Dr. Clementine Affana and Matt discuss how they met at Nomadness Fest, and Clem then talks about her experience growing up in Cameroon. She reflects on how her mother inspired her both to become a medical doctor and to travel the world. Clem shares her experience going to Medical School on the Caribbean island of Dominica, and the cultural similarities between West Africa and the diaspora in the Caribbean. She then explains the history and cultural significance of “Carnival” and describes her experience in Dominica attending Carnival as well as the World Creole Music Festival. Next, Clem talks about her home country of Cameroon in West Africa and makes specific recommendations for visiting both Cameroon and Senegal. She then gives tips for maximizing your time off work to travel, building a side hustle, and transitioning into a remote career. Clem reflects on the 3 primary ways travel has impacted her and, finally, recommends her top 5 favorite Afrobeat artists. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #259: Travel Tips for Cameroon, Senegal, and Dominica with Dr. Clem Affana
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Dr. Clementine Affana
Dr. Clementine Affana is a medical doctor, a teacher, and the founder of YouTube channel and blog “Travel with Clem”. She is also the author of the Complete Digital Guide on How to Land Your First Remote Job. Originally from Cameroon, she now travels the world and teaches people how find remote work opportunities, pursue financial freedom, and live the life of their dreams in the process. She’s been featured in Forbes, The Matador Network and many other publications.
What You'll Learn
- Recommendations for visiting Cameroon, Senegal and Dominica
- The history and cultural significance of Carnival in the Caribbean
- Tips for maximizing your time off from work to travel and building a side hustle
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EVENTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Caribbean Islands
- Congo
- Dominica
- Europe
- Gabon
- Germany
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Scotland
- Senegal
- USA
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[2:20] Introducing Dr. Clementine Affana
[4:35] Meeting at Nomadness Fest
[5:46] Growing in Cameroon and developing her interest in travel
[10:24] Traveling to Germany at age 13
[12:57] Going to Med School in Dominica
[14:59] Moving from West Africa to the Caribbean
[19:14] The history and cultural significance of “Carnival” in the Caribbean
[22:45] How Carnival is Unique in Dominica
[27:22] The World Creole Music Festival in Dominica
[30:41] Tips for Visiting Cameroon
[35:02] Tips for Visiting Senegal
[38:02] Becoming Location Independent and Founding “Travel with Clem”
[42:22] How to Maximize Time off To Travel More
[43:54] How to Build a Side Hustle While Working at a 9-5
[46:12] How Travel Has Impacted Clem
[49:13] The Lightning Round
[59:06] Follow and Connect with Clem
