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.

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

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

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for those feeling a bit lost…

welcome to part 5 of a series all about modern day colonialism (aka neocolonialism) within travel!

on this episode you’ll learn:

* why the world is NOT your oyster

* the ethics of bargaining

* do’s and don’ts to be a responsible tourist

find the full article here

https://gottacaseofwanderlust.com/2025/07/22/a-comprehensive-guide-to-modern-day-colonialism-in-travel/

additional resources:

• ​https://gotravelandtalk.com/blog/travel-through-neo-colonialism-lens
• ​https://www.easternstandardtimes.com/episode/when-you-travel-dont-be-a-colonizer
• ​https://linktr.ee/baniamor
• ​https://rootedstorytelling.com/rethinking-tourism/decolonizing-tourism-community-diversity-nature-culture/

thank you entering this conversation with an open-mind to becoming a better traveler :)

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welcome to part 4 of a series all about modern day colonialism (aka neocolonialism) within travel!

on this episode you’ll learn:

* what is exoticism?

* the ethics of responsible travel photography and posting online

* the problem with the word “authentic”

find the full article here

thank you entering this conversation with an open-mind to becoming a better traveler :)

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connect with me here :)

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✨ @lydiaschultzz

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“You’re always gonna be a haole, just don’t be a f***ing haole.”

What does this even mean? Listen to find out… if you plan to visit Hawaiʻi, it’s the key to being an unproblematic tourist.

Celest and I met on my first visit to Hawaiʻi in May of 2022.

We reconnected to talk about her experience living on the Big Island for 5 years before recently moving back to LA.

on this episode, we chat about:

- what Celest learned from living in Hawaiʻi

- how to a respectful traveler/tourist to the islands

- important Hawaiian words and cultural norms to know before visiting

featured questions:

1. What are some ethical guidelines to know before traveling to Hawaiʻi?

2. Did you ever experience resentment as an outsider during your time living in Hawaiʻi?

3. What’s the greatest lesson the islands taught you?

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connect with Celest here!

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https://www.instagram.com/celestdablessed?igsh=bmlkdjd6a3ljd2x0

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learn more about Hawai’i here:

🌺 Hawaiian words to know https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/1682/maemae-glossary-of-common-hawaiian-vocabulary.pdf

🌺 https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-dark-history-of-the-overthrow-of-hawaii-sydney-iaukea

🌺 https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/learn-the-rich-history-of-hawaii/21599/

🌺 https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/what-native-hawaiians-want-you-to-know-about-visiting-hawaii

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welcome to part 3 of a series all about modern day colonialism (aka neocolonialism) within travel!

on this episode you’ll learn:

* how we objectify cultures if we are unaware

* cultural appropriation vs. appreciation

* cultural commodification and examples in travel

find the full article here

thank you entering this conversation with an open-mind to becoming a better traveler :)

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connect with me here :)

Instagram:

✨ @lydiaschultzz

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✨ @gottacaseofwanderust

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