gottacaseofwanderlust
wan•der•lust (noun) the irresistible desire to travel ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ hi, my name is Lydia — i’m just a 22-year old girl with a case of wanderlust 🌎 this podcast hopes to: ✨inspire you to travel the world ✨ share travel advice with a focus on budget traveling, solo female traveling, and mindful tourism ✨ promote other amazing travelers and their experiences/wisdom + brighten your day! ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ MY SOCIALS :) Instagram: ✨ @lydiaschultzz https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ Travel Blog: ✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com ✨ Thatch Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/
Episodes
please welcome our FIRST SEASON 5 GUEST: Karen Amadi !!
Karen was born and raised in Nigeria, and has lived abroad in different European cities since 2020 to pursue higher education.
Karen is now in Porto studying as a medical student where she has found a second home.
*this is PART 1 of a 2 part conversation with Karen :)
on this episode, we chat about:
- the multifaceted vibrancy of Nigeria’s culture
- Karen’s unfiltered experience ...
listen to how my travel opinions have changed since I first began solo traveling :)
*this is PART TWO of two episodes
read the full article version here:
https://gottacaseofwanderlust.com/2025/05/02/how-my-mindsets-about-travel-have-shifted-since-the-beginning/
welcome back and let’s kick off SEASON FIVE !!
I re-listened to my older podcast episodes and realized I don’t hold entirely the same opinions as I used to… so I’m calling out m...
listen to how my travel opinions have changed since I first began solo traveling :)
*this is PART ONE of two episodes
read the full article version here:
https://gottacaseofwanderlust.com/2025/05/02/how-my-mindsets-about-travel-have-shifted-since-the-beginning/
welcome back and let’s kick off SEASON FIVE !!
I re-listened to my older podcast episodes and realized I don’t hold entirely the same opinions as I used to… so I’m calling out m...
joy is your birthright !!
it’s NOT cringey to express your happiness — let’s feel every emotion to the fullest <3
Gi Shieh is a travel content creator known for her travel brand “The Sensible Fay” online.
Gi is a Taiwanese American passionate about mindful living, slow travel, outdoor adventures, and sustainable fashion, who is alternates between New York City and Taiwan for her home base.
on this episode, we chat about:
- Gi’s favorite places in Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Italy
- benefits of slow travel
- how can we ensure we are shopping s...
Sequoia Armstrong is a conscious travel consultant and entrepreneur who is the founder of the travel planning organization Puebla York, and host of the Soul Wanderer podcast.
Puebla York designs custom travel experiences in Japan and Mexico centered around the principles of cultural connection, environmental sustainability, and conscious travel.
on this episode, we chat about:
- what is “conscious travel” and how do we implement it...
Shania Stewart, who also goes by Kya, who was born in South Africa but raised in Switzerland.
Kya started backpacking when she was 18 after deciding to take a gap year before university.
Since then, she has solo traveled to dozens of countries — Scotland being one of her favorites.
on this episode, we chat about:
- the value of taking a gap year
- travel tips before visiting to Scotland
- meeting people while solo traveling
featured...
Ola is a solo female traveler from Poland but has been living abroad for the past 6 years in places like Germany and Denmark.
Ola has solo backpacked on the continents of South America, Europe and Asia and prioritizes off-the-beaten track places that sometimes Google Maps can’t even find.
on this episode, we chat about:
- hiking advice and safety tips for solo female travelers
- what to know before traveling to Patagonia
- Ola’s per...
Ems is from the Philippines who is currently an international student in Estonia.
Ems is also a travel content creator with expertise in Southeast Asia, solo travel, and remote work.
on this episode, we chat about:
- shocks from living abroad in Estonia
- Estonian culture compared to other European countries
- Ems’ favorite countries in Asia
- and much more!
featured questions:
- Why did you decide to study abroad in...
Taylor Alissa spontaneously moved from the U.S. to Japan and is here to talk about her experience living abroad and solo traveling to other countries in Asia.
on this episode, we chat about:
- living abroad in Japan
- solo traveling to other Asian countries
- the surprising relation between Jamaica and Japan
featured questions:
1. Did you experience any cultural shocks in Japan?
2. How did you adjust to life in Japan?
3. Favorite foods i...
Kiran was raised in Kolkata, located on the Eastern side of India, and completed her MBA in Mumbai, one of India’s largest cities, on the west coast. Kiran is now living and working in Bengaluru, in southern India.
on this episode, we chat about:
- Kiran’s advice for solo travelers in India
- Cultural norms to be aware of in India
- India’s gastronomy: from the must-try dishes, street food, and regional differences
- and much more!
fe...
the day of love on all forms… most importantly self-love <3
Carolyn and I chat about our first year doing NALCAP (North American Language and Culture Assistant Program) in Madrid.
“Do it for the plot — but know your Spanish phrases.”
- Carolyn Parmer, English language aux 24-25 🙏
featured questions:
- Did you have teaching experience before this program?
- What is your teaching work schedule like?
- How do you go about lesson planning?
- Did you experience any cultural shocks co...
Margherita Cara is a solo female traveler and also psychologist from Milan, Italy.
Margherita prioritizes slow, cultural based travel and has backpacked through Latin America, Southeast Asia and Europe.
on this episode, we chat about:
- Margherita’s solo travels in Latin America
- solo female travel safety advice
- traveling responsibly and ethically
- and much more!!
featured questions:
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of...
Nicole Figura is a solo female budget traveler originally from the Philippines, but has also lived in Saudi Arabia and Canada.
Nicole has traversed big cities from New York City and London to villages throughout South East Asia — and is currently working in food marketing.
on this episode, we chat about:
- budget travel advice
- must try foods in Southeast Asia
- food shocks in SE Asia
- and more!
featured questions:
1. How do you go ab...
Lucie grew up in the Czech Republic and has traveled throughout Europe via Erasmus as well as through various work exchanges.
on this episode, we chat about:
- how Lucie travels the world on a budget
- her favorite place she’s traveled to as an Erasmus student
- the best food in the Czech Republic
- and more!
featured questions:
1. What are some of your favorite things about living and growing up in the Czech Republic?
2. Can you share...
Darja Karstens, originally from Germany, has been living in Lyon France as an expat for 4 years.
Daria has worked for as a travel tour guide and shares her insights from this experience as well as living abroad.
on this episode, we chat about:
- tips for adjusting to life in a new country
- finding friends in a new place
- advice for aspiring tour guides
- and more!
featured questions:
What were some of the initial cul...
Joanne Fan is a Taiwanese American social media travel influencer extremely knowledgeable about
Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
on this episode, we chat about:
- how Joanne moved to Seoul, South Korea
- expectations vs. reality about living abroad
- working as a content creator on social media
featured questions:
1. What were some of the initial biggest challenges you faced when adjusting to life abroad?
2. What advice would you wish yo...
As someone who was born, raised and currently living in Egypt in the coastal city of Alexandria, Farah is an expert on Egypt and shares her advice for traveling to this amazing country.
on this episode, we chat about
- solo traveling in Egypt
- cultural do’s and don’t’s in Egypt
- must try food in Egypt
- and much more!
featured questions:
Faatimah is a solo female traveler passionate about local cultures, photography, and travel planning for Muslims.
on this episode, we chat about:
- advice for Muslim solo female travelers
- Faatimah’s favorite destination
- Faatimah’s experience getting scuba certified
- and more!
Featured questions:
1. What advice would you give to those wanting to solo travel?
2. Can you describe how traveling as a Muslim woman may look different th...
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