A Month in Cape Town: The Highs and Realities of a Digital Nomad
Cape Town, where stunning landscapes meet the quirks of daily life, was my base for a month in April 2022. As a digital nomad, I’ve learned to adapt to new places, and Cape Town offered plenty to explore—along with a few adjustments. If you're thinking of heading there, check out A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Cape Town . It breaks down the essentials, from coworking spaces to tips for navigating load-shedding (spoiler: it’s part of life here). Paragliding: A Perspective Shift One standout experience was paragliding off Signal Hill. My first attempt was canceled because of Cape Town’s infamous winds. The next day, conditions improved, and I found myself sprinting downhill, carrying my pilot’s weight. At 6'7", I had to take the lead—and the risk. “If you don’t run fast enough, we’ll land in the trees,” my guide joked, referring to what he called the "walk of shame"—a grueling trek back up the hill if the launch failed. Thankfully, we took off smoothly. The view...
