Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico

Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico

“Nothing works by default but you can make everything work here... Finding the right people; you kind of need that to thrive [in Mexico].”
— Teemu Alanen

 

Kristin speaks with Teemu Alanen, a Finnish pilot turned poker player who moved from Europe to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat in Mexico, and what a typical day in the life of a remote poker player looks like.

Teemu also talks about the differences between Finnish culture and Mexican culture, revealing why he’s not moving back to Finland anytime soon.

Plus, Kristin highlights a few listener stories and questions about Tulum.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Why Teemu decided to quit being a pilot to pursue online poker.

  • Unique aspects of Finnish culture (communication, socializing, dating, etc.)

  • What you need to thrive as an expat in Mexico.

  • Tips for finding a trustworthy immigration lawyer in Mexico.

  • Activities and groups in Tulum.

  • The phases of moving to a new place as a digital nomad.

  • Differences in living in Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen.

  • A typical work day in the life of a remote poker player.

  • Teemu’s invite-only “family dinners”.

 

Questions Answered:

  • Why did you decide to move abroad to Mexico?

  • What was it like being in Tulum during the pandemic lockdown?

  • What makes Tulum special compared to Playa del Carmen and other cities?

  • How is Finnish culture different from other cultures?

  • What phase of life and digital nomadism are you in?

  • Will you move back to Finland or to another country in the future?

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