Phakamile Hlazo, Founder of Zulu Nomad, talks about the power of authenticity, backpackers and cultural exchange for tourism in emerging destinations in this episode of Ask Us Anything. Her journey as a Rotary Ambassador, Chinese government scholarship grantee and now tourism innovator has helped other young Black South Africans to embrace their freedom to travel and power to establish their narratives of authenticity. You'll hear why Phaka is enthusiastic about digital nomads, how cultural exchange is transformative for communities and what was so 'mind-blowing' about WYSTC.

Read more about Phaka and her experience at WYSTC with the WYSE Up Programme here.

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