Category: Ethical & Responsible Travel
+ Academic Paper, Blog, Ethical & Responsible Travel, Focus, Technology & Culture, Technology & Travel, Visual Anthropology, Visual Storytelling
The Ethics of Seeing: Visual Anthropology, AI, and the Future of Travel Storytelling
by KIKE CALVO
In the current age of images and artificial intelligence, visual anthropology prompts critical thinking about representation and the power dynamics involved in seeing. It emphasizes ethical practices emphasizing consent and collaboration, challenging travelers to approach photography thoughtfully. As AI-generated visuals become prevalent, accountability and awareness in cultural representation grow increasingly important.
+ Blog, Cultural Tourism, Ethical & Responsible Travel, Experiential Travel, Focus, Visual Anthropology
What Masks Reveal: Women, Performance, and the Power of Invisibility
by KIKE CALVO
Travel often emphasizes visible experiences, yet crucial narratives exist in the hidden. In the Indian Ocean, women have used masking as a strategy of resistance against colonialism and visibility politics. This underscores the importance of ethical storytelling, requiring travelers to recognize the value of silence and the wisdom in untold stories.
Nature Guiding and Ethics in Tourism: What Arctic Norway Teaches Us About More-Than-Human Encounters
by KIKE CALVO
Frida Marie Omma’s research emphasizes the importance of ethical tourism in Arctic Norway by recognizing non-human agency in nature encounters. Focusing on the roles of nature guides, the study advocates for sustainable practices that respect animals and their habitats, promoting a relational approach to tourism that values care over consumption.