#7: Travel writing & cultural exchange with AFAR Editorial Director Sarika Bansal
This week, we’re talking to Sarika Bansal, the new editorial director of AFAR Media and the editor of a beautiful book of essays about ethical travel. Sarika talks to us about decolonizing the travel industry and the importance of genuine cultural exchange, and she describes her vision for AFAR and the new directions she wants to take the magazine.
Sarika also tells us about how she and her husband decided to leave the United States and make a big move overseas, and how they’re enjoying life in their new home.
Plus, next week’s guest joins the podcast briefly to teach Paige a few phrases of Arabic…
And finally, we’re planning our episodes for Season 2 and I would love to hear what you would like us to cover. So I hope you’ll take a minute to send me a voice message with any questions you’d like me to explore or guests you think I should interview. Thank you so much!
Resources
Sarika’s book, Tread Brightly: Notes on Ethical Travel
AFAR’s Travel Tales podcast, and the episode about tourism in a Māori village
Sarika’s essay in The New Humanitarian, As travel opens up again, aid voluntourism needs to get real
