The Cuban diaspora in Canada has been pretty vocal about this, but does that have an impact? Yes. I mean, I think it's starting to have an impact. Cuba is really struggling to feed its people and actually just really within the last 10 days or so it removed chicken from the ration book for all Cubans over the age of 13. You have to be a child now to get chicken in Cuba. It's own agricultural production. It's not a nothing. So you're talking about going to a hotel in a country where you're surrounded by people who are not only poor, but in many cases, hungry,. some of whom are going to be working in your hotel
Whether it's skiing in Afghanistan, eating lobster in Cuba, or a package tour in North Korea - here are some things to consider for when you plan your next holiday.
In this episode of the podcast we explore the ethical boundaries of travel and tourism to countries under a repressive regime. Is it justifiable to travel to such places, potentially aiding oppressive governments with tourism dollars? Or, could these visits serve as a crucial bridge, creating an avenue for dialogue and cultural exchange, and an opportunity for the outside world to witness the realities on the ground?
Our host for this episode is Philippa Thomas, and our guests are James Willcox, Suki Kim, and Evan Dyer.
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