Hi Matt,

That is what I'm also seeking although I'm 50 years older than you. I've been travelling for work for many years but now find myself back and locked in the UK for the last 3 years. Circumstances, age where jobs were concerned have hit me. I've always been a prolific writer, have a few novels behind me relating to people and places, many probably where you have yet to get to.

I’m originally from East London. I have worked and lived in many countries spanning the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and even Europe. I have been shot at by the Guardia in Spain, protected by a full battalion of the army in Yemen, been locked up in Qatar, had my apartment blown up in China, a motorbike fly through the air and land on my car’s hood one Christmas night in Manila, hidden and bootlegged booze in Saudi Arabia, and carried six million Leone’s currency in my backpack in Sierra Leone. I sing and play the blues on my harps at every opportunity and have played in rock bands across Asia. I'm growing old disgracefully, rockin’ til the early hours and drinking the night away when possible.

Keep on going and writing and good luck. I don't have your following but am also still doing it and you have many years ahead to enjoy the best way to live.