Conscious World Travel with Delia Colantuono (Ep 265)

Episode Summary

Learn the self-growth potential of solo travel for women, and how to do it consciously, thoughtfully, and ethically. Delia Colantuono joins Matt over a bottle of wine on the Nomad Cruise, and starts off reflecting on Matt’s Keynote speech about the importance of consistently standing with oppressed groups around the world as we travel.  Delia then reflects on her personal journey growing up in Italy, and how the development of her political consciousness was intertwined with her early travels.  She then talks about her journey as a solo-female traveler and eventually a full time digital nomad.  Delia shares stories from her travels to over 60 countries, especially around her main passions of scuba diving and free diving.   She also reflects on over-touristification, digital nomad gentrification, how we can be better allies with marginalized groups as we travel, and how we can be more environmentally sustainable, socially conscious, and thoughtful as we move through the world. And, finally, Delia talks about her mentoring program for aspiring solo-female travelers and her upcoming women’s retreats in the Canary Islands.

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Delia Colantuono

Delia Colantuono has been a full time digital nomad since 2016.  She is a solo female (minimalistic) traveler, working as a professional freelance Translator in the medical field, as well as a travel content creator.  She speaks 6 languages, (work in 4 of them), and has explored almost 60 countries on 6 continents.  She now coaches women on finding the skills and confidence they need to embark on a solo travel journey.  She believes in the healing power and self-growth potential of traveling, and is organizing retreats for women in the Canary Islands.

What You'll Learn
  • Tips for being a more environmentally sustainable and socially conscious traveler
  • The self-growth and transformation potential of solo-female travel
  • Tips on stylish minimalist packing and traveling long term with carry-on luggage only
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[2:53] Introducing Delia Colantuono

[4:01] Matt’s Keynote Address on the Nomad Cruise

[7:54] What Delia loves about Brazil

[9:09] Growing up in Italy and Developing her Interest in Travel

[11:25] Delia’s First Trip to Costa Rica as a Kid

[13:02] How Delia’s Solo Travel Journey Started

[16:07] Delia’s Solo Trip to Asia

[18:11] Stylish Minimalist Packing

[20:48] Delia’s Around the World Trip with Her Brother

[23:14] Delia’s Scuba Diving Journey

[26:02] Delia’s Free Diving Journey

[28:08] Conscious and Ethical Travel

[31:00] Over-Touristification and Digital Nomad Gentrification

[33:39] Reflections on Allyship with Marginalized Groups

[37:20] How Travel has Impacted Delia

[40:00] Delia’s Mentorship Program

[42:19] Delia’s Upcoming Retreats for Women

[43:50] Why Delia Continues to Travel

[46:21] The Lightning Round

[52:05] Delia’s Tips for Visiting Italy

[54:09] Follow and Contact Delia