The Travel and Purpose podcast series interviews global travellers who have had significant social impact experiences on their travels. The latest episode sees host Eden Flaherty chat with Secret Compass expedition leader Patrick Barrow about the time he has spent on the Yamal Peninsula in the Siberian Arctic with reindeer herders during their winter migration which he does as part of our 17 day Nenets expedition.
Below, you’ll find the full conversation in which he discusses their culture and lifestyle, the impact of taking this kind of culturally immersive journey and the threats of mining and climate change on their traditional livelihood.