After 11 years as a digital nomad, living in 60 countries, I'm settling in Mexico. It fits my lifestyle and business goals.

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:16

Hannah Dixon taking a selfie with the Guanajuato cityscape in her background. — Hannah Dixon applied for residency in Austria and was denied before moving to Mexico.
Courtesy of Hannah Dixon

Hannah Dixon became a virtual assistant in 2013 and has worked in 60 countries.
Dixon plans to apply for permanent residency in Mexico, after her four-year residency expires.
Being in a time zone that aligns with most of her US clients has been a game changer, Dixon says.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Dixon, a 36-year-old virtual assistant coach, recruiter, and founder of The Virtual Excellence Academy, living in Mexico. It's been edited for length and clarity.