Cross-Cultural Tourism: Benefits, Challenges, and Beyond | Anniina Sandberg The Altruistic Traveller Podcast

Welcome back to season 5 (and the series finale) of The Altruistic Traveller podcast. My name is Bianca Caruana, and for the past five years, I have been bringing you stories from influential change makers who are shaping our world for the better.

In this episode, I speak with Anniina Sandberg, the founder of Visit Natives, a sustainable travel company dedicated to promoting cross-cultural tourism in Tanzania, Norway, and Papua New Guinea. 

Anniina is Norwegian-born but has spent most of her life living amongst the Maasai people in the rural landscapes of Tanzania. She is fluent in Swahili and has a background in anthropology and African studies. In the interview, Anniina shares insights into cultural relativism, community-based tourism and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives.

We learn about her experience and wisdom gained from years in the field, discussing the transformative power of cultural exchange and the potential pitfalls of ethnocentrism.

Discover how embracing cultural diversity can enrich our lives and receive advice on how you can support sustainable travel initiatives and the communities you visit through conscientious tourism practices.



Follow Anniina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanthropologisttraveler/

Connect with Anniina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniina-sandberg-b91127196/

Find out more about the cultural experiences offered: https://www.visitnatives.com/