Episode 203 - Culturally Immersive and Ethical Travel

What if travel was a story, not a trip? Zac Lovas is the co-founder of Vegan Travel Asia by Voyages, a team of 5 friends from 4 different countries and different faiths who came together to create tours that focus on bridging gaps through cultural immersion while enjoying 100% local vegan food along the way. Collaborating with local communities, they develop tours that are environmentally friendly, socially impactful, and cruelty-free. They also invest 50% of their profits into the communities they work with through programs focused on social impact, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, education, and conservation. Their journeys seek to promote a deeper understanding of different cultures, the environment, the planet, and our interlinked coexistence. Zac is a practicing Theravada Buddhist and in this episode he shares about the storytelling nature of cultural immersion travel, how we can find a sense of belonging in the most unlikely places, and his involvement in the newly released award-winning, life-changing documentary, Maa Ka Doodh. WEBSITE: https://vegantravelasia.com RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL LINK: https://vegantravelasia.com/responsible-travel/ VEGVOYAGES FOUNDATION: https://vegvoyagesfoundation.org DOCUMENTARY: https://maakadoodh.in/ © the spiritual forum 2023