Rochelle Hawkins: On Visiting 30+ Countries, Travel, Culture & Building a New Life in Africa

What makes someone leave the United States and choose to build a life in Nairobi, Kenya? In this episode of The Kisscapades Podcast, we sit down with Rochelle Hawkins—an African-American content creator, digital marketer, and global traveler who has explored more than 30 countries across the world, including 11 African nations, before deciding to relocate to Kenya. From joining the U.S. Navy at just 17 years old and being stationed in Italy, to learning multiple languages, backpacking across continents and documenting her journey online, Rochelle shares the experiences that completely changed her perspective on life. We also discuss: * 🌍 Why she chose Kenya over staying in America * ✈️ Her journey across 30+ countries * 🇮🇹 Life in Italy and her years abroad * 💰 The realities of financing long-term travel * 🛂 American passport privileges and misconceptions * 🏠 Her Airbnb challenges and settling down in Nairobi * 🇰🇪 Why Nairobi is becoming a major creative and tech hub * 💻 Digital marketing and content creation * 🏥 Travel insurance and handling medical emergencies abroad * 🍜 Memorable experiences from Thailand and beyond * ❤️ Dating, culture, gender roles, and relationships in Africa * 🌍 The future of Africa from a global traveler’s perspective Whether you’re passionate about travel, culture, digital nomad life, relocation, or simply hearing unique life stories, this conversation offers plenty of insights and perspectives. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and your favourite audio platform. #TheKisscapadesPodcast #RochelleHawkins #TravelPodcast #MoveToAfrica #Kenya #Nairobi #AfricaTravel #DigitalNomad #BlackTravel #GlobalTraveler