Athaya was born in Bali and raised across different parts of Indonesia. She currently lives in Jakarta and curates trips throughout Indonesia to help travelers meaningfully connect with the country.

You NEED to listen to this episode if you’re interested in

✨ traveling to Indonesia for the first time and want to know where to go, how to plan, and how to do so responsibly 🙏

featured questions:

1. Where does one even begin when planning a first trip to Indonesia?
2. How can travelers visit Bali responsibly?
3. What logistical tips should visitors know before going to Indonesia?

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connect with Athaya here!

✨ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thayacarissa?igsh=MWFjZzQ2ajN1bzgyZQ==

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connect with me here :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/

✨ my website:

gotacaseofwanderlust.com

Welcome back to a new season on the gotacaseofwanderlust podcast—

a show dedicated to sustainable solo female travel on a budget 💖

I’m back (finally) with a new interview featuring solo female traveler Stef.

Stef and I met last year when we were living in Madrid 🇪🇸

Stef is making big moves in her life — she recently graduated from culinary school in Croatia and moved to New York City. 🏙️

She has so much wisdom to share with any female traveler wanting to get outside of their comfort zone :)

You NEED to listen to this episode if you’re interested in:

✨ going to culinary school abroad

✨Croatian gastronomy

✨moving to a new city and need motivation to embrace the discomfort (aka growth!)

featured questions:

1. what were some of the biggest challenges in culinary school?

2. how do you navigate moving to a new place by yourself?

3. what were some of your favorite dishes to cook/bake in Croatia?

4. what’s it like moving to NYC?

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connect with Stef here!

✨ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/_estefaniacruz?igsh=eTNjeTdnYzRuc2Nh

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Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/

✨ my website:

gotacaseofwanderlust.com

 In order to solo travel, you need to be equipped with the knowledge of how to be alone. 

It’s hard to be alone if you don’t know who you are or what your intention is for traveling. 

Self-discovery and reflection not only make solo traveling more enjoyable, but they make for a more meaningful experience overall. 

This episode offers essential journal prompts/reflection questions to contemplate before solo traveling.

Find the reflection questions here. 

*this episode is a glimpse of my FREE "Ultimate Guide to Your First Solo Trip" course*

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Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ 

✨Travel Blog:

gotacaseofwanderlust.com

✨https://linktr.ee/gotacaseofwanderlust

for like-hearted souls with a case of wanderlust

Ah, the big “how do I afford to travel?” question. 

This is usually the biggest obstacle for most people in preventing them from traveling. 

Undoubtedly, some money is required, at least upfront, in order to travel. 

But depending on your travel and lifestyle preferences, you probably need LESS money than you think.

Ultimate Guide to Your First Solo Trip" course you can find here:

HI I’M BACK :)

stay tuned for a new value-packed season of episodes centered on mindful + responsible solo female travel on a budget !

thank you, as always, for listening and following ur dreams

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connect with me here :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/

✨Travel Blog:

gotacaseofwanderlust.com

✨https://linktr.ee/gotacaseofwanderlust

life can feel heavy. it’s okay to rest

I spent 2 weeks on the least developed Hawaiian island: Moloka‘i.

Listen to locals share their insights of what it’s like to live on Moloka‘i.

To participate on a work exchange and stay with locals on Molokai, apply on Worldpackers and use code “Lydia7” for $10 OFF your membership!

https://www.worldpackers.com/promo/LYDIA7?utm_campaign=LYDIA7&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=affiliate

Mahalo nui loa to my amazing hosts and all of the locals who shared their insights on this episode.

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Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/

I spent 5 weeks doing a work exchange at Howzit Hostels on Maui — listen to volunteers’ perspectives on their experiences overall.

Apply for this work exchange on Worldpackers.com

find me on IG @lydiaschultzz for more info !

for those feeling a bit lost…