Originally from London, I now live in a quiet part of Poland. After a career in criminal law and success in obtaining a post graduate diploma in personnel and development I found myself stepping into a new path—human resources—a field that felt more aligned with how I wanted to work with people. I spent several years living and working in France and Poland. This is my first book—born from the journey of starting over in unfamiliar places. This book is a reflection on the challenges and joys of leaving the UK to begin a new life abroad. It captures my journey—through France and into Poland—shared through words and photographs, taken from my lifelong interest in photography. My hope is that readers can sense the atmosphere, the culture, and the day-to-day reality of a life reshaped by travel. If the story and images stir something in you, then I’ll have succeeded in sharing something truly meaningful.