Travel Devil – Adventures Without Guilt for Sustainable Travel • 20- Can we Feed Monkeys and Why Not? This is Primate Tourism w/ Connie Needham • Listen on Fountain
20- Can we Feed Monkeys and Why Not? This is Primate Tourism w/ Connie Needham
Can we take selfies with monkeys? Can I feed apes? Why are macaques aggressive towards humans? Can I eat primates? In this episode of Travel Devil, we're exposing the wildlife exploitation in southeast Asia's tourism culture - with Connie Needham. While Vietnam and Southeast Asia is a backpacker’s paradise, it’s also home to more and more wildlife exploitation marketed as “once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Today we focus on primates: monkeys and apes. Researcher Connie shares her insights on street-level exploitation of monkeys on chains for tourist photos and how travelers can make more ethical choices. Join us as we discuss the impact of these activities and how to travel with compassion.How to contact Connie:https://www.instagram.com/connie.needhamhttps://www.projectwild.ukWrite us your thoughts on the showSupport the showWant more? Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevilpod Connect with me on Instagram @clarafrancken Watch more on my YouTube channel
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Travel Devil is your gateway to a world of sustainable travel, slow travel, and truly meaningful adventures. Hosted by slow tourism advocate Clara Francken, this podcast invites you to rethink the way you move across the planet. In a world dominated by mass tourism and cheap flights, Travel Devil shows how eco travel and responsible tourism can transform not only your trips but your entire travel mindset.Here, we explore how to travel lighter, deeper, and with intention, whether you're interested in slow tourism, eco-friendly travel, overland travel, or discovering unique travel destinations across Europe and the world. With regular...