The 2 Best Alpaca My Bags: Responsible Travel Podcast Episodes
1) S1 Ep10: Solo Travel, Part 2: Staying Safe Abroad and Alone
Erin and Laurelle talk about what they do to keep safe while traveling alone, as women, and they share some hilarious stories about their solo adventures.
2) S1 Ep9: Solo Travel: Stop Policing Women's Travel Dreams!
Recent articles floating around the internet claim that women travel solo more than men. Why is this?
3) Allergic and Abroad: How Food Allergies Shape Travel
What is it like to travel with severe food allergies? Erin and Kattie chat with food allergy consultant Allie Bahn about what it takes to travel confidently with severe allergies. We discuss how aller...Show More
4) What Happens When AI Plans Your Trip? | POSTCARD #5
AI is becoming increasingly embedded into the travel planning experience. While AI might seem like a great hack for creating a travel itinerary, it does come with problems. We unpack these issues, fr...Show More
5) Unpacking Representation of Women in Aviation | REPLAY
Joi Schweitzer joins the podcast to unpack the ins and outs of what it takes to become a pilot as a black woman and the state of represention in the skys. She also shares where her love of flying came...Show More
6) Bad Bunny and Bad Fireworks Displays | POSTCARD #4
Erin and Kattie discuss the recent fireworks display in the Himalayan region of Tibet, which drew backlash and an apology from outdoor brand Arc'teryx. They also discuss Bad Bunny's decision to not to...Show More
7) Navigating Travel With Age and Disability
Erin chats with Cary Lowe and his wife Trish Butler. Trish lives with multiple sclerosis and uses a mobility scooter, and she and Cary have continued to travel well into their seventies, traveling to ...Show More
8) Emma, the AI Travel Influencer | POSTCARD #3
Erin and Kattie discuss Germany Tourism's latest AI Travel Influencer, Emma and the nuances around authentic travel content. They also review the chaotic and hilarious posts coming from TSA on Threads...Show More
9) Rethinking Tourism in Tofino with the Tribal Park Allies Program
Erin chats with Julian Hockin‑Grant about theTribal Park Allies program, an initiative created by the Claoquiat First Nation on Vancouver Island. The program invites local businesses, from coffee shop...Show More
10) Should The "World Wonders" List Exist? | POSTCARD #2
Erin and Kattie discuss what constitutes a "New World Wonder," and why Egypt refused to participate in the contest to decide what would appear on this list. We also dive into the sticky world of trave...Show More