Woohoo go Anna! My husband and I have done exactly that 6 months ago: sold our house, quit our jobs, took our toddlers out of nursery we couldn't afford, and left the UK to travel around SE Asia and Australia. It has been awesome, the kids are loving it though it's also been hard in some ways. But I've definitely escaped the feeling of being trapped in four walls and endless laundry!
And our 3 year old has climbed 7 mountains!!! 😄
Good luck, I hope everything will fall into place for you as you are getting ready to leave. In case you need any help to get things organised, please feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to share our experiences with other families 😊 and as always looking forward to your next post!
Oh Daria, NO WAY Mumma - this is so cool!!! Thank you for the offer of wisdom and support. I'm sure we'll call on you soon - SE Asia is high up on the list as a first stop too. It's so strange that it seems like an unusual thing to do but then you realise there are a lot of people doing it. ust like you! Maybe catch you some place, sometime up a mountain too eh?
Anna, I just treated myself to a paid subscription so I don't miss a SECOND of your upcoming adventures with your family. Your voice and stories have carried me through tough times with all your shenanigans and oopsies and unexpected discoveries. YOU INSPIRE ME. (And I'm 62!) Blessings on this next exciting chapter!
Awww thanks so much Ellen. That means the world! Oh how there are many Ooopsies and I am so glad they carry you through the dark days. Bring on this next chapter INDEED and so glad you get to be there for the ride with me. Much love 💙
Life is for living and although this is a massive decision, it's exciting and life affirming, go for it and look forward to hearing about your adventures 😊
What an exciting time for you all! I look forward to reading about your adventures and having read both you and Jamie for such a long time it makes the most amount of sense
Yeehah! Can't wait to follow your adventures. I know exactly how you feel about being in new places, and how it wakes you up, moves you to write. I am definitely best when on the move, exploring, writing. Good luck, and I hope to catch a glimpse of you before you go xxx
This is awesome. We are thinking about doing exactly this but haven’t been brave enough to take the step yet with our 5 and 3 year old. Can’t wait to hear how it all unfolds and maybe this will give us the push we need. Happy house selling x
I feel like just reading this blog was a journey! I have followed you for so long and read all your books, when I read this I felt like I was already going to miss a friend! I can't wait to read how this goes and be part of the ride!
I feel so excited for you and your family, and having a little one now ourselves, I question so often if 'the good life' is actually the good life for them and I am constantly looking for more ways we can slow down, connect with him and spend more time with him!
The littles change everything hey?! Time and life itself has a whole different meaning. Thanks for the lovely words, it's so lovely to have you here when you've followed for such a long time. I feel like I've lived ten lives already - here's to the next one!
Says a Loon to a Loon - and THANK YOU kind Mike. 💙 There will deffo be path crossing, it's only a matter of time. Let's have that FACES call in the meantime though. Email incoming...!
Omg Anna, this is amazing! This sort of thing is in the back of my mind the whole time (I don’t have kids, but a job and community I love) but always an itch to live and be a little nomadic. So inspired and in awe and excited for you all.
Oh em to the gee whizz Jody. It's such a fine balance between not getting caught up into thinking the grass is greener but also following where your heart wants to be. Thanks for the good vibes - Let's DO THIS. (And cry and laugh and cry and laugh about it, on repeat).
I am so excited for you and your family! This is something that I always dreamed of, but did get stuck in the "traditional" way of life. Must be the Italian in me. LOL. I love how you have thought things through and not committed to anything other than going for it. I look forward to hearing of your adventures! Good on you and Jamie! <3
Awww thanks Silvana! I am learning that jumping in is GREAT, jumping in and expecting things to work out a certain way is less great... so here's to leaving it open. The Italian in you - must be very wise! Cheers for all the good vibes ✨ 💙
Woohoo go Anna! My husband and I have done exactly that 6 months ago: sold our house, quit our jobs, took our toddlers out of nursery we couldn't afford, and left the UK to travel around SE Asia and Australia. It has been awesome, the kids are loving it though it's also been hard in some ways. But I've definitely escaped the feeling of being trapped in four walls and endless laundry!
And our 3 year old has climbed 7 mountains!!! 😄
Good luck, I hope everything will fall into place for you as you are getting ready to leave. In case you need any help to get things organised, please feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to share our experiences with other families 😊 and as always looking forward to your next post!
Oh Daria, NO WAY Mumma - this is so cool!!! Thank you for the offer of wisdom and support. I'm sure we'll call on you soon - SE Asia is high up on the list as a first stop too. It's so strange that it seems like an unusual thing to do but then you realise there are a lot of people doing it. ust like you! Maybe catch you some place, sometime up a mountain too eh?
We were amazed how many people were going nomad with small kids, we thought we were doing something unusual and unique but no! 🤣
Anna, I just treated myself to a paid subscription so I don't miss a SECOND of your upcoming adventures with your family. Your voice and stories have carried me through tough times with all your shenanigans and oopsies and unexpected discoveries. YOU INSPIRE ME. (And I'm 62!) Blessings on this next exciting chapter!
Awww thanks so much Ellen. That means the world! Oh how there are many Ooopsies and I am so glad they carry you through the dark days. Bring on this next chapter INDEED and so glad you get to be there for the ride with me. Much love 💙
Life is for living and although this is a massive decision, it's exciting and life affirming, go for it and look forward to hearing about your adventures 😊
Thank youuu! 💙
What an exciting time for you all! I look forward to reading about your adventures and having read both you and Jamie for such a long time it makes the most amount of sense
Ah thanks Michelle! Knowing us this is actually... quite sensible, really? 🤗 SO looking forwards to having you along for the ride 💙
Yeehah! Can't wait to follow your adventures. I know exactly how you feel about being in new places, and how it wakes you up, moves you to write. I am definitely best when on the move, exploring, writing. Good luck, and I hope to catch a glimpse of you before you go xxx
This is awesome. We are thinking about doing exactly this but haven’t been brave enough to take the step yet with our 5 and 3 year old. Can’t wait to hear how it all unfolds and maybe this will give us the push we need. Happy house selling x
Ooooh Hattie, that's cool. Okay, here to be your guinea pig. (why is there no guinea pig emoji??) Bring on all the mistakes and joyful chaos! xx
This is incredible!
I feel like just reading this blog was a journey! I have followed you for so long and read all your books, when I read this I felt like I was already going to miss a friend! I can't wait to read how this goes and be part of the ride!
I feel so excited for you and your family, and having a little one now ourselves, I question so often if 'the good life' is actually the good life for them and I am constantly looking for more ways we can slow down, connect with him and spend more time with him!
The littles change everything hey?! Time and life itself has a whole different meaning. Thanks for the lovely words, it's so lovely to have you here when you've followed for such a long time. I feel like I've lived ten lives already - here's to the next one!
YOU ARE THE BEST KIND OF LOON. I love this so much, I've been waiting for the official announcement, and it didn't disappoint.
And I'm hoping there is now a little more of a chance that I can cross paths with you and tell you what a loon you are to your face. Hooray!
Says a Loon to a Loon - and THANK YOU kind Mike. 💙 There will deffo be path crossing, it's only a matter of time. Let's have that FACES call in the meantime though. Email incoming...!
Omg Anna, this is amazing! This sort of thing is in the back of my mind the whole time (I don’t have kids, but a job and community I love) but always an itch to live and be a little nomadic. So inspired and in awe and excited for you all.
Oh em to the gee whizz Jody. It's such a fine balance between not getting caught up into thinking the grass is greener but also following where your heart wants to be. Thanks for the good vibes - Let's DO THIS. (And cry and laugh and cry and laugh about it, on repeat).
LOVE this, Anna! So excited for you all. And more than a little envious. ❤️❤️
Ah thanks George. Brace, brace brace! Chaos... imminent. And I promise to share all of the non-glamourous stuff too to keep the envy in check. 💙
I am so excited for you and your family! This is something that I always dreamed of, but did get stuck in the "traditional" way of life. Must be the Italian in me. LOL. I love how you have thought things through and not committed to anything other than going for it. I look forward to hearing of your adventures! Good on you and Jamie! <3
Awww thanks Silvana! I am learning that jumping in is GREAT, jumping in and expecting things to work out a certain way is less great... so here's to leaving it open. The Italian in you - must be very wise! Cheers for all the good vibes ✨ 💙
Love it and can’t wait to follow your adventure x
Amazing news. Can’t wait to read about it all. Good luck!
Ps ‘crikey on a crumpet’ cracked me up 😂 Love your writing, always so full of warmth and humour x