From UK to Bali: A Photographer's Journey of Relocation, Adventure, and Embracing Life in Southeast Asia

Arriving in Bali after leaving the UK for a life of travel around Southeast Asia sounds exciting, and it most definitely is. But, wow, there's a lot of preparation needed. Who knew selling a house and pretty much everything you own was so time-consuming and stressful? Trust me, it is, or should I say it was. Selling the house was one thing, but what took the time was all the other things that needed to be put into place before we left. From arranging storage and buying new camera equipment to ensuring my London team of photographers, videographers and content creators (called The Creatives) were in place to cover assignments for my clients. The list was endless, but we got it done, just!

So, after months of planning and packing, back in March, we landed at Denpasar International Airport in Bali. The adventure had started, but honestly, all we wanted to do was sleep! We were exhausted, both physically and mentally. After months of being busy, we needed to go slow. So we did what we both do best: Indi slept and relaxed by the pool whilst I grabbed my camera and spent my days hopping from one coffee shop to another, exploring the area, learning the local customs, taking photos and trying to acclimatise to the 90% humidity.

As a film character who dreams of a better life once said in a film, "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." 📷

Heavy rain during the monsoon season in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.