How Does the White Gaze Show Up in Travel?

From transit to food and customs, what is it that makes so many travelers question the way things are done in the places they visit?

We're talking about a concept that might explain these moments: the white gaze. What is it? How does it show up in tourism and travel media, and how does it impact the communities we visit?

Emma (@ThatTravel) and Audrey (@BonsVoyagesEtc) join the show to discuss.

Links:

• https://thattravel.co.uk/
• https://www.instagram.com/that_travel/
• https://thattravel.co.uk/the-sustainable-travel-podcast/
• https://bonsvoyagesetc.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/bonsvoyagesetc/
• Toni Morrison On Writing for Black Readers Under the White Gaze
• Writing Past The White Gaze As A Black Author

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Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes

Produced by Kattie Laur

Music is "Night Stars" by Wolf Saga/David R. Maracle/Chippewa Travellers. Additional music from Motion Array.

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