Society & Culture
Do you ever stop to ponder the role your personal identity and culture play in your travel experience? How about the role travel plays in your identity and culture? This week travel expert, vlogger, speaker, and influencer, Ravi Roth, shares the unique insight he's gained in traveling to 34 countries with the goal of exploring and embracing Queer culture for his new travel series Ravi Round The World. Listen now to get a first-hand account of how Queer culture and Pride have manifested throughout the world, learn about some of the best destinations and must-do festivals around the globe, gain insight into the ever-changing meaning and experience surrounding Pride, and be inspired to make a difference in the world. How have you come to understand your own identity better through the lens of travel? I'd love to hear your insights and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Check out Zero To Travel Premium Passport. This episode is also sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Today's episode is also sponsored by the amazing folks over at Wildly Goods which helps to keep me (and my feet) ridiculously comfortable and blister-free through all seasons. Tune In To Learn: 11:00 What Ravi's 14-year old self would say about his life today 13:20 The transition from growing up in small-town Pennsylvania to a life of travel 17:15 Why connecting with the locals can fuel your passion for travel 19:30 What inspired Ravi's Road to Pride 24:50 How the meaning of Pride is constantly evolving 27:30 Ravi's advice surrounding safe travel and mindfulness as a Queer traveler 31:30 Surprising discoveries about Queer culture around the world 33:30 Finding balance between work and travel when travel is your job 36:20 The key elements of a good story 38:30 Memorable off-camera experiences 43:10 How can the average person be an ally and support the LGBTQ+ community 45:40 Advice for the younger generation and Ravi's own coming out experience 50:10 Ravi's Top places to travel, best festivals, & more tips 56:30 Reflections on what is really important in life And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card & Wildly Goods - Today's Sponsors Check Ravi's website Watch Ravi Round the World & The Gaycation Travel Show Follow Ravi Roth on Instagram Location Indie Want More? How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health w/ Gilad Gamiel Personal Freedom, Creativity, and Capturing Travel with Simon Mulvaney How Words Can Shape Your Life w/ Stephanie James