#25: I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to a very special guest—Dianni Hall, the voice behind the 'While She's Away' podcast. Dianni has a remarkable story of how she embarked on a journey of low-budget, solo travel that led her to some amazing volunteer and work-away experiences across the globe. She’s here to share the resources she used to find these unique accommodations and how she strategically sticks to her travel budget.

In this episode, we’ll dive into how solo travel can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. We’ll explore the challenges of imposter syndrome, how pushing through the discomfort can prove to yourself that you’re capable of doing hard things, and why trying on different versions of yourself throughout your lifetime is essential.

We also talk about how solo travel impacts your self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence, and the ways it has helped me personally in mitigating codependent tendencies. We’ll even touch on how we are each navigating relationships on and off the road, how Dianni is incorporating queerness and the queer community into her travels, and how her travel style has evolved—especially when it comes to the differences between hostels and co-living spaces.

Here are the resources mentioned:

Hostelworld

Coliving.com

Remo Hostel in Brazil

O de Casa Hostel

Playa 506 Hostel in Costa Rica

Worldpackers

Workaway

TravelSpend App

Do Hard Things podcast

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Happy travels!