04 - Smashing Stereotypes

Episode 4 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast starts the conversation about the thorny issue of cultural stereotypes - and how travelling and meeting people of all different cultures can really help you smash through stereotypes and learn that people really are all the same.

The first guest in this episode is Canadian travel blogger turned Peruvian resident Nora Dunn of The Professional Hobo, and she has an interesting tale to tell about meeting some indigenous Australians at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra. Nora is followed by another extract from my fabulous chat with Kiliii Fish, who has worked extensively with indigenous people across the world and has so much of interest to say on the subject.

Finally, I chatted with Joe Baur of the Without A Path podcast about other stereotypical views people have, particularly when it comes to labelling a country and its people as either safe or dangerous. All of these guests will leave you something to think about, I’m sure!   Links: 

• Nora Dunn - The Professional Hobo http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com
• Nora’s post about visiting me! http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travel-tips-resources/tales-of-trains-journey-destination/
• Dear Nora column  https://www.creditwalk.ca/category/dear-nora/
• Kiliii Fish http://www.kiliii.com/
• Kiliii on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kiliiifish/
• Joe Baur http://joebaur.com
• Without A Path podcast http://withoutapath.com
• Joe’s recent episode on American stereotypes http://joebaur.com/2016/03/08/travel-stereotypes-what-to-pack/

• Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/04

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