May 2015 - BlindLyleFilms.com

Welcome to my blog about travel, living around the world, eating, and finding your particular path at any age.

My husband, Adam, and I have decided to start “living” around the world. It’s a lot less “traveling” and a lot more staying in one place one country at a time. We did not sell everything we own and filled our backpacks and start living off of a savings account. Instead, we kept most of everything we own, made some adjustments in our lives, and created work for ourselves that we can do while we travel and live in almost any location with a good internet connection.

What I mean by “living” around the world, is that we stay in one location for at least 2 months and sometimes up to 6 months (depending on our visa allowances and our enjoyment level). We become immersed in the community and culture and learn to really ‘live‘ in these places. We call this “slow travel“.

Those of you who know us, know that we LOVE to travel and have trouble staying still in one place for too long. We’ve done a number of adjustments in our lives to create this new lifestyle that we hope combines our passions, talents, and love for life and travel all in one.

In a nutshell, Adam and I are planning on traveling and being away from our home in North Carolina for at least two years – but most likely more – depending on where the work and good times are. Our plans are flexible and we continue to keep all opportunities (and job offers) under close consideration this entire time. This means we’re both available for work just about anywhere in the world – so don’t hesitate to ask us! We will also continue to be doing as much work as we can from the road.

TO BE CONTINUED…

Peaceful Mountain Retreat, Fairview, North Carolina – just outside of Asheville.

It felt like sixteen years of repairs and maintenance done in about 3 months. That’s what we had to do before getting our log home in the mountains of western North Carolina ready to become a vacation rental. It is now in such a wonderful state, that it was difficult to consider leaving for so long. At least others will be able to enjoy it for the time we are away – and hopefully the income from the rental will help pay to take care of the house as well as help us along our way on this around-the-world living journey.

The house is now available to rent from property management company, Carolina Mornings. I am not kidding when I say it comes with EVERYTHING except food.

Wood stove room with plenty of space.

Our home, located at the end of the road on 25 wooded acres, is equipped with all the essentials, including all bed, bath, and kitchen needs, wifi and cable with flat screen TV, 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hot tub, outdoor shower, and all the peace and quiet you could ever ask for.

Book it now while it’s still available.