Our differences are what makes each of us special, and traveling allows us to gain exposure to differing and opposing perspectives. In this episode, Jazmin from Travel To Blank shares why it is important to represent, understand, and accept cultural diversity while traveling. We speak about consciousness of other cultures, empathy and respect towards different world views and sustainability in travel.
- 04:40: The travel bug and languages
- 13:05: Diversity in Travel
- 19:55: Respect and empathy to perspectives
- 25:15: Being conscious of your thoughts and judgements
- 28:10: Traveling with others
- 30:35: Creating representation
- 37:15: Consistently exploring and discovering
- 41:45: Travel blogging to create awareness
- 45:45: Different languages for more audience
- 47:45: How pandemic changed things
Key Quotes
It is important to make a stand, and it is important to show that we are there and represent.
on representing your culture/ethnics/religion etc
And the best way to start opening your mind is by learning how to respect others, not trying them to convince them that their ways are wrong or your ways is right. But trying to understand why they think that way, and respecting even if you don’t agree with it.
on respect as the base for good relationship
It is important to listen to others, their stories and trying to see where they come from, why they are reacting that way, to have more empathy, and to be nicer to people around you, even if they do not look like you.
on keeping an open mind and listening
If Travelling is your passion, and your commitment to travel is sustainability it’s your duty to keep looking for these places.
on finding hidden gems to balance tourism crowds
