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British family of seven travels Europe in a motorhome

11.06.2026 14:21 1 min 1 source
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British family of seven travels Europe in a motorhome
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Amy Edwards, 40, along with her husband and five children, left the UK to travel Europe in a motorhome. The family bought the vehicle in July 2025, visited Wales, and then moved to France. Plans include Spain and Portugal. Amy homeschools the children, calling the British school system 'too rigid'.

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British family of seven travels Europe in a motorhome

11.06.2026 ilmessaggero.it ITA

🇫🇷 France — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$2.38 /l

€2.06 · £1.78/l

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pricier than 93% of countries

Petrol

$2.36 /l

€2.04 · £1.76/l

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pricier than 92% of countries

LPG

$1.25 /l

€1.08 · £0.93/l

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pricier than 85% of countries

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