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British mother travels Europe with five children in a caravan, heading to Spain

12.06.2026 21:20 1 min 1 source
ElHuffPost SPA
British mother travels Europe with five children in a caravan, heading to Spain
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Amy, a 40-year-old mother of five from the UK, switched to homeschooling after the COVID-19 pandemic and began traveling Europe in a caravan. The family plans to buy land in Spain or Portugal for self-sufficient farming. Amy says this lifestyle lets children learn through their interests and spend time outdoors.

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British mother travels Europe with five children in a caravan, heading to Spain

12.06.2026 ElHuffPost SPA

🇪🇸 Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.92 /l

€1.66 · £1.43/l

91 of 132

pricier than 68% of countries

Petrol

$1.81 /l

€1.57 · £1.36/l

92 of 133

pricier than 68% of countries

LPG

$1.21 /l

€1.05 · £0.90/l

40 of 48

pricier than 81% of countries

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