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We sold everything we owned & set off on a lifetime adventure traveling Asia and worldschooling our 10 year old son
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We visited Vietnam, and even though there are lots of things I didn’t love, I’m really glad we came to Hoi An. The Old T...
29/12/2025

We visited Vietnam, and even though there are lots of things I didn’t love, I’m really glad we came to Hoi An. The Old Town is UNESCO-listed and absolutely stunning.

It’s the most beautiful old town I’ve seen in a while — in Southeast Asia, you don’t usually get old towns like in Europe, but this one is different. Small streets, colorful buildings, beautiful cafés, and the lanterns at night — just breathtaking. Yes, it’s full of tourists, but for good reason.

Hoi An is also surprisingly vegan-friendly. We found one restaurant in the Old Town called V-Vegan, which is delicious. It’s a bit pricey by Vietnamese standards, but still very cheap compared to back home.

Here are some shots from Hoi An Old Town, the lanterns, and V-Vegan.

22/12/2025

Bangkok. Oh, Bangkok.
Charming, chaotic, crazy… but somehow stunning at the same time.

The Christmas lights just made it extra special, and Bangkok at night is an amazing visual.
We loved it.

This is Bangkok at night.

12/12/2025

Our last days in Phuket and honestly… we’ve been spoiled.
Beach time, island hopping, sunshine therapy — the whole lot. It’s been peaceful, beautiful, and exactly what we needed.

Now we’re trading all that calm for the absolute circus that is Bangkok — from turquoise water straight into a concrete jungle with zero chill.

Phuket, you’ve been magic.
Bangkok… behave yourself, because here we come

Phuket or Russia? We’re not even sure anymore 🇷🇺😂We definitely booked flights to Thailand…But the last 9 days have felt ...
09/12/2025

Phuket or Russia? We’re not even sure anymore 🇷🇺😂

We definitely booked flights to Thailand…
But the last 9 days have felt like we accidentally moved to Russia — just with better beaches and coconuts.

The beach has been stunning, the water crystal clear, the sunsets unreal…
But the vibe?
Let’s just say the Russian community is out here in FULL force.
It honestly feels like Russia has relocated to Phuket for the winter 😂

Roberta’s loving it — being half Russian and half Lithuanian, it feels like a homecoming with palm trees.
And I’ve adopted the humour, the food, the stories — the whole cultural vibe at this point.
Even TJ’s starting to pick up phrases we definitely didn’t teach him 😂

At this point, we’re convinced we don’t even need to visit Russia anymore…
Russia has quite literally followed us.

Next stop: Bangkok.
Let’s see what adventures the three of us find there.

26/11/2025

If you told me I’d be okay with zero long-term plans, I’d have laughed. Yet here we are.

We’ve been two months in Thailand now, and we’ve got a bit over two weeks to go before we say goodbye to this beautiful land.

We’ve been up north in the mountains and now down here in Krabi — two different worlds, very different vibration. But this place, I think, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited so far in our travels.

We spend so much amazing quality time as a family, and I really believe this is how life should be.

These are the pictures from Hong Island.
We visited four places, and we snorkelled for the first time as a family, and we absolutely loved it. Looking forward to more snorkeling adventures for sure.

And I still cannot believe that I let go… and that I’m completely okay without knowing what’s gonna happen in the future. No long-term plan, just trusting that everything will unfold the way it has to.

This journey has been truly amazing.

Nimman, must visit area in Chiang Mai (in my opinion anyway 🤣) In Chiang Mai, we stayed in an area called Nimman (short ...
04/11/2025

Nimman, must visit area in Chiang Mai (in my opinion anyway 🤣)

In Chiang Mai, we stayed in an area called Nimman (short for Nimmanhaemin) — and honestly, it’s the digital nomad hotspot for a reason. 💻🌿

It’s right next to Maya Shopping Centre, which has everything from big-name stores to rooftop views, but what we really loved was the vibe of the streets around it.

Every corner has something different —
✨ artsy boutiques selling handmade jewellery and local clothes
✨ quirky second-hand stores full of treasures
✨ creative shops and galleries that make the area feel alive

There’s even a craft market open every day, packed with handmade goodies, art, and unique little finds — plus a street food court that comes alive at night with so many delicious options and good energy. 🍜🎶

And if you’re into plant-based living, check out Free Bird Café — a vegan spot with incredible food, beautiful people, and a mission that gives back to the community. 🕊️

Nimman has this cool creative buzz — like everyone’s building, designing, or dreaming up their next big thing. It’s modern, yet still peaceful.

Definitely one of our favourite areas in all of Thailand.
Beautiful place, beautiful people, amazing energy — what more do you need? 🌿

We absolutely loved our time up north in Chiang Mai 💛 Thailand 🇹🇭 It’s honestly such a special place — clean (which is s...
04/11/2025

We absolutely loved our time up north in Chiang Mai 💛 Thailand 🇹🇭

It’s honestly such a special place — clean (which is saying something for Thailand 😅), full of calm energy, and surrounded by hundreds of stunning temples.
I was told there are around 800 temples, and some of them are just breathtaking. The details, the gold, the stillness… it’s unreal.

There are also loads of beautiful little villages tucked away in the mountains, each one with its own charm. The food and fruit? Next level. 🥭 And the rent is total bargain compared to other spots in Thailand.

Chiang Mai’s known as the vegan capital of Thailand, and it really shows — almost every restaurant has vegan or veggie options. Makes life so much easier!

I love seeing the monks around the temples — they give the whole place this peaceful, humble energy. The vibe’s so chill, and the people couldn’t be friendlier.

All in all, it’s one of those places that just feels good for the soul.
Beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful food, and high energy.
We’d totally live here. 🌿✨

I’ve shared so much of my life here already, and I truly hope that in some way, it’s helped someone out there — maybe to...
03/11/2025

I’ve shared so much of my life here already, and I truly hope that in some way, it’s helped someone out there — maybe to inspire them, maybe to give them the courage to make a change they’ve been afraid to make.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that so much more is possible when you truly believe in yourself and decide to take action. You have so much strength and power inside you to create the change you want to see.

I hope you’re enjoying watching our journey — and remember, if you ever need help or if you’re curious about how you can start creating an income online, I’m always open to share and answer your questions. My inbox is always open ☺️🫶🙌

The power of belief… and how miracles really do work.At 28 years old, I injured my body in a very bad way. I had a pr***...
02/11/2025

The power of belief… and how miracles really do work.

At 28 years old, I injured my body in a very bad way. I had a pr*****ed disc in my neck between C5 and C6, and the pain was unbearable. I could barely move, and yet I had to keep working — I had two mortgages to pay.

I tried everything I could think of… holistic treatments, chiropractors, anything that promised relief. But nothing helped. For two long years, I lived in constant agony. My upper body would spasm so violently that I couldn’t move, and the pain was so intense I could have passed out.

Eventually, doctors told me I had no choice but to undergo surgery — to fuse the vertebrae together with titanium. But there was one problem…
They warned me there was an 86% chance that I could end up completely paralyzed from the neck down.

And yet… I wasn’t scared.
Something inside me just knew I would be fine. I had this calm, unshakable belief that it was all going to work out.

So, they cut open the front of my neck, moved aside my gullet and windpipe, and performed the surgery. It still amazes me how the human body can go through something so extreme… and survive.

And here I am — not only walking, but thriving.

Sometimes we think faith means ignoring fear — but I’ve learned faith is feeling the fear and trusting anyway.

Because when you truly believe — miracles happen.

How wonderful life works…When I was 26 and in my final year of studying Interior Design and Arts, life threw me a lesson...
01/11/2025

How wonderful life works…

When I was 26 and in my final year of studying Interior Design and Arts, life threw me a lesson I’ll never forget. I was working, studying, and doing everything on my own. My parents couldn’t help financially, and I was juggling too much — until I just couldn’t anymore.

At that time, I was in love with a guy who lived in London. I truly believed we’d be together forever. When I asked him if he could support me financially through my last year, he said yes. So, I quit my job and put everything into finishing my degree.

A few weeks later, he told me to check my email. My internet was down, so I ran to a friend’s house to open it. That’s when I read the words that broke my heart — it was an email ending our relationship.

In one moment, everything collapsed. No job. No relationship. No plan. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t study, and stopped going to college altogether. I cried every night, hoping I’d wake up and it wouldn’t be real.

Eventually, I went to a doctor. I was given antidepressants and sleeping pills just to get through the days. I felt completely lost — until, out of nowhere, a man I met online offered to help me financially so I could finish my studies. Without even knowing me in person, he supported me until I graduated.

That small act of kindness changed everything. I slowly healed, stopped taking medication, and found strength again.

It took a year to recover, but I learned one of life’s greatest lessons: even when everything falls apart, something good is already on its way.

Never lose hope. Be open to receive. Miracles do happen.

31/10/2025

Grateful this business gives us, as a family, the power of choice.

Where we live, how we spend our days, and who we spend them with — we choose.
Right now, we’re exploring Thailand 🇹🇭 — working online, making memories, and living life on our own terms.

That’s real freedom. 🌏❤️

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