Packing smart can make your travels smoother, less stressful, and far more enjoyable. Whether you’re heading away for a weekend break, embarking on a cross-country road trip, or travelling internationally, being organised before you leave can save time, money, and frustration. Start by making a checklist to keep track of all your essentials. Having a […]
Were We “Running Away”? (And Did We Find What We Were Looking for in Bulgaria?) Whenever you tell people you are packing up your entire life, pulling your kids out of school, and moving to a country where you don’t speak the language, you get a lot of reactions. Some people are inspired. Others think
Fresh Start Sticks Blog #3 When you decide to pack up your life and move your family abroad, the world is technically your oyster. You could choose the beaches of Spain, the countryside of France, or the familiar expat tracks of Portugal. When we told people our dart landed on Bulgaria, the reaction was almost
Fresh Start Sticks Blog#5 If you’ve been swept up in the romance of our journey so far—the dream of a slower pace, the financial freedom, and the raw beauty of restoring an old stone property—it’s time for a reality check. Finding that perfect place isn’t a walk in the park. In fact, hunting for a
Fresh Start Sticks The paperwork is signed, the legal checks are clear, and the nerve-wracking house hunt is officially behind us. It still doesn’t feel completely real, but we are holding the physical, heavy iron keys in our hands. We have officially moved into our very first Bulgarian home! After leaving the fast-paced UK grind,
