Best Anshul Kumar Akhoury Podcasts (2025)

1
97: Letting go of your expectations in our travels with Shilaroo Project 30:54

29d ago30:54

30:54

Shilaroo Project is a slow travel-focused experimental farmstay near Narkanda, Shimla—a space designed to maximise land use for agriculture, waste-water treatment, rainwater harvesting, solar energy backup, and a serene pottery studio. In this episode, we speak with one of the founders, Virangna Kainthla, about how letting go of rigid travel itiner…

1
96: Transforming Hospitality Experience with Farm to Folk 16:59

1M ago16:59

16:59

In this episode, we talk to Kapil, the founder of Edible Routes. Kapil shares his inspiring journey in sustainable farming and how Edible Routes is transforming the hospitality industry through thoughtful collaborations. We dive into their impactful workshops and training programs that empower landowners and individuals to reconnect with the soil. …

1
95: Women's Day Special Episode with Spiti Ecosphere's Founder Ishita Khanna 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Hello, welcome to the women's day special episode of responsible travel podcast. In this episode we are joined by Ishita who is the founder of Spiti Ecosphere. We talk about her initiatives and journey as the founder of ecosphere. We discuss the impact of overtourism in the valley and want it would take to make it better. Connect with Spiti Ecosphe…

1
94: How Ethical Are Elephant Orphanage Tourism in Sri Lanka with RARE Sri Lanka 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

Panchali, the founder of RARE Sri Lanka, joins Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast to discuss the ethical concerns surrounding elephant orphanage tourism in Sri Lanka. We dive into the issues with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, its role in promoting unethical elephant tourism, and the broader challenges of wildlife conservation. Tune in for a…

1
93: How Climate Change is Affecting Tourism with Gunjeet Sra 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

In the first episode of 2025, we talk about how climate change is affecting tourism. In this episode we are joined by Gunjeet who is a journalist based in Uttarakhand. She is closely observing the impact of climate change in the hill state and shares her views in this episode. We also discuss changing travel patterns and how it would look in a worl…

1
92: Tattoo Tourism in India with Kirti 22:05

6M ago22:05

22:05

Tattoo tourism is slowly gaining popularity in India. Many international tattoo artists come here for short gigs. People also travel to places like Goa to get a tattoo made for memories. In this episode we talk to Kirti, a renowned tattoo artist, about the scope of tattoo tourism in India. We also talk about her experience as an artist and working …

1
91: Backyard Nature Trails in Goa with Khoj-aao 39:13

7M ago39:13

39:13

Goa is a major biodiverse regions of India. It is known for its varied flora and fauna that is often overlooked compared to other its popular tourist attractions. In this episode, Pooja, co-founder Khoj-aao joins me to discuss the nature trails and backyard trails of Goa. We talk about overtourism in Goa and the effect of climate crisis hitting the…

1
90: Responsible Pet Friendly Vacation, dos and donts with Shikha (Pawcation India) 24:05

7M ago24:05

24:05

Responsible pet vacation has become a trend in India. The lack of information around often ends up ruining the vacation experience for pets, pet parents and the property. In this episode, we talk to Shikha Khandelwal who is also the founder of Pawcation India to talk about responsible vacation experience with pets and how to ensure that you don't c…

1
89: Tackling Overtourism in Nepal with Community Homestay Network 22:53

8M ago22:53

22:53

Community Homestay Network is a social enterprise that supports a network of community homestays in Nepal. We connect travelers with communities across the country, promoting homestays, providing livelihoods to locals, and fostering a culture of authentic and responsible travel. Through their initiatives, they have empowered local communities, pres…

1
88: The Ethics of Elephant Tourism w/ The Elephant Soul 26:58

9M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode we sit with Diana who is the founder of The Elephant Soul to discuss elephant tourism and why it is not recommended. We also talk about various ways we can help these endangered species and what it would take to spread the awareness. Connect with Diana and Elephant Soul https://www.instagram.com/the.elephant.soul/ https://www.theele…

1
87: Community Outreach for Waste Management with Nidhi Sharma 25:02

9M ago25:02

25:02

Nidhi Sharma is the community outreach manager of Waste Warriors Dharamshala. She joins me in this episode to discuss how community outreach helps in responsible travel especially low plastic waste generation in tourist spots. Connect with Waste Warriors https://www.instagram.com/wastewarriors/ Volunteer with Waste Warriors https://www.wastewarrior…

1
86: Farmstay Experience w/ Sukh Agro Farms 20:22

9M ago20:22

20:22

The guest in today's episode, Indruja, is the co owner of Sukh Agro Farm. This farmstay near Pune offers authentic stay experience of a traditional family home in Maharashtrian setting. In this episode we talk about running a farmstay and how to ensure that it offers authentic experiences to the guests. We learn about sustainable practices and how …

1
85: Backpacking as a married couple with Meghna and Aman 33:19

10M ago33:19

33:19

In this episode, Meghna and Aman share their unique perspective on backpacking as a married couple, discussing the challenges and joys of solo travel as a married woman. They also delve into sustainable travel practices. Connect with Meghna and Aman https://www.instagram.com/meghnanimous/ https://www.instagram.com/29rules/ Share your thoughts and f…

1
84: Reviving Manipur's Community Powered Tourism with Living Manipur 21:46

10M ago21:46

21:46

Living Manipur collaborates closely with local communities, emphasizing the importance of responsible travel in the region. In this episode, we join Ammo, the founder of Living Manipur, a community-based tourism company dedicated to showcasing the unique aspects of Manipur. Ammo discusses how community-based tourism can help revive the state's econ…

1
83: Belgadia Palace and Tourism in Mayurbhanj with Mrinalika Bhanj Deo 36:52

10M ago36:52

36:52

Belgadia Palace, an 18th-century heritage property in Odisha, India, offers a blend of regal charm and sustainable luxury. This eco-friendly retreat promotes responsible travel by supporting local communities and preserving cultural heritage. Guests can enjoy eco-conscious amenities and activities that highlight the palace's commitment to environme…

1
82: What is Sustainable Luxury ft. Avinash Pratap Singh 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

Avinash is the former project manager at Waste Warriors. He is the one of the leading voices in the world of sustainable travel, plastic free travel and sustainable policy making. He joins me in this episode to talk about sustainable luxury and where has the concept of responsible travel come in last decade. Connect with Avinash https://www.instagr…

1
81: How LivingSeas Promotes Ocean Conservation Through Diving Programs 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Livingseas is a dive center focusing on dive education, dive courses, and coral reef restoration. They are indulged in Ocean Conservation and Coral Plantation in Bali. In this episode, the founder, Leon Boey joins me to discuss their work and future plans. Connect with LivingSeas Foundation www.livingseas.asia https://www.facebook.com/livingseas.sg…

1
80: Unconscious Bias in Travel with Oddessemania 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

26:28

Oddessemania revolutionizes travel through tech, promoting ethical and responsible tourism. In this episode, founders Prasurya and Prantika delve into the intricate topic of Unconscious Bias in Travel. Join us as we explore how biases influence our travel experiences and discuss ways to foster inclusivity and cultural understanding in the realm of …

1
79: Stopping The Usage of Plastic Bottles in Bali with Refill My Bottle 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

21:53

In this episode, we are joined by Christine, Project Director of Refill My Bottle. We talk about their inspiring initiative in Bali, where they're tackling plastic bottle usage in Bali tourist places. Discover how their innovative approach encourages people to refill reusable bottles, significantly reducing plastic waste and making travel in Bali a…

1
78: Investing in Community Based Regenerative Tourism with StayAltered 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

Today in this episode I have invited Evan the founder of StayAltered learn more about regenerative tourism and involving homestays and other ethical travel communities to make it known among the travelers in a way that is gives back and brings these sustainable organizations together. StayAltered is a community based initiative to make travel more …

1
77: Experiences beyond destinations in North East India with The Freefolk 47:14

2y ago47:14

47:14

Deepika and Abhishek are the founders of The Freefolk, an experimental travel company based in North East India and Orissa. They have a number of initiatives under their umbrella. They provide experimental and alternative education based travel experiences that is not just for adults but for students as well. We here from them about how their journ…

1
76: Ecotourism as wellbeing for communities with Tieedi Forest Garden 21:11

2y ago21:11

21:11

We delve into the world of ecotourism and its impact on local communities. I am joined by Utsow Pradhan, the founder of Tieedi Forest Garden, to talk about sustainable regenerative tourism initiative. Utsow shars how he has successfully engaged and empowered the community to create a harmonious relationship between nature and tourism. Connect with …

1
75: Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation in travel 25:18

2y ago25:18

25:18

Often, we come across discussions surrounding cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, two concepts that are frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted. In this podcast episode titled "Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation," we delve into the complexities of these terms, aiming to shed light on their true meanings and implicatio…

1
74: Ebikes in Srinagar with Curve Electric's Founder Sheikh Yameen 26:54

2y ago26:54

26:54

Sheikh Yameen is the the founder of Curve Electric. His e-bike venture has become the first of its kind in Kashmir. Yameen joins this episode to share his journey of creating an eco-friendly startup aimed at revolutionizing transportation in the region. We talk about how e-bikes provide a sustainable mode of travel, promoting environmental consciou…

1
73: World Environment Day Special Episode with Shomita Bhattacharya 31:53

2y ago31:53

31:53

In this episode we celebrate World Environment Day and dive into the challenges of tourism, waste management, and plastic pollution in tourist destinations. Join me as I chat with Shomita Bhattacharya, a former Waste Warriors expert, who shares her experiences tackling the garbage problem in Dharamshala, Dehradun, and Rishikesh. Together, we explor…

1
72: Daily Passenger X Booking.com: Sustainable Travel Report 2023 20:43

2y ago20:43

20:43

Santosh Kumar, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com joins this episode to discuss about their Booking.com's 2023 Sustainable Travel Report. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable travel and learn how Booking.com is contributing to a greener future. In this report, Booking.com has surveyed o…

1
71: How Slow Travel Changes Your Life with Shishira and Navneeth 20:24

2y ago20:24

20:24

Vloggers Shishira and Navneeth share their transformative experience of backpacking across South East Asia for 9 months. They discuss the concept of slow travel, which involves immersing oneself in the local culture, taking time to understand and appreciate the environment, and traveling at a slower pace. They explain how this approach allowed them…

1
70: Travel in Coorg, Coffee Tourism and Self Sustained Homestays with Geetika 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

In this podcast episode, Geetika, the founder of Rahasya Homestay Coorg, takes us on a journey to Coorg, a beautiful hill station located in southern India known for its coffee plantations and stunning landscapes. Geetika shares her experiences of exploring the coffee estates and engaging in coffee tourism. She also talks about her self-sustained h…

1
69: Women's Day Special Episode with Tracey Pauline Albert 19:03

2y ago19:03

19:03

In this Women's Day special episode, we speak with Tracey Pauline Albert, a biker and educator from Vadodara, currently residing and working in Sierra Leone. She shares her experiences as a female biker and about her two-month long biking expedition trip in Sikkim, where she not only explored the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas but also bu…

1
68: Community Library in Hills w/Taru Shikha 24:04

2y ago24:04

24:04

In this episode, we explore the inspiring community library project in Kari village, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Himalayas. Taru Shikha, founder and owner of Kari village, shares her vision for creating a space where artists can come together and connect with the local community. We also discuss the impact of climate change on this…

1
67: Breaking Stereotypes in Camping Business with Roar Ventures' Prakriti Singh 29:34

2+ y ago29:34

29:34

Prakriti Singh runs a lovely campsite near Kamshet but the name of Roar Ventures. She wears many hats in this business and is among a few female campsite owners in India. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a female entrepreneur in travel industry, what motivated her to come up with Roar Ventures and what all she is doing differently.…

1
66: The Reality of Organizing Sustainable Music Festivals in Hills with Prakhar Gupta 23:31

2+ y ago23:31

23:31

Prakhar Gupta is a founder of MyWanderlust.in and runs a beautiful hostel by the name of Bir Nest in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh. He joins me in this episode to talk about the journey of his travel startup and how pandemic affected it. We also talk about the major obstacles that a startup faces in their attempts to keep their operations sustainab…

1
65: Vrushali on her first Zero Waste Bootcamp in Rishikesh 15:20

2+ y ago15:20

15:20

Vrushali is a content creator and digital marketer who practices zero waste and sustainability. She has recently started to share her ideas and message on zero waste lifestyle and travel with people around her. To reach out to a larger audience she is organizing her first zero waste bootcamp in Rishikesh to help more people follow this lifestyle. I…

1
64: How Travel Shapes Children with Rashi 19:32

2+ y ago19:32

19:32

Rashi and I discuss the benefits of educating children through traveling. She joins me to share her own experiences and how this new philosophy has changed her life. Connect with Rashi Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube…

1
63: Save Thano Movement - World Environment Day Special Episode 32:40

3y ago32:40

32:40

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 trav…

1
62: The Cigarette Bud Problem at Tourist Places - World No Tobacco Day Special Episode 27:08

3y ago27:08

27:08

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 acet…

1
61: Jodhpur Beyond Forts and Havelis 13:47

3y ago13:47

13:47

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 Pr…

1
60: Making Travel Sustainable Through Carbon Credit System 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

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 ar…

1
59: Earth Day with Pranav Narang 26:43

3y ago26:43

26:43

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…

1
58: Harms of Geotagging with Johann Daniels 26:25

3+ y ago26:25

26:25

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 H…

1
57: Tanya Jain on Revenge Travel 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

26:24

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 fee…

1
56: Volunteering in Auroville with Anjali Aggarwal 27:12

3+ y ago27:12

27:12

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 Sup…

1
55: How One Company is Eliminating Greenwashing and Bringing Eco-friendly Hotels On A Single Platform 23:05

3+ y ago23:05

23:05

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 creat…

1
54: Cycling As A Travel Activity with Bikepacking India 19:13

3+ y ago19:13

19:13

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 Nikh…

1
53: Greenwashing in Handicraft Industry W/ Kavya Saxena 20:30

4y ago20:30

20:30

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 …

1
52: Responsible Travel in The Western Ghats FEAT Pranjal Wagh 40:04

4y ago40:04

40:04

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 …

1
51: How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World w/ Jasmeet 23:26

4y ago23:26

23:26

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 an…

1
50: Suman Doogar on Travel and Mental Health 24:18

4y ago24:18

24:18

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…

1
49: How to Research Local Food FEAT The Local Guide (Nadeem Ahmed) 21:23

4y ago21:23

21:23

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 shou…

1
48: World Ocean Day With Tanvi Gautama 30:33

4y ago30:33

30:33

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 Cora…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Anshul Kumar Akhoury Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide