Sivan advocates for responsible and cultural travel, imperfect sustainability, and vegan-friendly foods. 

If you’re interested in being a better traveler, this episode is for you!  

on this episode, we chat about:

- actionable advice to be a better traveler 

- does “supporting local” actually make a difference?

- the difference between sustainable vs. regenerative travel 

- and much more!! 

highlights: 

1. What sparked your wanderlust? (00:58)

2. How do you define sustainable travel? (03:31) 3. What’s the difference between all these different travel terms, such as sustainable vs. regenerative travel? (05:55)

4. Was there a specific trip or experience that made you more invested in being a responsible traveler? (08:39)

5. Everyone’s always talking about the importance of “supporting local businesses”. but why is it actually important to buy local? (11:04)

6. Staying at guesthouses and homestays to be more sustainable (12:59)

7. How do you find guesthouses/homestays and how do you make sure locals actually run them? (14:48)

8. Unconventional tips or advice for travelers wanting to be more sustainable and responsible (17:31)

9. Rapid fire questions (24:15)

10. Where to connect with Sivan

(28:01)

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connect with Sivan:

✨ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sivan_travelsgreen?igsh=M2tid3EwazF4Y3Jz

✨ travel guides: https://www.thatch.co/@sivan_travelsgreen

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connect with me! :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz 

✨ Travel Blog:

gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨ Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust 

Vandana is a digital marketing specialist and travel expert in Sri Lanka.

on this episode, we chat about:

- traveling to Sri Lanka

- cultural differences between Sri Lanka and India

- Vandana’s experiences living abroad in Pakistan, Sweden and Denmark

- and much more!

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connect with Vandana!

✨ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/vandiihettii?igsh=djM1c21vM3Rma3Nx

✨Travel guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@ResponsibleRoamer

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connect with me! :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

Travel Blog:

✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨ Thatch Travel Guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Aditi is a solo female traveler who prioritizes slow, immersive travel off the tourist trail.

Aditi’s travel content focuses on South and Southeast Asia, and most recently, the gorgeous Seychelles Island off East Africa.

on this episode, we chat about:

- Aditi’s advice for those wanting to slow travel

- travel in the Seychelles islands

- pros and cons of remote working

- and more!!

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connect with Aditi here!

✨ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the.beachybitch?igsh=Z2JzOHh6dzdmNzht

✨ Travel guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@adititipnis

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connect with me here :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

✨Travel Blog:

gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨Travel Guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

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Sonja is a seasoned Nepal trekking specialist who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Sonja has been to Nepal over a dozen times and now partners with a Sherpa Trekking company in Nepal that prioritizes responsible tourism.

on this conversation, we chat about:

- what travelers should know before going to Nepal

- how Nepal captured Sonja’s heart

- best places, trails, and foods to try in Nepal

- and more!!

highlights: 

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connect with Sonja!

✨ Travel guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@sonjakorevaar

✨ Nepal trekking organization, “Sherpa Heritage Trails”:

https://sherpaheritagetrails.com/

https://www.sherpa-trekking.com/

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connect with me! :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

Travel Blog:

✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨ Travel Guides:

https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Maia grew up in New Jersey and now lives in Tasmania Australia. Learn about how she did it and her advice for you!

on this episode, we talk about:

- the logistics of moving abroad

- cultural shocks coming from the USA to Australia

- how Americans can work in Australia

- and more!

shownotes:

1. (00:31) You have been living in Australia for 3 years now. But you’re originally from New Jersey and went to school in Rhode Island. Can you tell us how you needed up where you are now?

2. (04:06) Would you say it’s difficult for an American to move to Australia?

3. (06:32) Cultural shocks coming from the U.S. to Australia

4. (09:43) adjusting and making friends

5. (12:44) How are the people like in Australia?

6. (14:29) What's your favorite side of Australia?

7. (16:28) Do you have any advice for people wanting to move to Australia?

8. (18:23) Do you plan on staying in Australia?

9. (20:42) Did you ever picture yourself where you are now?

10. (22:38) Rapid fire questions

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connect with Maia!

✨ insta: https://www.instagram.com/onmaiaway?igsh=MTFyd3B1ZTdoN3llbg==

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connect with me! :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

Travel Blog:

✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨ Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

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reading poetry on a beautiful sunny day in La Rosaleda, Retiro Park 🌹

“resist the urge to resist for nothing forever persists.”

“How do I responsibly travel but also how do I responsibly engage with the culture?” - Mark Fedoronko

Mark is a professional travel planner with expertise in Northern Africa and the Middle East.

on this episode, we chat about:

- Mark’s lessons learned with travel and itinerary planning

- best resources for researching a destination’s safety before going

- how to have more meaningful travel experiences

- and much more!

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connect with Mark!

✨Thatch Page:

https://www.thatch.co/@markfedoronko

✨ website:

https://markstravelrecs.wordpress.com/about/

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connect with me! :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

Travel Blog:

✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com

✨ Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

you don’t have to always be “polite”.

Karima was born and raised in Morocco, and has solo traveled throughout the country. Here are her thoughts about living and traveling to this incredible country!

we chat about:

- best places to visit in Morocco

- things you should know before coming

- is Morocco safe for a solo female traveler?

- and much more!

connect with Karima!

✨ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/oufkirkarima7?igsh=NTQ5bDk0aGp6bjVo

connect with Juan!

✨ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/juan.arcidiacono?igsh=MXIxbG9qOGdrbjBscg==

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connect with me! :)

✨ my Thatch Travel Guides in Morocco:

https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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

✨TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz

Travel Blog:

✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com

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genuine first impressions and cultural shocks after moving to Spain 🇪🇸 from the United States 🇺🇸