Nomading in Africa?

Hey Freaking Nomads,

When people talk about digital nomad hubs, they typically think of Bali, Chiang Mai, Lisbon, or Medellín. But what about Africa?

This is actually my second time visiting the continent. A while back, I spent time in Morocco and Cape Verde, and now I’m back and more excited than ever to step foot here again and see what this chapter will bring.

Africa isn’t always the easiest place to work remotely. The internet can be unreliable, and sometimes just finding a spot to get work done takes more energy than the work itself. But that’s also what makes it so special. It forces you to slow down, drop your expectations, and really connect with the environment around you.

If you’re curious about coming here yourself, here are a few things that have helped me:

• Choose your base wisely. Some cities and islands are better set up for remote work than others. Research ahead and ask other nomads for recommendations.
• Always have a backup connection. eSIMs and portable Wi-Fi hotspots are essential, especially when connection goes down for whatever reason.
• Stay flexible with your schedule. Power cuts and slowdowns happen. If you plan for them, it’s way less stressful.
• Redefine your workspace. You might not find the sleekest coworking spaces, but you’ll discover cafés or hotels (yep, you heard that right!) that make up for it.
• Keep an open mind. Things won’t always be on time or predictable, but that’s part of the magic.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to break out of the usual nomad bubble, I can’t recommend Africa enough. Yes, it comes with challenges, but it also gives you a perspective that reshapes what freedom and “home” mean to you.

So if you’re thinking of your next destination, maybe skip the obvious choice. Africa might just surprise you, like it did me.

I’ll keep you posted on my travels here (including my first destination), as I’ll be spending the next few months exploring this continent.

Safe travels!

Irene

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🧑‍💻 The Nomad Resource of the Week

If there’s one thing I’ve learned working remotely in Africa (and other parts of the world, as well), it’s this: never count on the Wi-Fi.

That’s why for many years, I’ve been relying on the Simo Solis Lite, a small, bright-orange pocket Wi-Fi that works in over 135 countries and doesn’t even need a SIM card. You just turn it on, connect, and you're instantly connected.

It also doubles as a power bank... which has already saved me more than once! And it’s so light I forget it’s in my bag.

If you’re heading somewhere where the connection is patchy or just want peace of mind while traveling, this little thing’s worth having in your kit.

Check out more travel-friendly tools in our full gear guide or browse all our recommended resources.

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We'll see you there, Freaking Nomads 👋

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