5 Advantages & Disadvantages To Being A Digital Nomad

I have been out in South Afrrica for the past 10 weeks, living and working like a local (rather than being on holiday). 

In today’s podcast I explore what it’s like to live and work as a digital nomad. I share the major advantages and disadvantages - in the hope that it might inspire you.

Time Stamp

[00:00] Introduction

[01:11] I have worked away from the UK during the winter for the past few years and it has allowed me to travel and experience different cultures, whilst still earning a living

[01:55] Why I love South Africa

[02:23] 5 benefits and 5 disadvantages of working and living in Cape Town

[02:41] Benefit 1: The sunshine and general climate

[04:10] Benefit 2: Low cost of living

[05:26] Benefit 3: Easy to explore the country

[06:15] Benefit 4: Networking and meeting new people

[07:23] Benefit 5: Lack of time difference between South Africa and the UK

[08:38] Disadvantage 1 (& 2): Load shedding (daily power cuts)

[11:00] Disadvantage 3: Being homesick

[11:36] Disadvantage 4: Is it safe to be in South Africa?

[12:35] Disadvantage 5: Working beyond 3 months

[13:44] What you need to become a digital nomad

[13:44] Other examples of clients leading a digital nomad lifestyle

Quotations

“The digital nomad lifestyle is great if you have a sense of adventure and are willing to be away from home” - Rob Da Costa

“Pick up your tennis racket and bat away the excuses that stop you stepping out of your comfort zone” - Rob Da Costa

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Useful links mentioned in this episode:

• Blog: What I learned from a month in Cape Town