While She's Away Podcast is where we focus the conversation on women in travel! Whether you're a hostel-loving budget backpacker, a queer girly looking to find queer community within the travel space, or trying to learn how to work from anywhere in the world - there is space here for you.
Every week join your host, Dianni Hall, as she interviews women on their experience and expertise to help women live their best lives traveling around the world! Dianni is a queer solo budget backpacker, second-generation Latina, and digital nomad who has been nomadic for almost five years!
She started her journey with a solo trip to India and hasn't stopped since. Dianni is currently a freelancer working in content creation and podcast management. She has done it all in the name of seeing as much of the world as possible and she's here to share what she's learned with you!
65. How to Build and Afford Your Van Life Dream with Fiorella Yriberry
Have you ever dreamed of converting and living in a van? Well in this episode of While She's Away, I sit down with Fiorella, a content marketing specialist and full-time nomad who’s traveled through 40 states and 35 national parks—all from her self-converted home on wheels. We dive into her journey from a spontaneous bus purchase to becoming a van conversion pro alongside her partner.
Fiorella shares the nitty-gritty of building out a van, budgeting for life on the road, and what day-to-day van life actually looks like. We also get into how she balances remote work while traveling, her best tips for keeping costs down, and what inspired her to take the leap into this lifestyle.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to live on the road (or just need a little travel inspiration), this episode is full of firsthand stories and practical advice you won’t want to miss!
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6 Mar 2025
64. Solo Travel to Lover Girl Era: Emmy's Experience Settling into Lisbon Life
In this episode of While She's Away, I’m yapping with Emmy, the creator of Emmy Goes Places, who went from full-time solo travel and wild party nights to settling down in Lisbon and stepping into her soft girl era. We get into what sparked that shift—how she went from hopping between countries and meeting unforgettable (sometimes chaotic) people to craving community, stability, and a different kind of adventure.
Emmy shares hilarious and eye-opening stories from her past travels, spills the tea on dating on the road, and talks about what it’s been like building a home in Lisbon—especially navigating cultural differences with her Portuguese boyfriend (yes, I said boyfriend hehe). We also dive into the challenges of slowing down after years of non-stop movement and what it really means to create a sense of belonging in a new place. If you've ever wondered what it’s like to trade constant adventure for a more rooted life (without losing the magic of travel), this one’s for you!
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16 Jan 2025
63. How I Knew It Was Time to Stop Full-Time Travel
In this episode of While She's Away, I’m getting personal and sharing what led me to finally settle down and create a home base after years of full-time travel. For the first time, I’m recording from my own room—a space that’s all mine—and reflecting on the big shifts that brought me here!
Of course, this transition hasn’t been without its challenges. But I’ve found a new appreciation for balance—loving travel while also embracing the stability of having a home base. Tune in to hear more about this journey and how I’m figuring out what it means to evolve and grow while staying true to my desire to LITERALLY BE EVERYWHERE.
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What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you’re dying to listen to or a topic you’ve been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I’ll make it happen ✨
Travel Resources:
Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!
Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership
Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:
Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza (https://gofund.me/c29005d0)
Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza (https://www.gofundme.com/f/EleElnaElakFood)
Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
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