Hi there, I'm a 30-something South African trying to make it as a digital nomad anywhere I can find a decent internet connection. Most people flock to my home town every summer but I made the decision to leave the sunny shores of Cape Town in search of something else.
“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander." ― Roman Payne, The Wanderess
I've witnessed the awe that is Henry Rollins's spoken-word live a couple of times in Cape Town. Every time I left the venue I found myself profoundly moved by the experiences he shared of the people and places he visited. This no nonsense 80s punk icon definitely inspired me to make this leap into what might just be the single most important decision of my life.
About 10 months ago I had a look at a Wikipedia entry on places I can visit without a visa. I've jotted down all the countries that I was curious to see, bought a departure ticket and secured my accommodation for my first 30 days. I've made a conscious decision to limit my luggage to one carry-on bag and a laptop. As far as the rest concerns I'm counting on it sorting itself out in due time.
“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light." – Cesare Pavese
I'm not sure if the idyllic life (think white picked fence) envisioned by the generations before me is what I want. I'm not sure most of my generation knows exactly what they want. All I know is that I'm not content with the status quo. So going on this solo adventure with as little possible and no real idea of when, where or for how long I'll be away is where I'm at now.