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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I ditched the UK for sunny Bali with my kids – we were burnt out zombies so packed all our stuff and never looked back
Plus find out how easy it is to move abroad SANDS NICE I ditched the UK for sunny Bali with my kids – we were burnt out zombies so packed all our stuff and never looked back Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BURNT out mum has revealed how she ditched the 9-5 grind in grey Britain and moved her whole family to Bali with just a few suitcases and no regrets. Laura Richardson now lives on the tropical island with her partner and her three young kids. 2 Laura Richardson had enough of the UK so moved to Bali with her kids Credit: tiktok/therichardsons04 2 The mum-of-three is now happier than ever Credit: Instagram/therichardsons04 She explained how the couple were 'trapped in the system', feeling like 'zombies' who never saw their children and when they did, they were too stressed to be present. 'Every day felt like Groundhog Day,' she said in a Tiktok video. 'I had a breakdown. I remember thinking, 'Is this really it? Is this my life forever?'' So, they did the unthinkable and sold almost everything, packed their life into a few bags and boarded a plane to start again. They had no savings, no backup plan, and no idea what would come next. But over a year later, she says it was 'the best decision we ever made.' She knew it was a "massive risk" to walk away from everything they had worked hard for 20 years. But a year down the line, she says it was the best decision she ever made. The family's first attempt to escape came in 2022 when they took a one-month trip to Thailand with their newborn, two-year-old and three-year-old. It was magical, but tough. Travelling with three little ones wasn't easy and they realised the nomadic life wasn't for them. I ditched my waitress job in London and moved to paradise island where rent is £200 and dates with men involve beach They returned to the UK in January 2023 but their hearts stayed abroad. She explained that despite trying to "go back to normal" they felt like they were "drowning" and fantasised about a new life. But taking the leap with three kids and no financial or logistic plan was the biggest hurdle. Eventually, after months of stress, home renovations, and running a business while raising three toddlers, they discovered a new way of life and a path out. They listed their house on Airbnb to fund the move, despite having no savings. They even put their relocation program, Boundless Life, on a credit card just to get going. And in a final twist, to secure residency, the couple had to legally marry, so they had a last-minute shotgun wedding before they left. Now based in Bali, the mum says they're finally living the life they once thought was out of reach. She's now urging other families to follow their gut if they feel stuck in the same cycle. But despite the wave of support, the mum says her viral post was flooded with cruel comments about her appearance. 'I've got a thick skin, but still I would never write something like that on someone's post. My message wasn't about me, it was about showing people another way of living.' But fans of her story were quick to rally round. One commenter wrote: 'You're living your best life. If I had my time again I'd do the same. "I love Bali, I've been 20 times! When my teens move out I'm planning to rent my home and follow in your footsteps.' Another said: 'It's a brave move leaving behind everything you know. It takes a lot of strength and courage. I'm so glad you're enjoying life. Well done.' So while she may have traded drizzle for sunshine, the real glow-up was emotional, not just tropical. Meanwhile, another fed up mum-of-three left the doom and gloom of crime-ridden Britain for a soft life with her kids in Turkey. Tired of grey skies, scary streets and a constant daily grind to make ends meet, one British mum said 'enough's enough' and packed her entire life into a shipping container to start fresh under the Turkish sun. Elsewhere, A young woman recently revealed how her health improved after she moved from the UK to Dubai, saying life at home was 'making her sick'. Ela Reeves was struggling with a series of health conditions prior to the move, including chronic fatigue, sore joints and acne. With her body 'crying out for change', she decided to try life in sunnier climes and jetted off to Dubai for a new life in January and has never looked back.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I ditched the UK for sunny Bali with my kids – we were burnt out zombies so packed all our stuff and never looked back
A BURNT out mum has revealed how she ditched the 9-5 grind in grey Britain and moved her whole family to Bali with just a few suitcases and no regrets. Laura Richardson now lives on the tropical island with her partner and her three young kids. 2 Laura Richardson had enough of the UK so moved to Bali with her kids Credit: tiktok/therichardsons04 2 The mum-of-three is now happier than ever Credit: Instagram/therichardsons04 She explained how the couple were 'trapped in the system', feeling like 'zombies' who never saw their children and when they did, they were too stressed to be present. 'Every day felt like Groundhog Day,' she said in a Tiktok video. 'I had a breakdown. I remember thinking, 'Is this really it? Is this my life forever?'' So, they did the unthinkable and sold almost everything, packed their life into a few bags and boarded a plane to start again. Read more on moving abroad They had no savings, no backup plan, and no idea what would come next. But over a year later, she says it was 'the best decision we ever made.' She knew it was a "massive risk" to walk away from everything they had worked hard for 20 years. But a year down the line, she says it was the best decision she ever made. Most read in Fabulous The family's first attempt to escape came in 2022 when they took a one-month trip to Thailand with their newborn, two-year-old and three-year-old. It was magical, but tough. Travelling with three little ones wasn't easy and they realised the nomadic life wasn't for them. I ditched my waitress job in London and moved to paradise island where rent is £200 and dates with men involve beach They returned to the UK in January 2023 but their hearts stayed abroad. She explained that despite trying to "go back to normal" they felt like they were "drowning" and fantasised about a new life. But taking the leap with three kids and no financial or logistic plan was the biggest hurdle. Eventually, after months of stress, home renovations, and running a business while raising three toddlers, they discovered a new way of life and a path out. They listed their house on Airbnb to fund the move, despite having no savings. They even put their relocation program, Boundless Life, on a credit card just to get going. And in a final twist, to secure residency, the couple had to legally marry, so they had a last-minute shotgun wedding before they left. Now based in She's now urging other families to follow their gut if they feel stuck in the same cycle. But despite the wave of support, the mum says her viral post was flooded with cruel comments about her appearance. 'I've got a thick skin, but still I would never write something like that on someone's post. My message wasn't about me, it was about showing people another way of living.' But fans of her story were quick to rally round. One commenter wrote: 'You're living your best life. If I had my time again I'd do the same. "I love Bali, I've been 20 times! When my teens move out I'm planning to rent my home and follow in your footsteps.' Another said: 'It's a brave move leaving behind everything you know. It takes a lot of strength and courage. I'm so glad you're enjoying life. Well done.' So while she may have traded drizzle for sunshine, the real glow-up was emotional, not just tropical. Meanwhile, another fed up mum-of-three left the doom and gloom of crime-ridden Britain for a soft life with her kids in Turkey. Tired of grey skies, scary streets and a constant daily grind to make ends meet, one British mum said 'enough's enough' and packed her entire life into a shipping container to start fresh under the Turkish sun. Elsewhere, A young woman recently revealed how her health improved after she , saying life at home was 'making her sick'. Ela Reeves was struggling with a series of health conditions prior to the move, including With her body 'crying out for change', she decided to try life in sunnier climes and jetted off to How easy is it to move abroad? Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving: Notify HMRC about your upcoming move. Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address. Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving. If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad - contact the You can sign up to the Royal Mail's If you have outstanding student loans, contact the If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools.
New York Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
We've been to over 40 countries ‘world schooling' our kids — other parents say it's ‘unrealistic' but we love it
Haters say their family has no class. And Diana Blinks, a married mom of three, who's swayed her daughters away from traditional academia to backpack across the continents, wouldn't have it any other way. 'We're travelling the world while getting the different, first-hand education for our girls,' Diana, 41, from Tampa, Florida, told SWNS. 'We wanted to see the world with our daughters.' 9 Diana and Scott Blinks uprooted their three daughter from a home in Tampa, Florida to backpack around the globe as 'world schooling' parents. @mrsblinks/instagram She and hubby Scott, 47, ditched the everyday rat race in July 2022 to 'world school' their brood — comprised of Lucille, 12, Edith, 11 and Hazel, 9 — fully immersing them in globally diverse cultures. Rather than simply reading books about how others live, their tweens are taking flamenco dance classes in the South of Spain, studying Greek Mythology at the Acropolis of Athens and learning about marine conservation off the coast of Montenegro. Diana, a content creator with over 145,000 Instagram followers, keeps social media fans (and faultfinders) updated on their whereabouts with pics and vids that have earned viral acclaim. The Blinks are in the growing number of globetrotting families bulking customary curriculums for unstructured learning on the fly. 9 World schooling families are becoming increasing popular thanks to worldwide community hubs like Boundless Life. Irina Schmidt – Anna and Michael Roberts, self-crowned 'roam-schoolers' from Kansas City, Missouri, previously told The Post they bid educational institutions a fond farewell after the COVID-19 pandemic, and transformed a 1995, 40-foot school bus into a live-in classroom for their five kids. Instead of being stuck behind their desks, the Roberts tots learn a new lesson with each turn of the steering wheel during their nationwide travels. Lauren Tyson and husband Roy, millennial parents from the UK, too, yanked their toddler sons out of England's school system to homeschool the boys while sightseeing around Europe and Asia. Diana and Scott are treating their girls to similar experiences. 9 The Florida family has explored over 40 countries since becoming world schoolers in 2022. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS 9 Diana says she and Scott always loved traveling, but never thought about homeschooling their kids abroad until the COVID-19 health crisis inspired their yearslong family adventure. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS 9 Diana says she and her crew have taken cooking classes, surfing lessons, historic tours and more during their world schooling escape. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS Since abandoning the American Dream for their dream life abroad, the fivesome has visited 40 countries, including Morocco, Iceland and Greece. But exploring Mother Earth with their kiddos in tow wasn't the lifestyle Diana had always dreamed of before she and Scott started their family. 'I never thought I would be a homeschooling mom because I didn't have experience in education,' she explained. 'But when we had our girls, we didn't think the school system aligned with what we wanted for them.' Diana, like most parents, was forced to homeschool her children during the 2020 lockdown. However, once post-pandemic travel restrictions were lifted, she and Scott, lifelong travel enthusiasts, felt the strong need for adventure. 'We fell in love with homeschooling,' Diana admitted, 'that's when we thought about taking it internationally.' 9 The nomadic family's first stop was in Paris, France. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS So she and her crew said 'Au revoir!' to the U.S., and hit the friendly skies for Paris, France. 'We didn't have the girls' school commitments as we were already homeschooling,' said Diana, 'and Scott was ready to leave his job as a director in a software company in the corporate world.' After exploring the City of Lights and its surrounding hotspots for five weeks, the family migrated to Central America, visiting Costa Rica, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Blinks journeyed to 22 countries during their first year as nomads. In 2023, they backpacked around Southeast Asia and visited Vietnam, Thailand and Bali before a three-month stay in Portugal. There, they found Boundless Life, a world schooling hub — community gathering points that offer resources, support and connections for folks living and learning on the go. 9 The Blinks focus on becoming full immersed in the cultures they encounter while making their way around the earth. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS 9 Diana praises the hubs as 'amazing' spaces for her family to connect with friends leading similar lifestyles. Diana Blinkhorn / SWNS 'The homeschooling hubs have been amazing,' said Diana. 'It means the girls have peers like they would in a conventional school.' The hubs, often opened weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., host morning classes and extracurricular activities in the afternoon, depending on the practices of each country. Doubling as both educational and social centers, the hubs also serve as watering holes for all of the Blinks to 'make lasting friendships,' said Diana, insisting, however, that the meetups don't take away from their ability to soak up local flavors. 9 The family is looking forward to enjoying a summer vacation on some of the world's most exoctic sands. @mrsblinks/instagram 'We're still able to make full use of culture immersion through cooking classes and historical tours,' she assured. The family has learned to cook pad Thai and mango sticky rice in Thailand, as well as chivito — a layered steak sandwich — in Uruguay, where they're currently stationed. For the summer, the Blinks plan to vacation in Brazil, Porto Rica, Colombia and Mexico. Unfortunately, their jet-setters way of life does come with a bit of turbulence from internet trolls, naysayers who deem their constant wayfaring 'unrealistic' and 'privileged.' Diana, however, turns a deaf ear to the shade. 'We get some backlash from people online, but I try not to pay that any attention,' she said. 'World schooling isn't for everyone.' '[But] we believe in hands-on education.'
