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Family of four lived in a camper van for a year, combining work and homeschooling

01.08.2026 11:07 1 min 1 source РУС
Business Insider MISC
Family of four lived in a camper van for a year, combining work and homeschooling
Original source: Business Insider

In August 2024, a family from Bristol set off on a year-long trip around Europe in a self-built camper van. The mother continued to run her marketing agency, while the father homeschooled their eight-year-old twins. Despite internet issues, the family adapted, and learning became more organic and travel-based. Upon return, the children went back to school, and the mother closed her business and began writing a book about vanlife for families.

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Family of four lived in a camper van for a year, combining work and homeschooling

01.08.2026 Business Insider MISC Original source

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Updated: 08.08.2026

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