Anu Vijayamohan
I’m always looking for the next adventure, and Remote Year offered the chance to do this with fellow like-minded adventurers – how could I pass up such an opportunity?
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON FOR THE YEAR?
My tan, among a few other personal development goals.
HOW DID YOU FIND YOURSELF A REMOTE ROLE?
As I moved up the ranks in my role, my duties took on more and more remote characteristics – to the point where I could be fully remote without too much of a change.
Just book the ticket! Stop making excuses and do it right now. What’s really stopping you?
WHO DO YOU HOPE TO BE BY THE END OF REMOTE YEAR?
A better version of myself, one who is more open and adventurous, and maybe a little less stressed about the small stuff.
WHAT DOES YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
I joined Remote Year in effort to never have a typical day again, but each day probably still includes petting a dog and eating some street food.
Much to his chagrin, since now he can barely keep track of me, it definetely comes from my father. Before I could even talk, I had a passport and was on the road as often as possible – I guess I grew up with it.
HOW DO YOU THINK TRAVELING WILL AFFECT YOUR CURRENT WORK?
My work in consulting has always been synonymous with travel – I learned long ago how to get work done anywhere, from military bases to dodgy temporary offices with no coffee to trains and planes. Now I get to work while travelling on my own terms, which is a welcome change.
Napping anywhere and planning awesome side trips (if I do say so myself)!
WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED/TRAVELED TO PREVIOUSLY?
I moved to London from East Coast USA in 2008 – I was searching for the European life, and found myself along the way. Overall, I have travelled to over 50 countries on 5 continents, but there’s still a lot left to go!
3 THINGS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ON THE ROAD?
My passport, my wits and my strong stomach – the rest you can pick up along the way.
London will forever be home in my heart, but the frenetic cities of NYC, Bangkok and CDMX rank pretty high; India always welcomes me as if I belong there.
WHERE ARE YOU IN 30 YEARS?
I try not to think too far in advance, it gives me worry lines.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A DIGITAL NOMAD?
Timezone maths.
The freedom of no one noticing that you’re laying on the beach while you’re in that conference call.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE/WORDS TO LIVE BY?
Life is short – stop overthinking, get on the airplane and eat all the things!