The decision to quit my 9-5 career and travel the world.

” You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ” – C.S. Lewis

So firstly let me tell you a little something about myself,

Hello, I’m Paige, 25 years old, lived in Essex all my life and currently have a career in the Diamond industry based in London.

So what made me want to quit my career and focus on travelling?

Every year on New Years I tell myself, this is going to be my year. I can tell you now, this has definitely not been my year.

Rewind to August 1st 2017, where myself and my partner was basking in the beautiful views Venice had to offer and returning a few days later with not only amazing memories but also the most incredible ring on my finger.

We returned home, celebrated with family/friends and planned on viewing properties, as newly engaged the next big step was to live together, which we had wanted to do for quite some time.

By the end of September, we had chosen and was accepted to move into our perfect home. Everything was perfect!

March 2018, everything we had built together had come to an end, our home is now a home for one and our engagement cancelled.

” Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves ” – Henry David Thoreau

I never once thought about travelling, comfortable saving for luxury all inclusive holidays twice a year with the aim to start a family and build the perfect home. I most definitely would of never dreamt of considering a shoestring budget travelling around Southeast Asia, but that’s the beauty of change, you either embrace it or deny it.

Luckily for me, my 2018 failed year has turned out to be the best decision I have ever made in my life, and I have so much to look forward to of which I cannot wait to share with you all.

If you are interested in Travel, Fashion, Food and information on tips such as travelling routes/top things to do, then keep updated with my blogs and social media.

Paige Balman (Travelling to Happiness)