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In Defense Of Staycations

In Defense Of Staycations

Have a summer trip planned? You’re not alone. For many, traveling has become more lifestyle than luxury: in the time it takes you to read this blurb over 2,000 people will have arrived in a foreign country and a quarter of a million dollars will have been spent by Americans abroad.

Staycations are emerging in popularity as a hassle-free and environmentally friendly way to holiday. And if you need more convincing, today’s conversation with podcaster Chris Christou outlines why being a better tourist starts at home.

Here’s a preview:
[8:00] Connections between the tourism industry and late stage capitalism
[10:45] Eco-tourism is an oxymoron! (And other greenwashing examples)
[24:00] Airbnb’s cultural consequences
[31:00] 3 research-backed tips for making the most of your next staycation

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For many, traveling has become more lifestyle than luxury. But staycations are emerging as a hassle-free and eco-friendly way to holiday. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: why you may want to consider a staycation over a trip abroad (plus: how to staycation like a pro).

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Beyond the Beige

We’ve all seen the images. The stark white rooms, the single designer chair, the perfectly curated capsule wardrobe. We’re told that if we just clear the clutter, we’ll find peace. 

But if we’re not careful, the minimalist aesthetic can become just another thing to buy, another thing to consume. 

On today’s show, Melora Johnson deconstructs the modern minimalist movement so that each of us can move from the clutter-free, beige-everything  minimalist aesthetic to a deeper, more sustainable practice rooted in intentionality.

Here’s a preview: 

[7:30] Feeling that donation high? Here’s why decluttering and donating feels so good in the moment but often fails to stop the cycle of re-accumulation

[11:30] Can authentic minimalism exist in a consumerist culture?

[16:00] Candid thoughts on how and why minimalism has been commercialized

[25:00] How to tell if your minimalism is driving more shopping or actually shrinking your ecological footprint

[28:30] Listen to your whispers! 

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