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British family of seven travels Europe in motorhome, homeschooling children

11.06.2026 19:15 1 min 2 sources РУС
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British family of seven travels Europe in motorhome, homeschooling children
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In Brief

Amy Edwards, 40, along with her husband and five children, left their home in Stoke-on-Trent in May 2025. They bought a motorhome in July 2025, spent summer in Wales, then headed to France. Plans include Spain and Portugal. The children do not attend traditional school; older ones didn't return after the pandemic, younger ones never attended. Amy calls British school 'too rigid' and bases learning on children's interests. She says the cost of living abroad is lower.

Journey and education

Amy Edwards, 40, together with her husband and five younger children, left their home in Stoke-on-Trent in May 2025. The family purchased a motorhome in July 2025, spent the summer in Wales, and then traveled to France. Their plans include visiting Spain and Portugal.

Amy practices homeschooling: the older children did not return to school after the pandemic, and the younger ones have never attended. Learning is based on the children's interests. Amy describes traditional British school as 'too rigid'. She notes that the cost of living abroad is lower and the climate is better for their lifestyle.

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