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How can we decolonise our own travel?

This article is from Edition 11: The Real Risk Takers
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Dr. Anu Taranath
Written by Dr. Anu Taranath
Published on 9th September 2021
6 min read

Often the most carefree adventures carry the most risk, because travelling carelessly is most likely to unwittingly impact others. With great compassion, Dr. Anu Taranath's book Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World invites us to reconsider our travel through the lens of identity, race, difference and social justice.

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Dr. Anu Taranath

Dr. Anu Taranath

Dr. Anu Taranath brings both passion and expertise to her work as a speaker, facilitator, author and educator. A University of Washington professor for the past 20 years, she teaches about race, gender, equity, and global literatures. As a DEI and racial equity consultant, she offers coaching, training, facilitation and other types of partnerships. Her book Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World was named a Finalist for four book awards including the Washington State Book Award and included in Fodor’s Travel’s “13 Books to Inspire Your Travels” and Oprah Magazine’s “Best 26 Travel Books of All Times.” Dr. Anu and her book have been profiled in Newsweek, YES!, AFAR, Bitch, Mindful and National Geographic magazines.

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