Who we are

We are Julian and Beverley Long, a married couple who when nearing 60 chose to redefine our next stage of life. After corporate careers which encompassed personal and professional growth we decided to embrace adventure and new challenges instead of following the traditional route to retirement. Our journey has taken us cycling and traveling across the world, discovering new experiences, cultures and connections. We've found that life's third chapter can be a thrilling time for exploration and transformation. Our story is one of resilience, curiosity and the belief that at any stage of life you can create a life filled with purpose and joy.

Julian and Beverley
Julian and Beverley
New Zealand 2024
New Zealand 2024

Our background and expertise

In December 2022, we made a bold decision to leave our established careers in law and estate management to cycle across the world. This choice was not made lightly but was a culmination of our 43-year relationship, where we navigated many life transitions together. Beverley began in banking before moving into family law and co-founding a family law firm. After a decade in design and project management, Julian launched a property maintenance business and later became Estates Director at an independent school. We sought something more significant than merely working towards retirement. Without making a bold decision to embark on our cycling venture, we would have stayed in our comfort zone, stayed in our safe-space of work and lifestyle. We desired time and space to shape our next chapter and aspired to live our latter years with freedom and activity rather than the typical office life we had.
We wanted to slowly explore the world through travel and to meet new people, helping us to envision a different next chapter of our lives. We sought the freedom to make our own choices without being confined by others' expectations.

New Zealand 2024
New Zealand 2024

We had already transformed a workshop into a luxury holiday retreat, planning every detail to create an inviting escape for guests. In just two years, we recouped the total cost of the conversion and achieved 40% annual return on our investment, also becoming Super-Hosts. The ability to use our experiences and ingenuity gave us confidence to take bold decisions with our lifestyle in our later years.
Beverley's successful career in family law and mediation, coupled with her Level 5 coaching and mentoring training, provides valuable expertise. Julian's background as a project manager at a high profile sports car company, followed by self-employment in property maintenance and a role as an Estates Director, adds diverse experience. Our journey highlights the power of partnership, resilience and readiness to embrace new beginnings. Through these experiences, we gained insights into managing businesses and personal reinvention, which we now share with others seeking meaningful change and development.
Drawing on our combined knowledge and perseverance, we aim to help couples navigate their retirement journey, build a fulfilling 'third chapter' and to achieve their dreams.