Lesson 22: Turning Your Childhood Passions into a Life of Travel with Translator and Proofreader Martine Jellema

Lesson 22: Turning Your Childhood Passions into a Life of Travel with Translator and Proofreader Martine Jellema

In this week’s episode, I speak with Martine Jellema, another traveler just starting out on her digital nomad journey and we’re going to discuss how her early passion for gymnastics inspired a love for languages, which then eventually led her to be able to make a full-time income as a translator and proofreader on the road. Not only does Martine speak six different languages, but she also has a wide variety of interests including photography, architecture, and even taking her drone with her on the road to help with creating travel videos. During the interview, Martine and I discuss how she is adjusting to digital nomad life, what it’s like to travel alone as a woman in the Middle East, and her favorite places to visit as someone with a passion for photography. I hope you enjoy my interview with Martine!

What we cover in this episode:

  • How Martine’s early passion for gymnastics led her to becoming super passionate at speaking languages (and getting a job as a gymnastics journalist at age 17)
  • Martine’s tips for solo female travelers traveling in the Middle East
  • Martine’s top picks for most photogenic countries
  • Adjusting to life as a digital nomad

Meet Martine:

Instagram: findingthatperfectspot