India, June 13 -- We know travel isn't impact-free. Flights leave emissions, hotel stays use up local resources, and mass tourism can overwhelm fragile communities. But there's a more thoughtful way to move through the world. One that goes beyond just doing less harm.

Enter Shivya Nath. Sustainability advocate, solo traveller and vegan environmentalist, she's been shaping conversations around responsible travel for over a decade. Her take?"It's almost impossible to make travel negative impact-free. But the focus can be on having a positive impact once you've arrived."

That line stuck with me. It flipped the script from guilt to intention. And it changed the way I think about where I go, what I do, and why I even travel.

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