Greg Berryman | No Fixed Address

And No Regrets

A few years back, I made a call to walk away from the life I’d built. I sold 2 of my Melbourne apartments, packed what I needed, and left the rest. It wasn’t a meltdown or a midlife crisis. I just knew I didn’t want to wake up in 20 years having played it safe and secure.

I certainly didn't want to die wondering. I had a dream and I wanted to live it!

I’d done the career, the property, the dinner parties, the routine. I’d even been married. She was a good friend, and I loved her at the time. But deep down, I knew I wanted freedom. I’ve only got one life, and I wanted to make the most of it.

AND I certainly didn’t want to die wondering.

Life Now

I now live most of the year on my boat based in Monaco. I also move around. Always have, always will. And to be honest, the BVI's have my name written all over them.

Spring and summer it’s Europe and the Mediterranean, The rest of the year it's mostly Southeast Asia, where the local instructors indulge me, and train me in the art of Muay Thai.

I’ve crossed an ocean solo, trekked to Everest Base Camp (Nepal), and run a marathon in Cambodia.

I don’t own much anymore, and that suits me fine. I can now sit in the front of the plane and that still tickles my fancy. Thanks to living on a yacht for so many years now, I’ve figured out what I actually need and use, and so I own very little and travel with even less. The rest just awaits my return, if indeed I do. No interest in collecting things for the sake of it. Just living simply and moving when I feel like it.

Money

I got into crypto early - back when most people were taking the piss out of it. I took a risk, backed myself, and till now, it's paid off. That’s what gives me the freedom to live this way now.

I’ve put time and money into schools and orphanages, even a stray dog home, across Southeast Asia.

That’s It, Really

I don’t miss the "old" life. I still catch up with a few people from Oz. Some understand it. Most don’t.

But Wait. What do I miss most about Melbourne?

  • South Melbourne Market dim sims (which can or could also be bought in Flinders)
  • Andrew's Hamburgers in Albert Park - and their potato cakes
  • Armstrong Street, Middle Park
  • Running around Albert Park Lake
  • The Puffing Billy Running Festival (Belgrave to Emerald)
  • The 1,000 steps (Dandenong Ranges)
  • And the choice of rail trails for bike riding (Lilydale to Warburton take a bow).