It’s almost Summer! Matt and Olympia are back with the latest of their summer series, unpacking the modern travel mindset. From bucket lists to burnout, in this globe-trotting episode, they dive into how travel has evolved from postcard-perfect discovery destinations to the growing need for intentional, ethical tourism.

They begin by celebrating RCB’s recent victory (hello, IPL champs!) before veering into the shifting tides of travel; from the rise of experience-led journeys, wellness and regenerative tourism to the tension between exploration and sustainability. Along the way, they tackle overtourism, the politicization of destinations, cultural disruption, and the carbon footprint of that "dream vacation."

Is the age of Instagrammable moments over? Are we finally asking deeper questions about where, how, and why we travel? And can tourism ever truly be sustainable or even regenerative?

Whether you're a digital nomad, a weekend wanderer, a daydreamer with a Pinterest board full of your next possible adventures or just curious about the cultural, ethical, and environmental undercurrents shaping how we move through the world, this episode is your boarding pass to the past, present, and future of travel. 🌿✈️🌍

Keywords

Summer Travel, Intentional Travel, Regenerative Tourism, Overtourism, Sustainability, Local Experiences, Sustainable Travel, Political Travel Restrictions, Wellness Tourism, Ethical Travel, Cultural Impact, Travel Trends 2025, Media Influence on Tourism, Conscious Exploration, Global Mobility, Travel Psychology