Maybe you're not looking for a new place. Maybe you're looking for a different way of living.
Maybe you're not looking for a new place.
Maybe you're looking for a different way of living.
From life in Balchik to healthier choices, natural products and practical inspiration. We share what we're learning as we build a life with more freedom, simplicity and autonomy.
Our Philosophy
Freedom.
Simplicity.
Autonomy.
Your Own Path.
There is no single right way to live
Some people dream of moving abroad.
Others want a healthier lifestyle, a simpler home, more time, or greater independence.
The destination is different for everyone.
What matters is finding a way of living that feels right for you.
Through our experiences, discoveries and projects, we share ideas, places, products and practical insights that can help you make more conscious choices about your future.
Not because we have all the answers.
Because we're exploring many of the same questions ourselves.
Why Your Next Place exists
Homes that stand empty
Living in the Balchik region, I quickly noticed that many foreign homeowners only stay here part of the year. When they leave, their house or apartment often stands empty for months. Some owners simply need someone reliable to check the property, take care of the house and make sure everything stays in good condition while they are away.
Homes that could be lived in
Other owners have a second property here that is not being used most of the time. Instead of leaving it empty, some prefer to rent it out for longer periods to people who want to stay in the region for several months or longer.
People who want to live here temporarily
At the same time, many foreigners are interested in spending several months or longer in Bulgaria. Not as tourists, but to truly experience life in the region. Some homes remain empty for longer periods because the owner lives elsewhere or is temporarily away. In such cases, it can be a good solution for someone to stay in the house for a period of time and look after it until the owner returns.
Choose where you'd like to start
Different paths. One shared desire: creating a life that feels more aligned, healthy and free.
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Articles, videos and real-life experiences about living differently, making conscious choices and creating more freedom in everyday life.
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Products we use,
test or genuinely recommend for a healthier,
simpler and more conscious lifestyle.
What matters to us
We're not experts telling you how to live.
We're people exploring what happens when you choose a little more freedom, simplicity and autonomy.
Along the way, certain values keep coming back.
Freedom
Creating more space to make choices that truly fit your life.
Health
Making more conscious choices about food, products and everyday habits.
Simplicity
Owning less, needing less and focusing on what really matters.
Autonomy
Building a life that depends less on systems and more on your own choices.
About the founder
Samia
Your Next Place was started by Samia, who moved to the Balchik region in search of a simpler way of living, closer to nature and with more freedom.
Her journey here began when she started helping Venke, a Norwegian homeowner who wanted to remain in her home in Bulgaria for as long as possible. By looking after the house when Venke was away, Samia experienced first-hand how important it is for homeowners abroad to have someone reliable nearby.
Living in the region and seeing both sides, empty homes and people looking for a place to stay, inspired the creation of Your Next Place.
We're building this life ourselves
Your Next Place didn't start as a business plan. It started with questions. Questions about freedom, health, simplicity, where to live, how to live and what really matters.
We're still exploring those questions today. Everything we share on this website comes from real-life experience, experiments, successes and mistakes along the way.
Our Journey
From moving countries to creating a more intentional way of living, this is the story behind Your Next Place.
Samia
Business strategist, Human Design analyst
Always asking: Does this still fit who I am becoming?
Koen
Architect, builder and practical thinker. Passionate about creating places that are beautiful, functional and built to last.
We're still figuring things out too.
There is no perfect roadmap.
No single destination.
Just people making choices, learning along the way and creating a life that feels a little more aligned with who they are.
That's what Your Next Place is about.
And if you're asking some of the same questions, you're in the right place.
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About Your Next Place
We're exploring what it means to live with more freedom, simplicity, health and autonomy.
Through experiences, discoveries, places, products and practical insights, we share what we're learning along the way.
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We're exploring what it means to live with more freedom, simplicity, health and autonomy.
Through experiences, discoveries, places, products and practical insights, we share what we're learning along the way.
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