing the natural aura of the location and often proves dangerous to the people who go there.  In this episode, my guest Johann speaks about this trend and how we can create content in a much more responsible way.  Book your next surprise trip with Jack and Hill Adventures    Buy me a c...

Revenge Travel is one of the emerging travel trends of 2022. Many would say that it is a bad idea to revenge travel but not all is black and white. In this episode, I speak with Tanya Jain , an artist and a poet to discuss this term and what she feels about it.  Tanya's Art Initiatives Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blo...

Auroville is a place for soul seekers. It is a confluence of everyone who wish to give something back through their travels and it is very easy to volunteer there.  In this episode, I speak with Anjali Aggarwal who went through a similar experience at Sadhana Forest . She shares her thoughts on volunteering process and experience.  Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thought...

The mindset of travel customer is changing. More and more customers are interested in booking an eco-friendly hotel over a big commercial hotel. But the problem with finding a true eco-friendly hotel or homestay is confirming if they really follow eco-friendly norms that makes their operations sustainable.  Ecoplore is one such venture that is created with the intention of bringing sustainabl...

Cycling can be a sustainable and eco friendly form of travel activity if more people show their interest. Travel sector in India is not really keen on promoting it but there are some niche companies that provide cycle only tours.  Bikepacking India is one such venture that offers cycling trips in Rajasthan and is planning to expand. The founder Nikhil joins me to discuss the potential of cycl...

Greenwashing in handicraft means promoting products that are way less sustainable or do not support local communities. The issue is a root cause for plastic pollution in villages as well as driving local communities away from their traditional art works.  Today, Kavya Saxena joins me to discuss this problem. She has worked with local communities on conservation and preservation of handicrafts...

Western Ghats is spread across four states of India and have amazing trekking spots. It is an eco fragile region and the need for responsible travel in Western Ghats is very high.  Pranjal Wagh joins me to discuss responsible travel and trekking needs. We discuss about mindful behaviour around campsites and ways to ensure that we are giving back to nature and community as we visit these locat...

Volunteer travel in India is still not popular among Indians. Finding the right volunteering opportunities are also confusing for someone doing this for the first time.  In this episode, I am joined by Jasmeet . He is traveling as a volunteer and has helped many NGOs and farms with their work. He joins me to discuss what it takes to be a volunteer and how one can avoid getting cheated. ...

Travel and mental health are often connected. This leads to two situations, people cannot plan a trip due to fear of unknown and there are people who forget their issues once they are on a trip.  Today, we are talking with Suman Doogar who is a psychology teacher and a seasoned traveller. She joins me to discuss this topic along with suggesting some ways to overcome certain dilemmas. There is...

Exploring local food is considered to be an important part of travel. But it is taken as a unique highlight of travel and people considered it a special affair to make it a part of their travel.  Nadeem Ahmed aka The Local Guide runs a YouTube Channel where he focusses on local food and authentic regional cuisine. We discuss the factors that we should research while searching for local food....

Ocean conservation is one of the most important aspect of modern environment challenges. Oceans link us together, provide most of the oxygen and regulate our climate. But the topic of conservation and restoration is not on the priority.  Today, on World Ocean Day, I am joined by Tanvi Gautama who is a diver, ocean photographer and has worked on Coral Restoration Projects. She shares about her...

Tamanna Sharma is the founder of Earthling First. Her venture provides solutions to reduce waste generation through sustainable planning and facilitate responsible waste disposal.  Tamanna joins us to discuss about Project Jalori , where her team plans to reduce and remove waste disposal from fragile Jalori Pass altogether. The project aims to facilitate responsible travel in Tirthan Valley w...

Himalayan Ecotourism , based in GHNP’s Tirthan Valley, offers trekking and camping trips that show the travellers the best the Park has to offer. The operator offers customised all-inclusive trips (scheduled treks will start next year), led by experienced local guides and staff. I am joined by Stephan , the founder of Himalayan Ecotourism to discuss their mission and vision. He also talks about th...

Gaurav Kushwaha is the founder of Musafir Cafe in Bir Billing. He has a strong focus on upcycling and reducing waste generated in his ventures. During the lockdown, his cafe was on a verge of shut down but he was able to save it through crowdfunding.  He speaks about waste management at cafe, his venture Musication and the future after lockdown.  Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.co...

Permaculture is one of the philosophy that many who are associated with travel have started to use and adopt. It ensures responsible consumption and a better connection with nature.  To discuss this, I have invited Shweta from Petrichor Living Shala which is a farm, studio and a sustainability education centre. We discuss permaculture, responsible consumption, slow food and a lot more. The fa...

Refuse, reuse and refill are three words that guarantee to reduce the plastic pollution around the world. And while it is true that it is not one person's responsibility, we can always do our part and hope there is someone fighting this battle on a bigger scale. Refill my Bottle is one such entity that started in Bali and is working their way towards many different destinations of South East Asia...

Travel rules and restrictions have changed due to Covid 19. Now every traveller has to keep this aspect in their mind while traveling. This podcast features 4 travelers who decided to explore different parts of this state after the lockdown rules were lifted. Now that vaccines are available, this podcast will help you make better decisions when you plan a future trip to this quaint part of the cou...

Travel is a privilege and it often results in certain negative actions. Empathy is the strongest tool that will help you understand the pain through which your host goes through while planning a trip for you.  In this episode, I speak with Pankaj Singh , one of the founders of Faraway Originals. We discuss the concept of storytelling and what his team does at Faraway Originals . Pankaj also t...

Damini Shewkani is the founder of Eco-Conscious Living through which she promotes sustainable consumption, thrifting and many other responsible practices. She joins me in this episode to discuss responsible travel without being a burden in the local ecology. She holds a degree in environmental science which helps her understand the needs of the modern world and how our practices can impact others...

As we continue our conversation with Trishna Mohanty , we dwell into the topic of creating content and responsible behavior around indigenous tribes and communities. She shares her experience in North East India and her approach for storytelling.  Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Connect with Trshina http://Instagram.com/trishnamohanty http://darbadar.com Share your t...