From Australia to Bali: How Caroline & Sean Built a New Life, New Businesses & a New Home

“What started as a one-year adventure became the life we never knew we needed.”

Caroline and Sean, an Australian family of five, packed up their busy Sydney lives for what they thought would be a simple Bali gap year. What they found instead was community, connection, and a lifestyle that felt like home from the very beginning.

In this inspiring Q&A, they share how that one-year plan turned into a forever decision, from homeschooling their kids and embracing Balinese culture, to launching three new family-run businesses in Uluwatu. Today, they’ve built a life filled with purpose, presence, and possibility.

They open up about:
01:22 – Why They Left Australia
03:10 – Planning a “Short” Gap Year in Bali
05:45 – First Impressions of Life in Bali
08:12 – Adjusting to the Culture & Community
11:40 – Choosing the Right School for Their Kids
14:55 – Cost of Living: What Surprised Them
18:20 – Work, Lifestyle & Daily Routine in Bali
22:10 – Challenges They Didn’t Expect
25:33 – When the Gap Year Turned Into a Forever Home
29:18 – Advice for Families Thinking About Moving to Bali
32:40 – Final Thoughts & Their Message to Future Bali Families

Whether you’re dreaming of a Bali gap year, a long-term stay, or a complete lifestyle reset, Caroline and Sean’s story shows what’s possible when you choose adventure over routine.

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