Big news from a rain-speckled day in Bali: I’m exploring a permanent move away from the UK, and I’m taking you through every decision point in real time. Not a glossy highlight reel….an honest, practical look at how a single-parent family can design a life that feels lighter, calmer, and more affordable without sacrificing growth or joy.
I break down the exact filters I’m using to judge potential home bases across Asia and beyond: cost of living that actually changes daily life, accessible childcare and community support, mental health and weather for tackling seasonal affective disorder, healthcare quality, safety, visas, and tax realities. I share why massages under ten pounds and healthy food at half the UK price aren’t luxuries for me, they’re the scaffolding that makes work, parenting, and healing sustainable. You’ll hear how I test internet reliability, traffic patterns, and school commutes, and why nature-rich, play-led learning environments matter for my daughter’s wellbeing.
There’s another twist I didn’t see coming: I’m now homeschooling and worldschooling. I explain how we got here, what’s working, and how I’m using short stints at worldschooling hubs to add social time, green space, and fresh curiosity. Expect practical takeaways if you’re considering alternatives to traditional school, from structuring days to turning travel into project-based learning.
And yes, the money math…because exploration only works if the numbers do. I’m staying in this Bali villa at zero nightly cost using the same seven strategies I’ve used to make flights and stays dramatically cheaper. I’ve bundled them into a step-by-step blueprint (https://courses.laurenriley.co.uk/minicourse) that breaks down pounds and pence so you can plan a special week away or a longer test run without the luxury price tag.
If you’re curious about relocating, hungry for warmer days and a gentler routine, or just want real numbers from someone actually on the ground, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s tempted by a move, and leave a review telling me your top non-negotiables & I’ll add them to the checklist for upcoming country deep-dives.
🤍 You’ll hear travel content, but I’m not an influencer. I’m a businesswoman first.
I’m Lauren Riley: a strategist who helps ambitious women design lives of freedom. Featured in Forbes, The Times, HELLO! and the BBC.
This podcast is for women who’ve built a life they’re proud of, but know there’s more. You’re too invested to walk away, but you’re too awake to stay where you are. You make good money, yet cost of living has you feeling squeezed, and you’re done believing you have to choose between your responsibilities and your happiness.
What you’ll hear here is travel and freedom lifestyle proof, but what you’re actually getting is entrepreneurial thinking applied to the freedom problem: multiple strategies stacked together so you can travel in a way that fits your real life, without abandoning your career, identity, or motherhood.
Start with the entry point: How I Travel For Free: The Mini Course (£97)
https://courses.laurenriley.co.uk/minicourse
Want more, come and follow my journey and get more advice on Instagram: @misslaurenriley
https://www.instagram.com/misslaurenriley
For coaching or brand enquiries email: lauren@laurenriley.co.uk
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Thank you for being part of my journey ✨
