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About Susanna • Sustainable Travel
Susanna • Sustainable Travel (@curiositysaves.travel) is a Blogger creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Travel Influencers. The account has 6,399 followers and 988 published posts. Recent posts average 115 likes and 45 comments, an engagement rate of 2.37%.
Susanna • Sustainable Travel belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Susanna • Sustainable Travel follows 3,266 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2 times the size of the list followed. Susanna • Sustainable Travel carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Susanna • Sustainable Travel under 3 categories, led by Blogger and followed by Travel and Travel Influencers.
The Instagram bio for Susanna • Sustainable Travel runs to 14 words across 5 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Susanna • Sustainable Travel dates from January 2025.
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988 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Susanna • Sustainable Travel, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. Susanna • Sustainable Travel has built a substantial archive of 988 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 6.5 followers for each post published. Susanna • Sustainable Travel also keeps 79 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 275 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include tourism, regenerative, these, environmental and people. The captions tag #untetheredchildhood, #familytravel, #unescoworldheritage, #regenerativetourism and #millennialmoms.
In 2025, Tourism contributed US$ 11.7 trillion to the global GDP (0.3%) (WTTC, 2025) and 7-8% of global GHG (Lenzen, et al; 2018; WTTC, 2025). More than $ though, it operates in ecologically and culturally sensitive regions. Tourism has the power and force to help us achieve global climate and social targets, but it can also detract from these goals.
COP is flawed, but it's been shining a light in recent years that harnessing the tourism industry is no longer negotiable. Tourism & climate researchers Higham, Font & Wu (2021) called a code red for tourism for an immediate, dire shift toward net-zero, joining others calling for more regenerative approaches. Without fundamental change we are unlikely to reach targets. But what can we do with systemic change?
I almost put “sustainable travel” in my OUTS 2026. Why? 2017 was the year of Sustainable Tourism. Close to a decade later, sustainability in tourism has fallen short. It is something I have felt for years, but couldn’t articulate until I attended Canada’s National Zero-Waste Conference.
To summarize Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability Cannon Design, who said the sustainability movement has failed because it has been a bummer and a drag. It puts the responsibility and blame on the individual saying, “You’re at fault because you ate a hamburger, or you took a flight.” It is us regular folk sipping out of soggy paper straws, while those in power fail us, and let’s be honest paper straws suck.
Individual actions and behaviors still play a part, and always will, but with regenerative systems we:
Change what we measure
Change what we target
Change how we think
We get that paradigm shift between sustainability and regeneration that allows us to go from scarcity to abundance.
So for 2026 it is time to go beyond sustainability toward regeneration and share the burden and the blessings of tourism beyond the individual.
What are your ins and outs in 2026?
There were times I felt like it wasn’t a great year because a lot didn’t happen, but looking back, it was a great year, because the right things happened, ya know?
Highlights
Connections w/ friends and family
I connected with so many friends and saw my family many times. We got both sets of parents in the same country. I am amazed that our families, coming from vastly different backgrounds and cultures, are such kindred spirits.
Personal development
Speaking at a regenerative tourism conference and on podcasts. Getting published in a peer-reviewed journal. Looking beyond blog/social to establish myself as an expert.
Home renovations
We painted, hung art, gardened, and made our first home a cozy escape for two people who work from home. We enjoyed time at home w/ puzzles, playing games, developing hobbies, cooking, and cuddling our senior cat.
Local adventures
From our 7th-anniversary campervan road trip across the Canadian Rockies to hiking in British Columbia, micro-adventures, and birthday trips. I am enjoying seeing more of Canada.
Solo Travel
I got to travel solo in Spain, and it reignited my love for it, even though I’m married and have friends who travel.
Partner’s 40th Birthday
We celebrated my partner’s 40th birthday with local adventures and a group 40th getaway within our friend group.
While I had moments of feeling a little stir-crazy, looking ahead to my busy, chaotic 2026, I am glad for the year reset.
Of course, there were lowlights
•Tr*mp sworn in
•Dismantling of public lands, environmental efforts, civil rights, and misinformation.
•Having to protest against g3nocide and injustice
•Navigating mental and physical health hurdles across our two families
•Supporting a partner through burnout
•Challenges of adapting as a content creator in a difficult climate for content creation.
•F*ck ICE, F*ck Tr*mp, F*ck toxic male global “leaders”
These are photos I typically share on my private personal account, but I thought I'd
Bring them here for once.
I’m back after a little social media break. How are you? How was your New Year?
Where’s a UNESCO site you want me to cover next? Let me know in the comments!
In my latest episode, I sat down with environmental scientist to talk about UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sooz breaks down how these sites help kids see the whole system working together—culture, history, and nature coming together in real time.
Swipe through for some of my favorite takeaways from our conversation.
In this episode, we cover:
🇮🇹 Why Cinque Terre is more than colorful houses
🇨🇦 How the Canadian Rockies teach kids about geological forces
🇦🇺 The transformative power of Kakadu National Park
🌱 What regenerative tourism actually means for families
🎒 How to raise kids who see themselves as guests, not tourists
This isn’t just about adding stamps to a passport. It’s about raising kids who understand they’re temporary stewards of a legacy that belongs to all of humanity.
Link in bio to listen to the full episode.
What UNESCO site is on your family’s bucket list? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
#UntetheredChildhood #FamilyTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #RegenerativeTourism #MillennialMoms
Have you heard of Krampus, the Alpine nightmare told to kids to get them to behave?
Growing up in the Germanic and Alpine regions of Europe, kids learn that St. Nikolas rewards good kids on December 6th by leaving chocolates, oranges, and sweet nuts in their shoes.
But, for the naughty ones, the clang of Krampus’ bell echoes behind St. Nikolas. Krampus is St. Nikolas’ demonic and devilish companion with goat horns, matted fur, a grotesque face, and a terrifyingly long tongue. He doesn't just leave coal. Oh no, coal would be too kind.
Krampus comes with a birch rod to beat the naughty kids, and the particularly bad kids might get stuffed into Krampus' sack, and dragged off to a far worse fate (drowning, getting eaten, or down to hell itself!). Gentle parenting? What’s that?
I loved going to the Krampus Run when I lived in Munich as hundreds of Krampus, Perchten, and other “wild characters” paraded through the historic Altstadt.
I was always impressed by the attention to detail in the costumes. From demonic masks to hoofed feet and gnarled hands, each is a masterpiece worthy of a horror movie. The event in Munich, which takes place during the day and is branded as safe from the City of Munich, is relatively tame. In more rural areas, they really crank up the scare factor. But the ones in Munich are still very much interactive. Participants growl, they prance, and they fully commit to the torment—all in good, cultural fun!
This 16th-century tradition is a must-do if you're hitting the Munich Christmas Markets and want a scare. Over 50,000 people attend, so expect crowds!
📅 When: Annually on the Second Sunday of December (Dec 14, 2025). Not on Krampusnacht
⏰ Time: 15:00 to 17:00.
📍 Route: Starts at Augustinerstraße + Kaufingerstraße and proceeds via Färbergraben and Rosental (NEW ROUTE 2025).
If you’re up for true chaos, hilarity, and a cultural scare, you can't miss this. If you're not up for a fright, this isn't the event for you.
Comment “AHHHH” for my blog post with the map and full details! Would you be brave enough to stand on the front lines and face Krampus?
After the last cruise ship leaves, locals have a brief window to enjoy the crisp air—the smell of ripe cranberries and wet decay of leaves mixed in the boreal forest without the crowds. A brief moment where the stark white birch bark contrasts with the fiery yellows, oranges, and reds of autumn.
My top tip for visiting Alaska is, without hesitation: ditch the cruise ship. Not to shame anyone who has taken one or will (though, if curious about the social, economic, and environmental impact, my inbox is open), but rather to highlight alternatives.
When I worked for a local Alaskan company, major cruise companies contracted me to take guests on pre-packaged multi-day land tours before/after a cruise. The itineraries brought people to the same places, supporting the same companies and hotels. Nearly all these facilities are also owned by the cruise lines; many tour companies are owned by seasonal residents who take their $$ and leave Alaska for the winter. Hello tourism leakage!
Most guides I worked with were seasonal from out of state. I have no issue with seasonal workers. Locals don’t want these jobs: they are short-term and offer no benefits like insurance. Intense seasonal tourism makes it challenging to create appealing jobs for locals, but the state and cruise lines contribute to the problem and exploit cheaper labor. Local hotels, tour companies, and guides exist, but are overshadowed by cruise-owned facilities.
On tour, I noticed a lot of info provided by out-of-state guides was based on word of mouth or repeated from a handbook— some was half-truths and most told through a strong colonial narrative.
I get that cruises are convenient, accessible, and offer travel deals, but here are some alternatives:
✅Book a multi-day tour package with a local company
✅Plan an independent tour supported by local guides for excursions
✅Use the Alaska Marine Highway
✅Book with a Native-owned local boutique cruise
✅Check the Cruise Report Card to choose better cruise companies.
Comment "Independent" if you want my guide to planning a trip to AK without a cruise.
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I was born and raised in Alaska. My childhood was full of camping adventures, family time outdoors, and winter sports like snowboarding. My family still lives there.
I graduated from the University of Alaska with a communications degree. I also worked as a seasonal local Alaskan tour guide, which planted the seeds of the importance of sustainable travel.
After graduating, I went backpacking in Europe. Coming from Alaska, this was the first time I got to experience public transit and public health systems (shout out to the Rome ER team), and other things that changed my perceptions of life in the United States.
I traveled solo to Brazil also without cell phone coverage, which was my life's most rewarding and nerve-wracking trip. I also visited Panama.
At a crossroads, I packed everything into my Subaru and drove from Alaska to Las Vegas to live with a friend and work at a media company. But ya girl needed health care. I took a second job in corporate America and experienced chaotic burnout.
I traveled to Thailand and Bali with friends.
I met my Australian husband at a nightclub. Our first date was a hike in Zion. We missed the last bus out of the park and walked 8km as the Milky Way split the sky above us. We marveled at how two people born in vastly different places and cultures could be complementary.
After long distance, we moved to Munich, Germany.
I loved life in Munich; it reconnected me to my sustainable roots. We traveled extensively, bringing family to Alaska and Australia and seeing more of the world together, solo, and with friends. I prioritized investing in my sustainable travel blog.
The more I traveled, the more I realized the importance of slower, responsible travel to protect the people and places I saw. In my mid-30s, I returned to grad school and specialized in Nature-based Solutions and their applications in the tourism industry to be the change I wanted to see.
The pandemic made us realize the value of being closer to family. We moved to Canada. Adjusting back to N. American life was hard, but Vancouver is home.
Initially hailed as a 'good industry,' tourism has developed across the planet with few checks and balances, resulting in unsustainable practices that harm communities and the environment.
Many places have reached a breaking point, with travelers and residents feeling the impact in a sea of large crowds, inauthentic experiences, and dangerous encounters with wildlife.
Regenerative tourism offers a solution.
Communities take ownership of tourism and leverage it to help them reach their broad goals for community well-being, environmental restoration, and cultural revitalization.
In some ways, regenerative tourism can make being a responsible traveler easier. Rather than trying to determine which hotels are dumping sewage in the ocean, ideally, regenerative tourism supports the development of a new wastewater treatment.
However, travelers aren't entirely off the hook. Our behaviors, perceptions, and willingness to embrace this transition can make or break the success of regenerative tourism.
Many sustainable travel tips involve concrete actions, such as “bring your water bottle, book a sustainable hotel, fly less.”
What sets regenerative travel tips apart is they are more about changing our mindset and relationship with travel and tourism.
Some might find concrete and tangible travel tips easier to focus on.
Others will find this mindset shift challenging.
Decentering ourselves can feel counterintuitive or scary. However, I take comfort in knowing this doesn’t mean losing the novelty, joy, and wonder of travel. The more I embrace it, the more I find the opposite true: my travel experiences are more fulfilling and bring me more joy.
It is okay to feel all the feels when thinking about these changes - that is part of the journey.
These regenerative travel tips are for any traveler in any destination, whether it has implemented a regenerative model or not.
Embracing these tips can help destinations leverage the power of tourism for good and enhance their experiences.
Join the discussion using the prompts on the last slide!
While isolated examples of regenerative tourism have been around for a while (gorilla trekking), the work of tourism expert Anna Pollock on the Visit Flanders: Travel to Tomorrow initiative really put it on the map.
The concept of regenerative tourism grew, and many destinations globally have used the time since the pandemic to incorporate regenerative models into their broader destination management. Regenerative tourism helps them foster thriving nature and communities while offering better-quality experiences for travelers.
As the world opened up again, I had just graduated. After spending an entire year researching tourism’s negative impacts (and ways to leverage nature-based solutions to address these issues), I wasn’t sure where my relationship with tourism stood. I was unsure if the industry could live up to its potential as the “good industry.” Those who have followed me for a while know I almost walked away from tourism.
But this industry is worth sticking around for, and it needs people to advocate for reform. Around that time, I visited Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. There, I had the honor of engaging in regenerative tourism for the first time, reigniting my spark and love for travel. I remember thinking,” This is why I fell in love with travel. This is tourism living up to its potential.”
I want to inspire more to seek out and support these transformational experiences, starting with learning about regenerative tourism. This 3-part social series complements a comprehensive post now on
Join the discussion using the prompts on the last slide! I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
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Susanna • Sustainable Travel's engagement rate on Instagram is 2.37%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 42 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Susanna • Sustainable Travel's posts, at 115 likes and 45 comments on average, about 2.6 likes per comment.
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Susanna • Sustainable Travel (@curiositysaves.travel) is a Blogger creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Travel Influencers. Susanna • Sustainable Travel carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Susanna • Sustainable Travel runs to 14 words across 5 lines.
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