Dianni joins Matt for an afternoon wine sesh. They start talking about the immigrant experience of Dianni’s parents, and Dianni then reflects on her journey embracing her Guatemalan and Puerto Rican heritage, as well as her Queer identity. She also talks about her interest in world travel, and how her journey as a full-time solo world traveler began in India. Dianni opens up about the transformative experience she had while staying at an Ashram with other women and shaving her head. She then talks about her journey traveling across Vietnam by motorcycle, living in Spain, and sailing the Greek Islands. Finally, Dianni talks about the magical experience of attending the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration in the world in Sao Paulo, Brazil. FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.
Episode #274: The World’s Largest Pride Parade, Shaving Your Head in India, and Riding a Motorcycle Across Vietnam with Dianni Hall
Episode Summary
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About the Guest
Dianni Hall
Dianni Hall is a Queer, Latina, solo world traveler, podcaster, and freelancer who has been a full time digital nomad with no permanent base since 2018. Born and raised in the United States, she started her journey with a solo trip to India and hasn’t stopped since. Dianni is the host of the podcast “While She’s Away”, where she interviews female travelers about their experience and expertise in order to help other women live their best lives exploring the world! She also works fully remotely as a freelancer in content creation and podcast management as she travels the world.
What You'll Learn
- Advice for Attending the Largest Pride Parade in the World in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Budget Tips for Traveling the World Long Term
- Travel Highlights from India, Spain, Greece and Vietnam
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Cambodia
- Chicago
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- London
- Puerto Rico
- South America
- Cartaya, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Vietnam
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:45] Introducing Dianni Hall
[5:00] The Immigrant Journey of Dianni’s Parents
[7:18] Growing up in New Jersey and navigating her Latina-American identity
[10:44] Embracing Her Queer Identity
[13:25] Developing Her Interest in World Travel
[16:13] A Transformative Trip to India
[20:51] Reflections on Shaving Her Head in India
[25:52] Traveling Across Vietnam by Motorcycle
[30:40] Living in Spain
[35:46] Sailing Through the Greek Islands
[38:22] Celebrating Pride in Sao Paulo
