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Kara King on Conscious Travel, Refugee Work, and Rewriting the Travel Narrative

Kara King on Conscious Travel, Refugee Work, and Rewriting the Travel Narrative

Update: 2025-05-09
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In this powerful and inspiring conversation, host Amy Hagar reconnects with longtime RISE volunteer and content creator Kara King. From writing blog posts and editing podcasts to working with refugees in Greece, Kara shares how her experiences have shaped her commitment to ethical storytelling and conscious travel.


A few key takeaways in the episode: 

  • Why Kara joined RISE during a pandemic-era virtual summit

  • How volunteering at RISE sparked personal and professional growth

  • Lessons from her time volunteering in a refugee camp in Greece

  • The importance of amplifying local voices in travel content

  • How the future of travel media is shifting toward more meaningful narratives

  • Practical advice for content creators who want to make a positive impact

Website: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risetravelinstitute/featured

Instagram: instagram.com/risetravelinstitute



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Kara King on Conscious Travel, Refugee Work, and Rewriting the Travel Narrative

Kara King on Conscious Travel, Refugee Work, and Rewriting the Travel Narrative

The RISE Travel Institute