Reasons to remote work in Vancouver

Despite its high property costs, Vancouver’s vibrant workspaces (some from only $35 per day), fast-wifi-coffee shops, colourful art and scrumptious food scene (including some of the world’s best seafood) offer a blissful home for remote workers. Since I love – and need – movement outdoors to nourish my work, Vancouver struck a chord with me by placing beautiful nature outside my door. As well as friendly locals who were always up for a conversation and made me feel connected to the city (they are definitely one of the best reasons to remote work in Vancouver). 

That being said, here are some wonderful things to do in Vancouver.

Magical things to do in Vancouver

Nobody has ever visited Vancouver just once.

Stroll around Stanley Park

Stanley Park holds great pride for locals. It is Downtown Vancouver’s green lung – sprawling a gigantic 4.049 km² and holding approximately half a million trees. Unsurprisingly, I found this an incredible place to visit to rejuvenate my mind and body. I recommend soaking in the stunning waterfront views (where you can wave hello to yachts and snow-capped mountains). 

As well as strolling through forest trials, parking up for a picnic or exploring the world-famous Vancouver aquarium – full of sea otters, stingrays, jellyfish, penguins and more. You must also embark on a blissful stroll, cycle or run around the seawall that hugs Stanley Park. This is 10 kilometres you will always remember.

Check out the Capilano Suspension Bridge

Outdoor adventurer? The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a real-life dream. It took a courageous step to place my hands on the walkway’s handrail and traverse 755 feet across the bridge, while suspended 230 feet above the glistening Capilano river below. And it was worth it! It hit me that I was in the middle of one of the world’s most exhilarating nature travel experiences.

It’s also worth checking out the totem poles (found in pristine gardens) that signal the park’s indigenous history. I recommend circling the rainforest trees on high-slung cliff walkways, which is especially enchanting for those interested in birdlife. This green oasis is as good as it gets for a work break.

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Drift around Gastown (Downtown Vancouver)

Gastown is undoubtedly one of the best places to work remotely in Vancouver. Roaming the vibrantly lit streets for a gorgeous coffee shop to write in made me feel like an excited kid in a candy shop. There were so many delicious options to choose from. Out of all of them, I found my nest and met the tastiest cappuccino of my life at 49th Parallel Roasters — a welcome space where the coffee “Inspires Curiosity.” 

After some reading and blog writing, I decided to roam more and soak in Gastown’s beautiful blend of old and new. My walk landed me in antique bookstores, where precious editions existed high on dusty wooden shelves slung under Victorian-style ceilings. I also perused pristine cocktail bars, sushi restaurants, vintage clothing outlets and art galleries – deciding which ones to explore more fully tomorrow.

After replying to some emails back in the Shangri-La hotel (where I booked for two nights), I met a local and good friend (Ben) from my Durham University days, and we explored Gastown on foot. Popping into specialist craft beer bars, and then admiring Gastown’s iconic steam clock (one of the last remaining in the world), which Ben tells me is a big cultural landmark of the city. It was magical.

Trust me when I say: you can never get enough of Gastown.

Eat your way through the best restaurants in Vancouver

Hungry? Vancouver serves up a platter of food pleasures to nourish all cravings. Just one bite of local oysters, lobster, crab, wild pacific salmon, gigantic prawns or scallops – and you’ll realise that the world’s best seafood hits plates here. This is thanks to its position hugging the Pacific Coast and the experienced, high-quality fishermen who hold close ties to the best restaurants in Vancouver.

Rodney’s Oyster House is certainly one of them. Its two locations (in Yaletown and Gastown) let you learn about different types of oysters and the city’s seafood tradition as you tuck into different dishes. My personal favourites are the crab cakes and famous seafood pasta (pictured above). Both melt in your mouth and make you crave more!

And there’s more. I instantly became addicted to Kinkura’s succulent sashimi and nigiri rolls (fresh sushi is a hallmark of Vancouver’s food scene). I also strongly suggest booking a seat at Five Sails restaurant to devour delicious food (the butternut squash risotto is my personal favourite) — while gazing at harbour-side views of majestic mountains, Lions Gate bridge, and Stanley Park.

Venture to Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is the postcard-perfect picture to make your friends jealous – and a favourite spot for locals, travellers and digital nomads alike. Floating 97 kilometres off Vancouver’s coast, a 90-minute ferry takes you to a heart-throbbing haven of spotless beaches, glistening rainforests and outstanding wildlife. 

I was left speechless at Clayoquot Sound (on the island’s west coast). This 100km-wide inlet in the Pacific Ocean is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve, where sea lions and enormous grey whales poke their heads out of blue waters. You can explore by boat or paddle board, bask in hot springs, and roam temperate coastal rainforest and coniferous forests on foot – spotting black bears. If you need to let your mind breathe from work stress, this truly is the perfect place.

Can I work remotely from Vancouver on a visitor visa?

Yes. Depending on your nationality, you can enter Canada on a visitor visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa) and work remotely on a long workcation or as a digital nomad for up to six months – as long as you don’t work for a Canadian company. If you’re wondering ‘Can I work remotely in Canada while on vacation?’ The answer is yes – and these essential items will get your workcation started. 

Perks of being a digital nomad in Vancouver

Vancouver’s welcoming vibe, friendly locals, idyllic coffee shops, creative arty scene and natural outdoor bliss – make it a special spot for anyone to work remotely. The city has a very low crime rate, and while it pays to be vigilant wherever you go, visitors walk around with relative ease here. 

Whether you’re a first-timer thinking of dipping your toe in the remote working world or a seasoned digital nomad, it’s well worth venturing into Vancouver. Everyone is bound to find aspects of the city and culture they cherish and blend into local life with ease.

Embrace your change to explore the wonders of Vancouver through adventure and remote work!

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Why did we choose to travel and remote work in Japan?

Japan has enchanted me since the COVID lockdown in the UK. Stuck inside: I entered Japanese author Haruki Murakami’s immersive novels about a protagonist wandering Tokyo; I ordered mountains of sushi; watched Japanese short films – and then started writing about the culture for online culture sites. Despite my success (my articles were popular), I hadn’t been to Japan. So when I left my office job in London to unlock more of the world through remote work – I immediately booked Japan at the end of 2022 for September 2023. Mia, on the other hand, came into my life shortly after – and by the time Japan arrived – I couldn’t imagine going without her.

Arriving into Tokyo

We landed in Tokyo just before 7 am on 7 December 2023 after an overnight flight – and spilled out into Tokyo Haneda Airport bleary-eyed and begging for a shower.

I’d picked up shingles only days before our trip – and this painful, itchy skin rash (similar to chickenpox) had me wriggling in my seat for almost 12 hours. Mia, meanwhile, interchanged between looking at me sympathetically and sleeping. She had never travelled this distance before. We were delirious. And so arriving to a frenzy of colours, Japanese kanji signs and stoney-faced morning commuters was an overload on the senses (it took 20 minutes just to figure out how to take cash out!).

Tokyo’s Taito City was our goal — about 35 minutes north via train. So we examined the underground map like an ancient scroll – scrambling our remaining brain cells together. Just as we were about a pass out – our saviour entered. A smiley local woman approached us with a Cheshire cat grin. After asking where we were going, she then slid out a piece of paper and pen and wrote two possible routes on a piece of paper to guide us there. This set the tone for the kind hospitality the whole trip.

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How to mix adventure with working remotely in Japan

27 hours after leaving London – we collapsed into our AirBnb. After a brief lie down, we ventured outside and wondered what planet we’d landed on. Walking at night was magical: the eye-searing bright lights; colourful noren curtains (暖簾) outside restaurants; and the thick soupy air underneath sky-high buildings. We were too amazed to speak – and the heavy jetlag felt like walking with ankle weights.

The next day – we decided to explore during the daylight, and then work remotely in the evening. This meant using the time difference (being 8 hours ahead of UK time) to our advantage; adventuring in Tokyo while the UK slept without worrying about missing calls, and then tuning in during their working day (our evening time). We arrived at the sumo wrestling stadium at 8.30 am and were in awe of the quiet, spiritual atmosphere. Naturally, we then visited a dog café and raided the famous UNIQLO.

At 6 pm – our first sushi adventure began. We then slid under a Noren curtain and appeared in a tiny restaurant as the only guests. The hosts greeted us and sat us on the counter, opposite rows of sashimi so fresh they could glow in the dark. The owner’s wife was sitting in the corner cutting her toenails as a Japanese baseball ticked away on the tiny TV screen nearby. We didn’t know what to expect… But the nigiri had us moaning with every bite.

We then both logged on from our Airbnb to work remotely from Japan. Mia runs a booming textile design business (MiaSylvia) – and she had to direct and manage her team as they curated majestic textile installations at weddings and events in the UK. Me? I was searching for a full-time writing role after a year of extended travels. So we were both online at 10 pm Tokyo time (2 pm London time). Mia – on calls. Me – an interview with a future employer.

Do I need a Japan remote work VISA?

Your unique work-life decides whether you can work remotely from Japan. (But spoilers: there’s a good chance). 

• Japan’s digital nomad visa enables citizens of 50 countries to work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months. 
• Japan’s working holiday visa enables 18 to 30-year-olds from 19 countries to mix work and play in Japan for up to 12 months. This encourages remote workers to finance their adventures through workcations.

Can I work remotely in Japan on a tourist visa?

At the time – me and Mia we entered on a tourist visa in September 2023 (a maximum stay of 3 months) and worked remotely. However, that is not acceptable in 2024. There’s been a welcome boom in visa options this year as Japan wants remote workers to boost its economy.

Wandering and remote working in the Japanese countryside

Being in nature nourishes our creativity and love. So after 3 days in Tokyo, we ventured north to Nagano. Here, we nestled ourselves in a cosy ryokan (traditional inn) on a ‘nakamise’ – the street leading to Zenkoji Temple. After both sending emails from our shikibuton (futon bed), we roamed the 1400-year-old temple grounds, admiring history and saying prayers as the incense tickled our nostrils. Next: back at the ryokan, we both sunk into gendered onsens (hot baths heated with geothermal water) to exhale and reflect. 

Later that evening, as the only foreigners in a tiny local restaurant – the owners welcomed us like long-lost friends and recommended three delicious dishes. We got on so well that the chef gave me a cooking bandana as a gift while holding up her phone to reveal 3 words via Google Translate: “It suits you!”

This is an unforgettable adventure, we said to each other.

Next – Shirakawago

A bus ride through lime green, patchwork fields landed us in Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. We had both sent work messages during the ride, so it was now time to explore. This UNESCO heritage site explodes colour from sky-high green trees that peer down over 300-year-old, gasshô-zukuri thatched houses. Made from wood and straw without any nails, gasshô-zukuri are designed to protect those inside from all weather – and they translate to ‘hands in prayer’ in both language and appearance. We also noticed that traditional ways of life are still alive here. For example: locals practice yui 結 – the spirit of teamwork – to re-roof the houses when needed.

Back in our traditional inn, Mia managed challenging work calls – including one client asking ‘Do you have a free hour?’, despite it being 10 pm Japan time. It hit us that the time difference between Japan and our Western world can present obstacles for remote working, but we felt determined to go with the flow and adapt to what we had. We then slid downstairs in our yakata (traditional bath robes) and soaked up late-night miso ramen noodles. The next morning, we sunk into a steaming private hot onsen overlooking the mountains for one of the most romantic experiences of our lives. 

Remote working in Japan? Make bullet trains your workplace

There’s no bigger contrast between British and Japanese transport. UK trains and buses are notoriously late, dirty and noisy. Meanwhile, Japan’s equivalents are on time, spotless, and silent. Our journey from Shirakawa to Kyoto offered over 4 hours of productive remote working time. As our lightning-fast bullet train sliced open new countryside views by the millisecond, I extended my legs and realised this was the most comfortable transport I’d ever been on. Next: a train officer walked the length of the carriage, turned around and then bowed before exiting. There’s nowhere like Japan.

Trains and buses were perfect for remote working. In between writing paragraphs and pinging emails, we would peel our heads up to squares of green, yellow and orange-hued countryside. Tractors trotted past, and we wondered who lived in the small wooden houses. Since I do my best work in a quiet and cool environment, the silence and AirCon were welcome. Whereas a hurricane of phone calls and drunk chatter on British transport can make you pray it’s over soon, Japanese transport soothed our nervous systems – especially as we tucked into a gorgeous bento box.

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Cruising around Kyoto

Kyoto came: Japan’s cultural capital. And with that: tourists. Having arrived from the remote countryside, it shocked us that we couldn’t walk into many restaurants and had to book online. Tourists aside, we do things our own way. So we stayed in a 19th-century family home (now an AirBnb). After emails and calls, we roamed the sunset-soaked streets – admiring art and architecture shops, cosy cafes and lively izakayas (Japanese pubs). We sat by the canal, talking, smoking cigarettes, and watching cyclists and walkers flow by, some weaving into the homes in front of us. 

The next morning we stepped into a traditional textile workshop to try the 800-year-old practice of Aizome: indigo dying. The silence was powerful as a 90-year-old woman practised on an adjacent table. To recharge: we devoured washoku (a traditional Japanese breakfast made with salmon, steamed rice, miso soup and pickled vegetables) for only ¥1000 (£5.10) at a local eating hole. Mia votes this her favourite meal of the trip!

To work effectively despite the UK-Japan time difference, we spent one evening at Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto. Clearly marked desks welcomed remote workers, alongside beautiful coffee and mood lighting. Open until 10 pm. It hit us that Japan is a wonderful place to open your laptop.

5 important things to consider when remote working in Japan 

 1) It’s hot (seriously hot)

Our month in Japan was Japan’s hottest September since records began in 1898, which is 2.66°C higher than usual. It meant Tokyo especially was humid and stifling – and we had to manage our energy carefully; often popping into coffee shops and other air-conditioned spaces to rest. In July 2024 – 123 people died of heatstroke in Tokyo. If you’re considering Japan for a workcation, we recommend choosing your month(s) wisely. For example: February to early April and October to late November are cooler times to visit.

2) Vegetarian options are limited

Some bad news for vegetarians and vegans. Most Japanese menus feature meat and/or fish in every item. As two pescatarians, we found it difficult to find meat-free options in some izakayas and other restaurants that weren’t exclusively sushi bars. A lot of menus won’t include a vegetarian option or any labelling, and the staff look at you rather bemused when you ask. Top tip: research deeply in advance and circle your spots.

3) Recycling and sustainability is neglected

It hit us that we didn’t notice a recycling bin in Japan – and many foods in supermarkets were wrapped in single-use plastics. Japan has the world’s second-highest plastic waste emissions per person (with only 22% of collected plastic recycled). The Climate Action Tracker also deemed Japan’s sustainability efforts ‘insufficient’. So for the environmentally conscious like me and Mia: this was a tough scene to watch.

4) Earthquakes are a real threat

Sat on the seismic meeting points of four tectonic plates, Japan and its surrounding area account for 18% of the world’s earthquakes; with tsunamis and typhoons also possible. It’s why Japan’s locals mark Disaster Prevention Day every 1 September with training in schools.

Those intending to travel to coastal Fukui, Ishikawa, and/or Niigata need to be especially aware. And know that a megaquake is predicted in the Nankai Trough in the next 30 years.

5) The jetlag is a monster

‘Are you awake?’. It was the fourth time we’d asked each other. Eyes glued to the ceiling at 4 am, this jetlag had been more disruptive than we predicted  – and it follows you like an ominous dark cloud when you get home

We would do it again, but travellers/remote workers should factor this into their schedules. Now, back to our story.

Staying in a 16th-century family home in Fujisan

I love clean air. The kind of air that makes you exhale ‘aaahhhhh’ and smile from the heart up. Saying this: our 24 hours in Fujiyoshida presented the cleanest air we’ve both drunk. Set in the steamy shadows of Mount Fuji, we roamed the countryside, kissed in front of waterfalls, walked in forests and ate delicious local cuisine. Our accommodation was a 16th-century family home where pilgrims used to stay before climbing Mount Fuji. We felt the history with every barefoot step inside here. We wish we’d booked her for longer. But Tokyo was calling. 

A final remote work burst in Tokyo

Arriving back in Tokyo after countryside adventures is abrasive but exhilarating. Ebisu – near Shibuya scramble – was our AirBnb home. During our final 4 days in Tokyo – I wrote in our air-conditioned AirBnb to meet a deadline, while Mia continued to manage her relentless email inbox and client calls.

By day we roamed the flashing streets, hunting for vintage records and Vivienne Westwood clothing (Mia’s favourites). We were struck by the glitz and glamour of some of Tokyo’s shopping streets, as well as the cosy, art and indie-store hideouts that magnetised us. When you walk around Tokyo – remember to look up. Layers of lights radiate from buildings high in the sky. You can find a barber shop on the 2nd floor, a dim-light cocktail bar on the 10th. We even ventured up to a food hall high in the Shibuya skyline to soak in the views. Tucked into the colour, coffee shops also stayed open late – housing lightbulbs of laptop-workers until 11 pm. They say New York is the city that never sleeps, but Tokyo gave me the feeling that anything can happen both in the city and within me.

To celebrate our remote work successes, we attended a cooking class at a charismatic woman’s home, Yuka. She was a bundle of energy and couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. We made sushi and ate it all up. And Yuka and Mia particularly hit it off talking about textile art.

Flying back to Heathrow after a spellbinding workcation

Flying back to Heathrow Airport was an emotional experience. Reflecting on the magic wonders and unique cultural traditions we’d immersed ourselves in meant we couldn’t stop smiling (and sleeping) and the whole journey back. 

Onto the next one.

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9 to 5 in an office feels misaligned. In 2022, working full-time as a ‘travel copywriter’ from a global travel company’s London office was like trying to cook a 3-course dinner in the dark. Writing travel blogs (without travel) champions unfelt information over lived experience.

The dishonesty was grating. The lack of movement was stifling my creativity. Fixed work hours ran my frustration up the wall.

My workcation escaped the daily grind and opened the doors to a new work identity

My senses had been starved in London. Same commute. Same job. Same desk. Same colleagues. I felt myself wilting as a creative and asked myself: ‘Do I need to be here?’

With the rise of remote working since the pandemic, murmurs of footloose creatives pinging emails on sunloungers gave me tingles of excitement. So I packed up my laptop and left the office. I wanted to prove to myself and others that I could go anywhere and mix roaming outdoors with writing time in creative workspaces; and that my writing would be beautiful because I was nourishing my body and mind with movement in nature. 

I chose Cape Town for a month-long workcation that would be spilling with sea, sunshine and serene working conditions.

Workcation definition:

A workcation means working in a different destination to normal. This particularly suits remote workers who don’t need to be confined to one place. As my adventures will show you, my workcation gave ‘work from home’ a dynamic new meaning – as I pitched up in Cape Town and soon believed I’d lived here for years.

My workcation helped me take charge of my work by being the author of my own schedule. Mixing focused work sessions with adventure outdoors and cultural curiosity.

Can I take a workcation?

Many people don’t realise they can take a workcation, meaning they get stuck in a mundane cycle. It depends on your work life – and how much variety and adventure it allows. If any of these personas sound like you – it’s time to pack.

• You are a remote freelancer. You are not employed by a company and do not have to request a holiday. 
• You are fully employed but your company allows fully remote work. 
• You are a ‘hybrid’ remote worker. Your company requires you to be in the office sometimes. (This invites you to negotiate workcation deals  and packages with your boss).

Opening the doors to a wonderful, aligned work life starts with you. Back in 2023, any workcation ideas would have been shut down by my company. So I decided to be my own boss – and my happiness and productivity has skyrocketed since.

What makes a good workcation destination?

It’s important you find somewhere you feel comfortable when picking workcation locations. Safety, fast Wi-Fi, varied workspace options, comfortable and affordable accommodation are all essentials. You will also want somewhere that makes you smile. Imagine watching local life float by from sand-sprinkled seaside cafes. Running 5km by Cape Town’s waterfront between meetings. Or waltzing into a Viennese concert after a productive day. Does this sound like you?

What are the most popular cities for a workcation?

Embedding yourself in an enchanting city makes you the protagonist in your own film. Popular spots include Lisbon; Istanbul; and Spain’s Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. Plus Paris, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bangkok (Thailand), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Vancouver and Toronto (Canada), Florence, Bologna and Milan (Italy). Seattle, Sonoma and Washington (USA). Honolulu (Hawaii) and Mauritius.

How long do workcations typically last?

The choice is yours. Workcations can range for 2-day break in Edinburgh (I can recommend) to a 3-month stay in Thailand (a popular workcation trend). If you intend to hop between workcation destinations over an extended period of time (over 3 months) – you are a digital nomad.

Why did I choose Cape Town for my workcation?

I wanted freedom. And a cocktail of soaring sun, free-spirited African music and splashing waves was the taste. Sandwiched between mountains and sea, Cape Town proved a stunning landscape to explore in between emails and writing blog posts.

I also felt an authentic calling to South Africa because my great aunt Betty was from Hermanus – 75 miles down the coast. I wanted to come home.

Starting my workcation in Cape Town

A local called Caitlin — who I met at a dinner party 3 months’ before — told me February is the best time to visit. So I landed in Cape Town on 31st January 2023.

Is Cape Town safe?

It was always the same look. Somewhere between bemusement and horror when I tell people I’m going to Cape Town. Why? Despite the friendly name, ‘The Mother City’ is dangerous. And the amount of ‘stay safe’ texts that punched through my WhatsApp before my flight piled up as high as Table Mountain herself. 

But I felt calm. Caitlin, plus another local whom I’d connected with through a friend (Justin), advised me on no-go areas. Like volatile townships even the police don’t visit. And safety essentials like always taking an Uber after sunset and never hiking alone. As well as one line responses to people who ask you for things on the street.

I came home from the month without a scratch.

What is load shedding in Cape Town?

All of South Africa has scheduled blackouts. Meaning you’ll quickly get used to living with no electricity for hours at a time. 

I knew about this before my workcation began. During my month, I managed to plan my work sessions around the power cuts (thanks to the Eskom app’s notifications, which give you the precise outage times). And LED lamps in hostels and Airbnbs came in handy.

But it certainly takes getting used to. I jumped awake at 4am during my first night in Cape Town. The lights were on full power, but they were off when I went to bed. Lesson learned: check your light switches before you sleep 

Loadshedding can disrupt unprepared remote workers. I recommend charging your devices in good time before the cuts, taking a portable charger with you, and hot-spotting mobile data to your laptop. Top tip: an easy way to expose yourself as a traveller is to ask for the Wi-Fi password during load shedding! Fortunately, my workspace (AfricaWorks) has a generator. So I’m not affected by Cape Town’s load shedding when I spend a day writing here. Controversially: I like load shedding. We spend too much time online; and it helped me structure my work sessions with outdoor adventures in between.

Where did I stay during my Cape Town workcation?

Accommodation can make-or-break your workcation. Interestingly, I was initially tempted by the popular Neighbourgood: a combined co-working and co-living space that welcomes you into a community of workcation-lovers, remote workers and digital nomads.

But I wanted to create my unique workcation definition. And thanks to Cape Town’s AirBnb accommodation being both gorgeous and affordable, I spent my first three nights in a quiet, leafy garden cottage up from Hout Bay harbour. My host, Debbie, blessed me with local knowledge as she watered her plants and her two huskies joined my yoga session.

Here: I worked from a beautiful wooden desk under the blissful shade of plants (and ultra-fast Wi-Fi).

It hit me. I’d swapped morning ambulance sirens and squashed trains for the sounds of birds chirping and squirrels scampering on my roof. Blissful. Now: how about a surf?

My workcation went to Muizenberg: ‘Surfer’s Paradise’

A 20-minute Uber from Hout Bay landed me here at ‘Surfer’s Paradise’ – where the nourishing, sea perfumes make my eyes well instantly. Dotted on Cape Town’s south coast, Muizenberg is known for its multicoloured houses that pepper a spotless, white beach. I touched down here for the most breathtaking waves – consistent purls of paradise that take you all the way to shore.

In between surf and evening wine with new friends, I park up at the quirky Harvest Café and The Commons (attached to my hotel: African Soul Surfer) to answer emails. I could get used to this.

Reflections on my workcation in Cape Town

The rest of my workcation was spent shaking my head in disbelief during jaw-dropping coastal drives. Gazing across Cape Town’s CBD (Central Business District) from my workspace’s outdoor patio. Hiking up Lion’s Head and Table Mountain with Caitlin and Justin. Listening to life-affirming live African music. Picking out vintage clothes and books in Kalk Bay. Strolling through vineyards and wine tasting with locals. And writing under the gaze of Table Mountain from a gorgeous AirBnb in Higgovale, Gardens District.

Question is: where next?

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