Living in Brazil, the privileges of Ali Priestley's international expat lifestyle sat in sharp contrast with the searing poverty and constant threat of kidnap. With Covid surging out of control, Ali was left trapped and alone. Her escape? Buy a business – sight unseen and 10000 km away – then race to the airport…

Find out more at the Great Move North website - https://www.greatmovenorth.com/

Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.