Hi, I’m Carol — and this is On The Open Road.
I live in Crete, work remotely, and write about the things I’ve learned along the way. This site is part blog, part experiment, part field guide for people trying to live a little more freely, especially if you're navigating life after Brexit, chasing remote work, or working out what 'home' means when the sea is always in sight.
If you're a virtual assistant, digital nomad, aspiring freelancer, or simply curious about what it’s like to live and work from a Greek island... you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Find Here
- Real-life stories from life abroad - mostly good, often odd, and the inevitable wrangles with bureaucracy.
- Resources and tools to help you work online and get paid whilst mostly keeping your sanity.
- Honest advice on building income, community, and a sense of belonging when you're the outsider and you're far from home.
Recommended First Stops
Read the latest Dispatch from Crete
Explore the Remote Work Resources
🧳 Living Abroad After Brexit
Tips, frustrations, angst and useful things I wish someone had told me →
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Coming Soon: The Remote Work Starter Guide for UK Nomads
Get tips, tools, and weekly-ish updates from life on the island →
Final Note
This site isn’t pretending to have all the answers. It’s just one person, building a life, often doing things the hard way and sharing ideas that may help.
So: welcome.
Take what you need. Leave the rest. The road’s open.