- A British couple sold all their belongings to embark on a full-time world travel adventure with their two young children
- By living on a budget of around £30 (KSh 5,000) a day, the family saves approximately KSh 276,000 annually compared with living in the UK
- The parents practise “world-schooling” on the road, allowing their children to learn through real-life cultural experiences without screen time
A couple who left their home in the UK to travel full-time with their young children have revealed how their lifestyle helps them save approximately KSh 276,000 every year.
Source: Facebook
Ruth Rowe, 34, and her husband, Steven, 35, sold their car, furniture and other belongings through online marketplaces before buying a one-way ticket to Sri Lanka in 2023.
The couple decided to leave their barn conversion in Herefordshire to spend more time with their two children, Aurora, four, and Atlas, three, before they entered the formal school system.
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Living on the Road Saves the Family Thousands Annually
According to a report by The Mirror, the family spends approximately £280 (KSh 46,000) a month travelling through different countries, compared with the £420 (KSh 69,000) they spent monthly on living costs in the UK.
The difference allows the family to save approximately KSh 23,000 every month, amounting to around KSh 276,000 annually.
The family has visited 17 countries, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador and Indonesia. They typically stay in Airbnb accommodation for four weeks at a time.
Their travels are funded through Steven's remote online coaching business, which allows him to continue working while the family explores different destinations.
Parents Embrace World-Schooling While Travelling
The couple has embraced “world-schooling”, an approach that allows their children to learn through everyday experiences and exposure to different cultures rather than relying solely on a traditional classroom environment.
Their children develop practical skills by counting using local currencies, learning languages while travelling and exploring nature in the countries they visit.
Ruth shared that the children receive no screen time during their travels. She explained that the experience has helped them develop patience and creativity while building confidence throughout their global journey.
Travel Family Jokes About Its Social Media Following
In a light-hearted video posted on the Instagram account @digitalrowemads on 21 October 2026, the Rowe family joked about its social media presence.
The post was captioned:
“We did it. We found our niche 😂😅. But seriously, our life is cool, so follow along, yeah.”
The video shows the family of four dancing together on a scenic, grassy hill overlooking a sprawling lake and surrounding mountains.
Text displayed over the clip humorously reads:
“We found our niche, being a full-time travel family with a really small following.”
Watch the family's Instagram reel below:
Social Media Users React to the Family's Video
The playful video resonated with fellow travel creators and followers, who shared supportive messages and laughed along in the comments section.
@mrandmrshtravel said: “Love this 🙌.”
@intwothesunset wrote: “Us too 😂!”
@fivefindinghome shared: “😍😍 haha, love this 🙌.”
@enchantedtraveladventures.llc added: “You do not have a small following!”
American woman leaves US to start afresh in Kenya
TUKO.co.ke reported that American woman Taneka J relocated to Kenya with her two daughters after leaving behind her former life in the United States.
She said moving to Nairobi gave her a sense of peace and freedom while allowing her to live on a smaller budget than she had abroad.
Taneka also runs a fashion boutique in Nairobi to support her new life.
Source: TUKO.co.ke