After travelling to more than 50 countries and building a location-independent life, Australian entrepreneur and content creator Jake Snow has amassed an Instagram audience of 1.6 million followers. He could have chosen almost anywhere to call home. In this episode, Helen sits down with Jake to explore why he and his wife Marie chose Mallorca as the place to slow down, raise their young family and create a more permanent base after a decade of travelling the world.

Jake shares what Mallorca offers beyond the holiday experience, from the walkability and everyday lifestyle of Palma to beaches, mountains, family-friendly culture, healthcare and the growing question of schooling. He also explains why he believes renting before buying is one of the smartest things prospective residents can do, and what he learned from eventually purchasing and renovating their own property on the island.

Their conversation also traces the unconventional journey that made the move possible: meeting in Thailand, creating an online business and building a global audience, before moving into boutique hotels in Bali and developing a new project in Cape Town.

In this episode:

• Why Mallorca stood out after travelling to more than 50 countries
• How living in Mallorca differs from holidaying here
• Why Jake and Marie chose Palma for life with a young family
• The lifestyle, safety and sense of freedom they value on the island
• Schools, healthcare and the practical considerations of raising children here
• Why Jake recommends renting in Mallorca before deciding to buy
• What they learned from purchasing and renovating their Palma property
• Why trusted recommendations, local contacts and Spanish speakers matter
• The realities of working online and building a location-independent life
• How Jake and Marie built an Instagram audience of 1.6 million followers
• Their journey from travel creators to boutique hotel owners
• Why integration and learning Spanish matter when making Mallorca home
• Jake’s advice for anyone still wondering whether to make the move

For anyone contemplating a move to Mallorca, Jake offers a particularly useful perspective: that of someone who has spent years comparing different lifestyles around the world before deciding what truly matters when choosing somewhere to live.