My Story | Where the idea started
A Simple Situation That Changed Everything
In late 2025 I arrived in Bulgaria through a simple house-sitting agreement with Venke. She was away for long periods and needed someone to stay in her home.
Our agreement was straightforward:
if it didn’t work between us — or between the dogs — I would simply go back home, to Belgium.
But it worked.
And that experience made me realise something: there are many homes that stand empty for months, and many people looking for a place to stay longer than a holiday.
That simple situation became the starting point for Your Next Place.
Trust.
Care for homes.
Living differently.
Finding your next place.
The Story Behind It
Yes! My Story...
In October 2025 I had an idea that sounded a bit unusual.
I wanted to spend more time abroad. Not as a tourist, but to experience daily life in another place — slower, closer to nature, and with a different rhythm.
My husband stayed in Belgium because of his work, but he gave me the freedom to try it. We only had one clear agreement: I could follow this adventure, but I couldn’t touch our savings.
So the question became simple.
How do you live somewhere else without renting or buying a place?
That’s when Venke entered the story.
Venke owns a house in Bulgaria but spends long periods abroad. Her home would otherwise stand empty. We agreed that I could stay there while she was away, simply taking care of the house and living there temporarily.
Our only rule was very simple:
if it didn’t work between us — or between the dogs — I would just go back home.
But it worked.
Living here made me realise something obvious that I had never really thought about before: there are many homes that stay empty for months because their owners live elsewhere. And at the same time, there are people looking for a place to stay longer than a holiday — quietly, respectfully, and without the pressure of buying immediately.
That’s where the idea for Your Next Place started to take shape.
Not as a traditional real estate platform, but as a way to connect people and homes in a more practical and human way.
Because sometimes the most interesting opportunities appear when a simple experiment turns out to work.
Because sometimes the most interesting opportunities appear when a simple experiment turns out to work.
A Different Way of Living
Living here changed my perspective on what a “place to live” can mean.
In many countries houses stand empty for long periods because their owners live elsewhere. At the same time, many people are exploring a different lifestyle — spending longer periods in other places before deciding where they truly want to settle.
What if those two realities could meet?
Your Next Place grows from that simple idea: creating opportunities for people to stay in real homes, for longer periods, while owners know their house is lived in and cared for.
Not as a classic real estate model, but as a more human and flexible approach to living.
Why Bulgaria?
Bulgaria revealed something many people are quietly looking for: space, nature and a slower rhythm of life. It’s a place where living costs are still accessible and where exploring a different lifestyle becomes realistic rather than just a dream.
For many people, it becomes a first step toward living abroad.
What Comes Next
Your Next Place starts with connecting people and homes in a simple way.
Over time, it may also grow into small communities where people can stay longer, share spaces and explore a different way of living, closer to nature, with more independence and flexibility.
How It Works
Looking for a Place? Or Do You Have One?
Your Next Place connects people and homes in a simple and practical way.
Some people are looking for a place to stay longer than a holiday, to explore a region, work remotely, or experience daily life somewhere new.
Others own a home that stands empty for part of the year and prefer knowing that someone trustworthy is living there.
And some owners simply have a second home they would like to rent out long term to the right person.
Your Next Place helps create those connections in a practical and personal way.
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Life in Bulgaria — As It Really Is
Curious about what daily life in Bulgaria actually looks like?
On my YouTube channel I share the places I discover, the realities of living here, and the small moments that make this part of the world so special — from nature and local food to practical insights about life in Balchik.
If you’re exploring the idea of spending time here, the videos will give you a real feel for the place.
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Our Mission
We believe in a different way of living,
one that is more grounded, more intentional and less rushed. That’s why we help people find a place where they can truly settle, take their time to explore and make decisions that fit their life.
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