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Couple lives in motorhome for 10 years, no plans to return to conventional life

03.09.2026 13:01 1 min 1 source РУС
Racing.nl NLD

Karen and Myles Davies from the village of Milverton have lived in a 7.5-meter motorhome named Scoobie for ten years, covering about 177,000 kilometers across 30 countries. Renting a house used to cost them over 1,550 euros per month, while their current living expenses, including fuel and food, range between 1,750 and 2,350 euros per month. The couple started their journey in 2016 as a year-long experiment, but after five weeks Karen said she did not want to go back. They earn income through investments, rental property, writing, and yoga teaching, and continue to pay taxes.

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