Nikola Dóžová - Kenya, kayaking Europe to studying and consulting in digital marketing.

Six months in Africa to sea kayaking 1000km around Europe and now studying and consulting remotely from Iceland.

About Nikola

Nikola Dóžová is a lover great coffee, ultra marathon runs, books and nature. But most of all she love to do things in a different way.

Nikola travelled solo around Kenya for six months, paddled 1000 Kilometres in a sea kayak, went to walk the Pyrenees and many many other adventures. Right now she is in Iceland  finishing my master degree in digital marketing and is a passionate adventure and travel blogger.

We can do whatever we want (in life) its just up to us.
— Nikola Dóžová

When coming home...

  • Emotions Nikola faced - Very sad and was very lost at home and was crying all the time. Felt very alone.
  • What had changed - Not easy to find a job. Difficult to make money. Lost many friends.
  • Biggest stress - Society. 
  • How Nikola supported herself - Implemented things from the new culture she experienced. Cooking and listening to music. Visiting old places. Spend time on her own and putting two cultures together. Getting back into sports.
  • How did her mindset change - Very tough as in Africa there is time for everything. Felt more happy and free. 'Pole Pole' just slow down and take it easy. I was relaxed and happy and loved myself.
  • 3 Lessons learned from travel and reverse culture shock
  1. Everything has its limits and its different in different cultures.
  2. Being kind, help people and smile, it will come back to you.
  3. Its very important to be a bit wild but also be humble.
  • Advise to herself for returning home - Make time for myself to put together my thoughts and leasons.

Links

Website: www.shenekesa.com

Nikola Instagram: @she_nekesa

Facebook: nekesa.she