In Defense Of Staycations

Have a summer trip planned? You're not alone. For many, traveling has become more lifestyle than luxury: in the time it takes you to read this blurb over 2,000 people will have arrived in a foreign country and a quarter of a million dollars will have been spent by Americans abroad.

Staycations are emerging in popularity as a hassle-free and environmentally friendly way to holiday. And if you need more convincing, today's conversation with podcaster Chris Christou outlines why being a better tourist starts at home. 

 

Here's a preview:

 

[8:00] Connections between the tourism industry and late stage capitalism

 

[10:45] Eco-tourism is an oxymoron! (And other greenwashing examples)

 

[24:00] Airbnb’s cultural consequences

 

[31:00] 3 research-backed tips for making the most of your next staycation

 

Resources mentioned:

• The End of Tourism podcast
• How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break (via New York Times)

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