Ideas With Intention

In this episode, I chat with Conscious City Guides founder, Nichole Dunst about a more mindful way of traveling. Together we explore what it means to "travel slow", how to leave a destination better than we found it, and why embracing local culture while supporting local businesses fosters both personal and economical growth.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Nichole shares what initially sparked her inspiration to create conscious city guides The comparison of "fast travel" to "fast food" and "fast fashion" — how it leaves you feeling grossly full one minute, then quickly hungry for something more We explore what it means to "tread lightly" or "travel slow" We discuss the common travel checklist and how social media plays a role in this Nichole shares the ways in which she's personally grown from her travel experiences Why slow travel can positively impact destinations and local communities How to reduce our carbon footprint as travelers What a Conscious City Guide includ