Why I Left Europe for Asia ALONE and Started Over... (and why you may want to do the same)
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There are many more reasons than the ones I explain here. But in this video, I tell you why I left Europe for Asia alone and started over in this new continent... After watching this video, you may want to do the same. I moved from London to Bali and I'm not looking back! Comment below if you're about to make this big and exciting change too! 😊
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Who is coming to Bali? I already crossed paths with two of you here! 😍 It humbles me so much getting approached by you to say hello! So please don't hesitate to let me know. I love meeting other creatives of this amazing community! Love you all! ❤
I live in England and just wanted to express my gratitude for your photography videos. They've been incredibly helpful for me, I'm considering a career change from computer science to photography. Have been teaching Spanish to Indonesians and would like to travel to Indonesia at the end of the year. Try to contact digital nomads, I know several who live there. Keep up the amazing work!
I’ll actually be arriving on Sunday!🌞😍 it will be my second time in what I call my natural habitat✨🧚🏾 I’m manifesting my move to Bali in the next 2,5 years and can relate to almost everything you said. As a person of color the vitamin D deficiency is no joke and it’s honestly scary what it can do to the body. (I live in Germany)
It would be nice to visit, as I am not too far from Bali. Travelling hasn't really been my thing though, so I guess it's a matter of time.
@@4mooncheese Yessss! Once you start travelling, it gets addictive. 🥰
@@ChumaH. Ohhhh I’m so excited for you!! 😍 And yes yes yes! Manifestation is key and that’s the right attitude to have! Living in Germany I can only imagine… I visited Berlin quite a lot and it was even darker than London. We need our dose of sunshine from time to time. 🥰 Enjoy Bali! 🌴 And I hope your dreams come true and you end up moving here! 🫶🏼
Hey,,l am an African lady,,just turned 38 yrs old last week,, surprisingly l am growing intrest in photography ,,and upon searching on You Tube,, l saw your videos, Thank you for your chanel , this is just my second Video watching,,but trust me you have touched my Soul. "There is place for every one,every where" these words encouraged me,, Be Blessed
Talking about energy and bad weather. I live in Norway. Sunrise is 0930 and sunset is 1430 for three months during winter. With an office job I see no sun. It’s still snowing here and grey/dark. Happy to get a couple of minutes of sun a week for 7 months. Not easy to have energy and motivation. So I totally understand you😅🙌
Omg so you can totally relate. 😄 I totally understand you. That situation used to affect my mood and my productivity so much. I never got used it. 😅 🙏🏼
I also lived in London for a few of years … I think as you get older you give more value to the little things in life like the kindness of the people, the lovely weather , having extra time for yourself .. etc . Suerte Laura! 🙂
Sometimes making a move can be scary and rewarding at the same time. I've lived on 4 continents, 6 countries and on an island. My last move was to take me from LA to Australia as a former employer was in the process of finishing a new facility there and I was a very familiar with the business, but fate intervened and I ended up in Vienna instead where I mainly have worked creatively as a freelancer, but now living in the Alps close to Italy. Been here in Austria for 30+ years, no regrets. Wishing you all the best.
I live in Canada, and I went for a photoshoot. I mentioned to the group how I like your TH-cam channel. Immediately, two of the members from the group mentioned how they follow you too.
You are popular in Canada. All the best to you.
Leaving the UK is the best thing I ever did - and I'm British! The entire country is miserable and has given up for the most part. If you can't find positive people to be around then going somewhere else is the best option! You can't allow the negativity to affect you so leave it behind!
I’m so glad you can relate to this. The UK has changed so much. And more and more British are sharing the same opinion as us now. You can feel the huge change of energy in general. I’m a very empathetic person so I was suffering a lot being surrounded by that. I’m glad you left and you’re happy with the decision. 🥰 We need to be where our souls are happy. Life is too short to be in a place where we don’t feel ourselves. ❤️
@banditalley9592
And how about Scotland? I plan moving there...
Thanks for being so transparent, Laura! I’m so glad you’re more at peace now! ❤
yayyy!!! ex-londoner / full time creative nomad here living in SE asia (Vietnam) beautiful visuals love your vibe. I wish you all the best with your channel. Found you by accident looking through comments on 'joose the nomads' channel regaring a bali video. You're 100% right and sane and awesome for making your dreams come true yet again. London used to be great for me too, then it wasn't. Love to meet you socially, if if you're in a great spot in Bali - I'm now three years in as a nomad. Can't see myself moving back to Europe or the Americas really (as much as I love Mexico)
Awww I love reading this!! 😍 Same! I was super happy in London but things have changed a lot. And now that I’m here… I’m not sure if I will want to move back. 😅 Vietnam! That’s incredible! I will visit for sure so who knows. We may cross paths. And if you ever come to Bali, just give me a shout! I love meeting people alike. I can’t wait to explore more countries in South East Asia! 😍
Really inspiring! Good luck in your new chapter in Asia.
From a Portuguese in UK 😂
I'd love to do the same but I have two cats who are my children and I'm also an unemployed person because of my health who is trying to get paid from photography haha. I'll stick with holidays for now haha the ultimate goal is to live on a canal boat! For now, I just live vicariously through you and your videos haha!
You can travel with your babies! 🥰 But of course, health is always first and the main priority. 🙏🏼 I’m just glad you’re able to live through my adventures Emma. And I think you’re doing great with your photography! Always shooting, editing, and keeping yourself busy. So you will get there if not yet. 🫶🏼
@@LauraBC I can't even take my boy cat to the vet without him howling down the bus in his cat stroller lol
@@rubyredphoto hahahahah 😂 Ok so then it would quite impossible. 😅
Really inspiring Laura, as photographer/videographer myself whos lived in the UK Midlands all my life, its a drain, depressing, uninspiring and its great to see im not alone in moving away to Asia.
In September im moving to Japan for a year and plan on living in many places within Asia shortly after that.
Who knows maybe our paths will cross ? ☺
Good move yes SEA is open for exploration and expansion we still can grow personally and spiritually
Come to Italy! Great food, cheerful people, reasonable cost of living, just like in Spain. I adore Spain btw.
One of the main reasons I love your videos and comments is your world class smile and upbeat attitude. Good that you left all the malcontents behind. Life is too short, babydoll! Big love from Colorado. 😎🎸
I used to reside in Asia, loved it, then moved to your own country, Spain (Valencia) really cheap, and great weather
It's so nice to listen to a happy story and see a smiling face, good fortune to you.
Thank you so much! 😍
You definitely seem happier than you were last year Laura.. I'm glad your health is better (and your inner health).. I'm knocking on a bit in years but still enjoy getting away from it all with my camera.. I'm planning West Scotland this year.. Not as exotic as Bali but beautiful country and nice people.. Keep safe and well.. You're an inspiration : )
I talked to an Indonesian friend of mine who is very concerned about, what she calls, the "gentrification" of Bali where Westerners come to live on the island to take advantage of the cost of living. Apparently digital nomads have pushed most of the locals away from being able to afford to live in Bali's city centre as costs of real estate go up, to where the average Balinese person on a minimum wage is pushed out to the suburbs and countryside. She also maintains there's this weird aspect of colonialism where cashed up Europeans are expected to be treated like royalty, where that cheap cost of living expats enjoy comes at the real cost of stagnation of wages for the locals. These were just some of the points she raised where those who have money to be made catering to tourists are happy, but those that don't can't stand them.
I admire your bravery! I am only in the U.K for my kids - otherwise I would be gone by now.
Thank you for showing us there are other options ❤
unfortunately i can relate to a lot of the things you say :) living in london nowadays is a real struggle
Super inspiring, Laura! As someone who currently feel stuck in my current city and cannot move for now because I don’t have a remote job or make enough income from photography, it gives me hope! Love seeing you happy in Bali 🙂
Living in Malaysia now, nearby Kuala Lumpur. Amazing so far! Much lower cost of living compared to the Northeast, USA and South Korea. Looking forward to vacationing in Bali this year. Cambodia first! 😉
It sounds just like living in Germany. Sometimes I wonder whether it is the weather or the people that that makes one sick. 😕 As a Brazilian I have the same struggles living here, and I am often thinking how I can change it. Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. 🙏🏻
Hi Laura BC.
Thank ou for this video.
I would absolutely LOVE to go out to Barli and meet you.
I am so so so sorry for your negative experience here in UK.
I am so glad that at the end of the day you understand people's reason for being rude and unhelpful.
But really, all said and done, that does not excuse anything.
Just WATCHING this (and your others) video, I can feel is changing up my energy - in a significant way.
You and Barli's energy look and feel so harmonious and complimentary.
I Astral Travel to places. Not quite the same as being there in this 3 world..
GOD bless you.
Laura, thank you for sharing, heathy like great life. I do appreciate you so much, Bali here I am coming
These visuals are stunning. I'm Def getting that sony A7rv
Cost of living is relatively low in SE Asia. I met my wife in Bangkok Thailand 5 years ago. We live in California now but planned to move there in 3 years.
People definitely genuine and have good energy there as well.
i'm feeling so depressed in ny. i totally get the nice people thing. people in ny are so miserable and careless, it's miserable to be around. you have me wanting to move to bali just for the caring people
Ur video made my day... I was bit down today..Thanks u Love from India
Fantastic video 👍
I'm in the same boat with you. Came to India and stayed here for years because of weather, life costs and all the other things that you already highlighted.
Laura, your videos are always very informative and inspiring. Love your optimism and positive energy. Your insight and honesty is invaluable and a breath of fresh air on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing!
Awww thank you so much for this meaningful feedback! ❤️ I’m so glad you like my videos and my attitude towards life. Sending you loads of love from this side of the world! 🌴
Very inspiring! Thanks Laura !!
We love this video 😊 Always you can start from zero
I can't wait to retire next year! I want to travel all over Asia and photograph my journeys. Where I am at now, I feel the same way, rude people everywhere here in the US. I'm also a good natured person, but people here take advantage of that. I really enjoy your channel and hopefully our paths will cross when I am in Asia! Adiós!
You made an awesome move. Love Bali! ❤
Good luck!
I love your Life Journey dear am very much inspired that...chasing your dreams
Aww thank you so much Dennis! 🥰 I’ve been always chasing my dreams and it keeps getting better and better. I highly encourage everyone to do the same. Thanks so much! ❤️
Haven't checked in for a while, wow, you're channel is growing! Congrats Laura, you're putting in the work, it's well deserved. I don't think London represents England. In small countryside villages people are still friendly and things are far more affordable. However, I moved from England to Canada alone to start a new life, so maybe I shouldn't comment about that. To be honest, I wish I'd moved to Spain! You are very courageous, and I wish you the very best. 🙂
Dear Laura, thank you for opening up so much and letting us share in your everyday life, thoughts and wishes. You have a wonderful charisma and a loving energy
You inspire and energize me 😊
Awww that’s amazing to hear! 😍 Thank you so much!
Laura i found your channel today, i must say you are full of energy and postive vibes. And you genuinely want to help people do better.. Thanks.. Subscribed.
I love your willingness to take life chances and find enjoyment in life. Also, sharing your photography journey. Keep being you and love life!!!
The energy of the place you live and the people you surround yourself is sooo sooo important. God Bless till next time.
Thank you for another inspiring video. I’m very impressed by your drive and determination. Keep following your heart young lady. Life’s too short to look back on would’a could’a should’a. You really have come a long way
Thank you for the behind-the-scenes insight if the opportunity comes up to move to progress your photography. Gracias siempre!
I love your videos, Laura!
Thank you so much! 😍
@@LauraBC You're very welcome!
As someone who has left Europe alone to establish myself in North America, I can very much relate to this. I think the biggest fear is that overhanging cloud of uncertainty for the first few years wondering "Will I be able to stay?" Immigration is a huge hurdle to overcome, which has taught me a lot of patience, but it's also very fear-inducing as you are left with little control over your own life during that process and you think twice how far you should invest before you know you can officially settle. But it's a risk worth taking. I don't regret it and am a Canadian citizen now with a well-established career in the Hollywood film industry. Your vision will get you through. After 10 years now, I feel like moving on though. And that thought, again, is scary.
Great video Laura. Believe me London has become a lot worse since you left. Can also be said for the rest of the UK. I myself am into planning a move to Thailand later this year.
informative video Laura
Thank you so much John!
💙 You are so right. You only live once, and if you sense that changes are needed...follow your instincts.
Laura, what decided you to go to Bali, rather than go back to Spain after London? I mean, Spain is such a beautiful and dynamic country ✌️
Spain may be beautiful but it’s not about how beautiful a place is. It’s incredibly expensive to be freelance there. It’s one of the most expensive countries in Europe when working for yourself. The salaries are way lower, what is paid to photographers is way lower, and creative opportunities? Very few. Unless you live in big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. I left Spain for many reasons. It’s not about how beautiful a place is. I wish it would be that easy. 😄
i was born in spain , i left everything and moved to asia 20years ago , i became totally different , i studied medecine , i made good awesome friends , people were awesome and smilling and i met my wife in asia , honestly asia is the best , even now i moved to turkey ( my wife's country ) and we live in the asian side of turkey coz people and vibe is awesome , now coz we have kıdz so we spend sometime im turkey and sometime in asia ( half half ) . conclusion BALI IS AWESOME , WEATHER , PEOPLE , FOOD ARE AWESOME
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Hmm weatherwise do you miss the soft lighting you get from overcast skies though? I know when I see multiple days of bright sunny blue skies the photography part of me starts to crave dramtic clouds or soft overcast lighting to work with. I know that varies from person to person but I know ever since I've gotten into photography cloudy weather excites me more than bright blue skies.
Monday treat ❤❤❤
Rob! 😍❤️
Another great video Laura, just love how happy you seem to be in Bali.
Thank you so much Bruce! 😍 Very happy indeed. From London to Bali there is a huge difference. I found my happy place. 🥰
And it is so easy to see. 😉😘
Wow I'll have to visit that's the side of Bali I would like I live in Western Australia so the Bali my friends go to is the party beach drinking culture. I've never been but you've inspired me to research and take a long photography trip . The lack of crime is a bonus you always worry if you will get equipment stolen from your room car etc. Great videos thank you😊
Felicidades!!!
Un dia me gustaria visitar.
Muchas gracias! Te encantaría seguro! 🌴🫶🏼
I can relate to what you are saying. From the north east in the U.S. I’m spent from the rat race, the cost of living is killing me and very stressed in my job. Not satisfied, I feel like something is missing…
You are awesome
Thanks for the insight on all this. California here is over the top on cost of living. I may consider moving or at least travel there.
Well done to move out from London. I am also moving out and going to Seoul in 2 weeks. Love your channel.
I´m going to Seoul in 3 weeks. Yay! Enjoy your time there!
Laura, you're so beautiful, but lastly you are looking soooo great more than ever!! Your skin shines!! Hugs from Vancouver, Canada! (I hope you come to British Columbia some day!) ❤
Im so happy for you Laura. Es muy cierto, vivir en Londres es deprimente. You look so happy 😊
Thank you so much guapa! 😍 Trabajar para sobrevivir en Londres. Siempre. Ya lo sabemos muy bien… 😄 I’m very happy now indeed! I hope you’re good my love! ❤️
@@LauraBC 😘🤗
I am exactly in your position now, living in a place that makes me feel miserable and sad despite doing what I like most of the time. And about the depression and lack of vit D, that's exactly what I am living.
I can totally relate. I did suffer with my mental health because of it A LOT. Moving here has been so liberating. I know it may be difficult depending on your job and circumstances. But I highly encourage you to make a change if you can. 🫶🏼❤️
That is what I will be doing soon ... Making my tiny videos .. better and better ....... Nobody never helped me out ... So I do not want anymore anything from anyone
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Being self taught is the most powerful way to be. That’s what I’ve done and that’s the best attitude! So I’m very confident that you will get there! 🫶🏼 Keep it up! 📸
I agree 100%
I've done it twice, the moving country thing. First, to South Korea, and then in 2018 to Germany. You're right, it's not easy, but you have to have an open mind, be determined, and don't worry about making mistakes. It's part of the learning process. Bali's wonderful, but I wasn't a big fan of the monkey's Ubud 😁
One can tell you are a Mediterranean spirit 😊 The craving for that energy must have been there from day one, no? I wonder what made you decide to go to Bali specifically? There must have been other places you considered that tick off the boxes you mentioned? What about going back to Spain at some point now that your work is not that localized? Do you miss family? Bali is quite a bit further away from home
I want to the same but immigrating to Italy ❤
You have a host if you ever come to Japan!
Bravissima xoxo
Her accent is amazingly cute
I think it would be very risky to move to Bali without a few very stable monthly income. Word is changjng by second, so remote works and online incomes. Congrats to all those who managed income security and can live in such places!
Hi Laura
Hiiii! 😊
Hola Laura, me encanta tu personalidad y tú canal, estoy aprendiendo mucho contigo. Soy Italiano y llevo 8 años viviendo en Cantabria (con un clima parecido al británico) puedo confirmar que se sufre mucho con la falta de sol, tiempo malo imprevisible y ni te digo como echo de menos nuestro precioso mediterráneo, me alegra que no soy el único que piensa así. Quería preguntarte, como cineasta, videógrafo y fotógrafo el portafolio es nuestro pilar para conseguir nuevos clientes y ofertas, pero no te resultó difícil mudarte a Bali teniendo ya una red de clientes en Londres? ¿Estás consiguiendo nuevos clientes en Bali usando tu portafolio británico o sigues trabajando a distancia con clientes europeos y a veces vuelves temporalmente para realizar ciertos proyectos?
Hola Alessandro! Muchísimas gracias! ❤️ Yo soy de Bilbao y veraneo en Cantabria asique estoy muy familiarizada con el tiempo del Norte. 😅 Que de preguntas! Haré un vídeo sobre ello en las próximas semanas. Pero siendo fotógrafo y videografo, hay clientes en todas partes. Es uno d ellos trabajos más fáciles de desarrollar donde quiera que vayas. 🫶🏼
In London there is just too much bad heavy energy being given off by its inhabitants and that heavy energy makes you ill , that’s the best thing you’ve done is move!! I’m glad I don’t live in that city no longer
Hello. May I know which apartment that's 35 pound a night with incredible view in Kuala Lumpur that you mentioned in your video? Thanx 😋
if you are making good money its also nice to buy flat/house. It might settle you down in one place, and this might not be something that your soul wants, however its nice to "have" somethig
Hi Laura, nice video and nice story, but you pay prices for people abroad I think, I'm Indo by the way😂
please visit Philippines ❤ specially El Nido
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😅is that an invite! I accept!😅
Because balinese so so honored foreigners.
All u said about London is true.
What do you think about going to China, I think there is also beautiful nature there Bye Bye, and good luck In Indonesia
Same thing in France, I lived 11 years in Paris, can't stand this city anymore, people sad angry unkind. Seems that Europe is in a bad mood for now. By the way the only place to find peace is in the presence of God, no matter you are th-cam.com/video/mC-zw0zCCtg/w-d-xo.html God bless you
In Java more cheaper in bali
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Truelly Bali have chiepest cost of living. In the world.
Why not consider the English countryside? Just asking.
Compared to Asia, still rubbish weather and too expensive. The mentality of the people is also different as she explains in her video. There are so many British people who move to Asia for those exact reasons.
@@chimaera_2330 Not meaning any disrespect, but I was asking her, not anyone else.
The English countryside is even worse than London. 😅 It may be cheaper but there are way less creative opportunities, less career opportunities, not many things to do, terrible weather, complete isolation, no multiculturalism like in London which I personally love. I lived in the English countryside for a year and never again. 🫣 It’s definitely not for me. 😄
@@terranborn56 since your comment is open to anyone, I felt free to add my comment. Apologies if that bothered you.
@@chimaera_2330 didn’t bother me, was wanting to get Laura’s perspective on her decision.
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Yeah that would be nice if there wasn't a man and a chile 😂
Hard pass