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True Travellers Society Podcast — November 24, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
This B.C. man was rejected from military service in Ukraine. Now, he’s saving pets hurt and abandoned by war
By Courtney Dickson | Published: November 23, 2025
After being turned down for military service, 76-year-old Bruce Perry of Savona, B.C., found purpose volunteering with Animal Rescue Kharkiv, caring for animals injured or abandoned amid the war. ARK says it has rescued more than 29,000 animals; Perry plans to remain through Ukraine’s difficult winter before travel rules require him to return to Canada. His story underscores the quiet, ongoing humanitarian needs in conflict zones—extending to pets as well as people.
Tourists visiting Nepal will be under tracking system
By Unknown | Published: November 23, 2025
Nepal will roll out a Foreign National Management Information System on January 26, 2026, mandating hotels, airlines, tour operators, and money exchanges to log basic location and stay details for foreign visitors. Officials say the system aims to improve safety, streamline information-sharing, and speed search-and-rescue during emergencies. The move signals a tighter, tech-enabled approach to tourism management across the country.
Winter storm warning as 12 inches snow looms ahead
By Dempsey May Ayuco | Published: November 23, 2025
The National Weather Service warns of 6–12 inches of snow across Alaska’s interior and additional heavy, wet snow in Southern California’s high elevations—just as Thanksgiving travel peaks. Authorities urge postponing non-essential travel, preparing vehicles with winter kits, and planning for power outages and poor visibility. Travelers are advised to monitor official updates and dial 511 for real-time road conditions.
Bay Area airports brace for record-breaking travel numbers this holiday season
By Eliza Peppel | Published: November 23, 2025
With an estimated 82 million Americans traveling over Thanksgiving, San Francisco International expects 6.3 million passengers between now and New Year’s, while Oakland anticipates nearly 250,000 travelers in the next nine days. Airports are boosting staffing and urging fliers to arrive early—two hours for domestic, three for international—to navigate crowded terminals. AAA notes pent-up demand and increased confidence are fueling the surge.
COP30: Talks lead to hope but ‘not nearly enough’ action on climate crisis
By Caroline O’Doherty | Published: November 23, 2025
COP30 wrapped in Belém with a compromise that reaffirmed climate goals but deferred major decisions, including details on climate finance and a clear fossil fuel phase-out. Irish climate voices call the outcome “not nearly enough,” though note movement on a just transition framework for workers. The takeaway: ambition and delivery still lag the urgency of the crisis, with key finance and mitigation questions pushed to future sessions.
Social search, viral inspiration with Reddit, TikTok, YouTube – The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By PhoCusWright Inc. | Published: November 23, 2025
Travel discovery is shifting from traditional OTAs to creator-led platforms that compress inspiration-to-booking. TikTok pilots for hotel booking and community-led research on Reddit and YouTube are rewriting how travelers choose—and how sellers must engage. The panel promises strategies for turning social influence into measurable demand.
Barry Diller returns after 20 years! Hear what he says at the Phocuswright Conference 2025
By Unknown | Published: November 23, 2025
IAC and Expedia Group’s chairman, Barry Diller, returns to Phocuswright to tackle where travel and media are heading amid rapid tech disruption. Expect candid takes on strategy, product, and the bold moves needed as the industry’s playbook is rewritten. It’s a rare chance to hear from one of travel’s most outspoken leaders.
DOT: Vehicle miles driven increased 2.0% year-over-year
By Calculated Risk | Published: November 23, 2025
U.S. vehicle miles traveled rose 2.0% in September 2025 versus a year earlier, with seasonally adjusted miles now back at pre-pandemic levels. Cumulative 2025 travel is up 1.0%, signaling sustained mobility even as travel patterns normalize. The metric is a useful pulse on fuel demand, congestion, and infrastructure needs.
Could high-speed trains shorten US travel times while reducing emissions?
By Unknown | Published: Not provided
A Slashdot thread spotlights the perennial question: can U.S. high-speed rail deliver faster trips and lower emissions at scale? The conversation points to trade-offs among cost, policy, and corridor selection, alongside the climate benefits of shifting travelers from cars and planes. It’s a timely debate as mobility demand rebounds and sustainability pressures grow.
Germany is offering asylum to donkeys from Gaza. Gaza’s children? Not allowed.
By Leon Wystrychowski | Published: November 23, 2025
This opinion piece argues Germany has evacuated more animals than people from Gaza and criticizes restrictions on medical evacuations for Palestinian children, framing it as a stark moral double standard. The author contrasts Germany’s approach to Ukrainians since 2022 with barriers faced by Palestinians, and links the policy stance to broader support for Israel’s military actions. It’s a forceful, controversial critique that spotlights how geopolitics intersects with humanitarian access.
