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True Travellers Society Podcast — November 22, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
CEO Joy Martins on why DETTY is changing travel in Africa
By Porsha Monique —
DETTY is building an Africa-wide travel ecosystem that removes friction for visitors and the diaspora through digital wallets, eSIM connectivity and AI trip planning. Beyond convenience, Joy Martins frames the mission as reshaping global perceptions of Africa and boosting tourism-led jobs and economic opportunity. Practical touches include visa guides, partner funding options and on-arrival-ready eSIMs.
Fodor’s urges travelers to give these hotspots a breather in 2026
By Brooke Steinberg —
Fodor’s 2026 “No List” isn’t a boycott—it’s a call to pause visits to places under strain from over-tourism and fragile ecosystems. Destinations like Antarctica, Spain’s Canary Islands, Glacier National Park, the Jungfrau Region, Mexico City, Mombasa, Isola Sacra and Paris’s Montmartre top the list, with concerns ranging from spiking visitor numbers to climate impacts. The takeaway: choose alternatives now to help these places recover for the future.
The hidden carbon cost of reality TV shows like The Traitors
By Jack Shelbourn —
New data shows TV productions emit substantial CO₂e, with travel and transport driving the majority of the footprint—and on-screen glamor can also normalize high-carbon lifestyles. Practical fixes include trains over short-haul flights, electric fleets, plant-forward catering and low-energy lighting design, while commissioners can favor formats that deliver drama without diesel convoys. The industry’s biggest lever may be redefining what “exciting” looks like on screen.
Is supersonic air travel about to return?
By Malcolm Claus —
NASA’s X-59 completed its first flight to test “quiet” supersonic technology that could replace ear-splitting booms with a softer thump, potentially reopening overland routes. The program will share data that could guide commercial efforts, but hurdles remain: a viable business case, stricter environmental expectations and operational costs. Supersonic’s return hinges on proving both community acceptance and economic sustainability.
The mail-order bride industry’s rebrand: the rise of the ‘passport bros’
By Julia Meszaros —
Today’s “passport bros” put a social-media sheen on an old phenomenon: seeking traditional gender roles and relational stability abroad amid economic anxiety at home. Normalized by reality TV and enabled by apps, these relationships often trade care, domestic and emotional labor for financial security, reflecting broader inequalities. The analysis suggests nostalgia for clear-cut gender hierarchies grows when wages stagnate and safety nets erode.
Why Clear Channel Outdoor stock is gaining today
By (not listed) —
Clear Channel Outdoor shares rose after the company landed a long-term airport advertising contract in the Washington, D.C. area. The deal strengthens its footprint across two of the busiest government travel hubs, signaling steady demand for premium out-of-home inventory tied to air travel.
Friends of Anglotopia: the Lake District castle ruin
By Jonathan —
A vivid travelogue of Brougham Castle in Cumbria traces its arc from a 13th-century border fortress to Lady Anne Clifford’s restorations and its modern stewardship by English Heritage. With sweeping river views and a storied past, it’s an evocative stop for history lovers—and a reminder of how ruins anchor place, memory and imagination.
48 tips and prompts for holiday planning, travel and more
By Molly McHugh-Johnson —
Google rounds up actionable ways to use Gemini, Photos, Maps, Flights and Home to save time and stress this season—from smarter shopping and group itineraries to photo magic and party planning. The list is packed with practical wins for travelers, hosts and last-minute planners alike.
Note on duplicate source
One DETTY feature appeared more than once in the input; we summarized it a single time to avoid duplication.
In closing, these stories map a travel moment defined by access and responsibility: tools and platforms that make journeys easier (DETTY, Google’s holiday helpers), emerging tech that could reshape how we move (quiet supersonics), and a necessary check on our footprint—from screen culture’s carbon to destinations that need a pause. As you plan your next trip, consider both the experience you want and the impact you leave behind.
