2017

Switch to leave

After Brexit, I had felt a betrayal of what we knew to be good and right. People like Johnson, Gove and Farage had made this country toxic, and I didn’t like the future.

One day, as I was remonstrating about this with a friend who had voted in favour of leaving, I came to the conclusion that I could keep complaining or I could do something about it.

He had said ” If you don’t like the direction this country is moving in you can always leave”

He was right, of course; I had assumed that my life and future had to remain here in the UK, but did it?

At work, I began wrapping up my business, finding buyers, and securing the future of my loyal employees. I knew this would take time, and I understood that I couldn’t rush anything, or it might lead to problems.

Return of the adventurer

This year, as I dive deeper into Asia, I feel like I’ve discovered a hidden treasure that I want to keep to myself. Thanks to my experiences from last year and my desire to explore a new world and lifestyle beyond what we consider the norm, I realise that the possibilities are truly endless.

I have the freedom to live in any country; I can work remotely, volunteer in exchange for food and lodging, take on freelance work, or work at a fixed location for as long as I desire.

I decided to start by revisiting each country, but this time in different places—two return visits to Asia and one trip to Europe with a friend. I wanted to contrast these two continents and see if travelling alone remains the best option for me.

One of many meals saying goodbye to staff and friends who have been with me for many years.