Ethan Powell

Ethan's passion for travel emerged during his early career in border policy, where he witnessed how tourism could either exploit or empower local communities. After a paragliding accident in Peru led to an unexpected month-long homestay with a local family, he began documenting how authentic cultural exchanges and responsible tourism could transform both travelers and communities. Now he balances his government role with his growing influence as a travel content creator who bridges policy perspectives with on-the-ground realities.