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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...

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 befor...

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 decid...

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 adj...

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 r...

the day of love on all forms… most importantly self-love

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 experienc...

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 a...

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!...

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...

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 s...

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 a...

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: ​ What should solo female travelers know before visiting?​...

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 a...

Petra was born and raised in Thailand and now works as a digital nomad in the United States. Petra also has cultural-based travel expertise in South Korea and Brazil. On this episode, we chat about: - what it was like for Petra growing up in Thailand - the gastronomy of Thailand and South Korea (must eats!) - how to have more local cultural experiences - and much more! Featured questions: 1. As so...

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!!  highli...

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! ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ connect with Vandana! ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vandiihettii?igsh=djM1c21vM3Rma3Nx ✨Travel guide...

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!! ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━...

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...

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...

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 experie...

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=NTQ5bDk0aGp...

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