A couple has opted to embark on a global journey with their six-year-old daughter, citing cost-effectiveness compared to UK living expenses. Hayley and Lewis Trow, both recruitment professionals, meticulously planned their adventure for seven months, even vacating their rented home to increase their savings.
The decision to pursue this lifestyle change was driven by a desire for more quality time together as a family. Hayley emphasized that at her daughter Nyla’s current age of six, she still craves their company, motivating them to create lasting memories now rather than later.
Since commencing their travels, the Trow family has explored various destinations such as Disneyland Paris, Bali, and Italy, with plans to visit Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Surprisingly, despite leaving their careers, they have managed to save money, attributing this to lower travel costs compared to their previous UK expenses.
Hayley explained that by budgeting for midrange travel expenses, they have been able to spend less on the road than they did back home, leading to a realization of the high living costs in the UK. Reflecting on their previous expenditures, they discovered they were spending significantly more in the UK, including substantial amounts on rent, bills, and daily activities, compared to their current costs in Bali.
Their journey has not only provided them with new experiences but has also shed light on the financial benefits of their unconventional lifestyle change.