She Walked 800km After a Breakup —With Her Ex’s Sister
Heartbroken, betrayed, and jet-lagged, Diana Nguyen landed in Spain for the journey of a lifetime. She’d just broken up with her partner—the night before walking the Camino de Santiago—and was about to embark on an 800-kilometer pilgrimage… with his sister.
No plan. No prep. Just pain, questions, and a ukulele named Esther.
In this deeply personal episode of El Camino People: The Podcast, Diana shares how two pilgrimages—one in 2017 and another in 2023—reshaped her life, her relationships, and the way she sees the world. From crying under the stars to dancing in sunflower fields, this is a story about finding freedom on foot and reclaiming joy one step at a time.
Diana Nguyen is more than a stand-up comedian—she’s a creative force, speaker, and storyteller whose work blends humor with vulnerability and heart. From her acclaimed series “Phi and Me” to her healing walks on the Camino, Diana’s journey is a testament to living boldly and honestly. Her pilgrimage stories are a mirror to all of us asking life’s biggest questions—and daring to walk toward the answers.
