About this episode
When we talk about sustainable travel, we often focus on carbon footprints and eco-hotels. But what about the local people? In this episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken talks to Joanna Kalafatis. Joanna is a travel writer, photographer, and author of the Best of Greece Moon Guide. Today we talk about what it really means to travel responsibly in Greece.Together, we explored how to support local economies and go beyond the typical tourist experience. With insights from Joanna’s Greek background and her work in publishing, this episode is a deep dive into conscious travel practices in one of the world’s most visited countries.What we cover in this episode:The biggest misconceptions about travel in GreeceHow to book experiences while supporting support local businessesWhat to know if you want to go island-hoppingThe ethical dilemma of over-tourism on islands like Santorini and MykonosThe importance of food choices and local ingredientsWhether Greek tourism is truly becoming more sustainableWhether you’ve been to Greece, are planning a trip, or just want to travel more consciously, this episode offers grounded, realistic advice for making a positive impact without going off-grid.More of Joanna Kalifatis:Connect with @joannakalifatis on InstagramWatch her YouTube video'ssustainable travel greece • responsible tourism greece • eco tourism greece • ethical travel greece • conscious travel podcast • travel podcast greece • overtourism santorini • island hopping greece • travel devil podcast • support local businesses greece • slow travel greece • greek islands travel tips • eco friendly travel • sustainable tourism podcast • local food greece • green travel greece • travel ethics greeceWrite us your thoughts on the showWant more? Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevil.podcast Connect with me on Instagram @clarafrancken Watch more on my YouTube channel
