357: Nomading in Africa, Developing a Politically Conscious Travel Lens, and Co-Hosting the “Remote Roundup” on Zero to Travel with Janessa Klatt

Episode Summary

Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. In Part 2 of this interview Janessa Klatt talks about her experience working remotely while traveling through Africa for 7 consecutive months.  She explains why Nairobi, Kenya won her heart, why her first safari in Tanzania was so magical, and why Cape Town, South Africa is now one of her favorite cities.  She also talks about her travels in Namibia, why the landscape is so uniquely spectacular, how she learned about the genocide that the German government committed there in 1907, and how travel has impacted her politics and worldview overall.  She then talks about co-hosting the “Remote Roundup” segment on the Zero to Travel podcast, gives minimalist packing tips for women, and reflects on why she continues to travel.  Finally, Janessa gives advice to aspiring digital nomads and speaks directly to people currently in a traditional 9-5 job that aspire to create a fulfilling life of long term world travel.

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Janessa Klatt

Janessa Klatt is a remote podcast manager and full time digital nomad who has been traveling the world solo since 2019.  Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, she quit her job for an “adult gap year” and never returned to a conventional life.  While working as a deckhand on a private yacht, she started listening to The Maverick Show, which helped inspire her to become the full time digital nomad.  Today she has produced over 700 podcast episodes for her clients while traveling the world, and is the co-host for the “Remote Roundup” series on the Zero to Travel podcast.

What You'll Learn
  • Highlights from Nomading Around Africa for 7 Months
  • The Power of Travel for Learning About History, Politics and Struggles Against Injustice
  • What to Expect From the New “Remote Roundup” Segment on the Zero to Travel Podcast
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[1:42] Doing a Four-Month All-Africa Work-Travel Program

4:48: Falling in Love with Nairobi, Kenya

[10:25] First Safari in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater

[13:27] Three Months in Cape Town, South Africa

[16:49] Visiting Namibia

[19:38] The Genocide in Namibia

[22:35] How Travel Impacted Janessa’s Politics and World View

26:09: Co-Hosting the “Remote Roundup” on the Zero-to-Travel Podcast

[31:11] Minimalist Packing Tips for Women

[37:02] How Travel Has Impacted Janessa as a Person

[38:18] Why Janessa Continues to Travel

[41:21] Janessa’s Advice to Aspiring Digital Nomads

[43:53] The Lightning Round

[48:56] Janessa’s Podcast Management Services

49:48: Follow Janessa and Listen to “The Remote Roundup” on Zero to Travel