Bangkok Podcast 64: Travelfish

Today we're joined by Stuart McDonald, President, Founder, CEO
and all around big boss at Travelfish.org, one of the most
respected independent travel websites. Stu gives us a fascinating
look into building of a travel site from nothing, and shares with
us a few inside tips on the travel industry, like how to remain
anonymous when reviewing hotels, how the guidebook industry is
evolving, and what 'travel' means for different people. He also
talks with us about what he does when he realizes another website
is ripping off his content, how Thailand may be in danger of
losing its crown as Asia's top travel spot, and what part
Travelfish and sites like it play in the over-touristing of a
chosen site.


We're also joined by Ryan White, a filmmaker who is working on a
film called Mondo Banana. It sounds weird to our limited western
way of thinking, but bananas actually have some pretty serious
cultural and religious significance in Asia, and you'll be
surprised just how far his journey has taken him into a world
most of us know nothing about.