What happens when you walk away from everything familiar—and keep walking?

Swapping the grey skies of the UK for something different, a husband and wife set out on a deeply personal fifteen-year journey across Europe. From the quiet lanes of rural France to the unexpected turns of life in Poland, this heartfelt memoir traces their search for purpose, belonging, and a sense of home in the most unlikely places.

Along the way, he teaches English to strangers while together they navigate unfamiliar languages and customs, confronting solitude with curiosity and courage. Each chapter captures the quiet challenges—and surprising rewards—of starting over and building a life far from where they began.

Both travelogue and personal reflection, this is a candid exploration of reinvention, resilience, and the freedom that comes from letting go.

Warm, honest, and quietly inspiring, it’s a story for anyone who’s ever dreamed of packing a suitcase and discovering who they are somewhere else.