bethan + mark

documenting our journey to real freedom + a self sufficient life in the sun, guided by faith, intention + wellness

Three images of Bethan and Mark, on their travels

about us

Bethan and Mark sit on a bench enjoying a cup of tea with the famous view of Bantry Bay in the background, they are smiling.

Hello! We’re Bethan + Mark, a married couple chasing real freedom + our ultimate dream of living a self-sufficient life in the sun.

In June 2025, we left the conventional 9-5 behind, sold most of our stuff, and started building a life that prioritises time, purpose + intentional living. Everything we do is guided by this dream and the life we want to create.

Mark's Faith Part 3 | Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Hole

Some of you may think that I’m a nut job and decide not finish reading this blog. Others may read on just to see how crazy I really am.

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Mark's Faith Part 2 | Unveiling the 3 Seeds of Discontent: My Journey Towards Questioning Modern Society

I have experienced many events in my life and there have been many such events which have led me to question my life and to finding my faith

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Mark's Faith Part 1 | The Slippery Slope of Atheism: How the Loss of Moral Law is Contributing to Societal Decline

For the most part, I think we can call ourselves blessed to be living in the western world with its ‘current’ freedoms. However, in a wo...

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bethan + mark

documenting our journey to real freedom + a self sufficient life in the sun, guided by faith, intention + wellness

about us

our blog

Mark's Faith Part 3 | Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Hole

Mark's Faith Part 2 | Unveiling the 3 Seeds of Discontent: My Journey Towards Questioning Modern Society

Mark's Faith Part 1 | The Slippery Slope of Atheism: How the Loss of Moral Law is Contributing to Societal Decline