Couples are surprised as full-time motorhome life in Europe cuts the cost of living
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The couple swapped corporate jobs and lifetime rental payments for traveling the world — and say the move has significantly reduced their living expenses. They were as surprised as everyone else.
Karen Davies, 58, and Myles Davies, 59, spend about $2,000 to $2,700 a month driving across Europe, they said. Their rent alone was about $1,800, said SWNS media.
Now they travel regularly without additional costs.
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The couple, who are based in the UK, left their high-pressure corporate jobs in 2016 for what they planned to be a one-year break, only to never return.
Before making this change, the two said they were burned out by working for many years without stopping.
Karen and Myles Davies, pictured here, left their shops to travel across Europe in a car for less than the rent they were paying. (SWNS)
Balancing multiple businesses and working seven days a week “almost broke them,” says Karen Davies – leaving them exhausted and unfulfilled.
“We had to make difficult decisions, and leaving was not easy, but it was necessary,” she said.
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Now, nearly ten years later, they’ve traveled more than 110,000 miles in 30 countries, living full-time in their motor home, which they call “Scoobie.”
“You have to make choices that bring you happiness.”
Since hitting the road, the pair have traveled across much of Europe, from Norway to Portugal, and parts of northern Africa, including Morocco.
Myles Davies now manages his income through investments and rental properties, while Karen Davies works as a writer and yoga teacher, allowing them to keep traveling while earning a living.
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Karen Davies said lifestyle has changed their priorities.
In nearly ten years, the couple has traveled 110,000 miles in 30 countries in their car named “Scoobie,” pictured above. (SWNS)
“We live a simple life in a very small space, and simplicity has given us meaningful moments, people and experiences,” she said.
While the couple says the lifestyle has been rewarding, it hasn’t been without its challenges.
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They have had to navigate changing travel rules, including restrictions tied to Brexit, which limit how long they can stay in certain European countries, SWNS reports.
Destinations have become more crowded in recent years, forcing couples to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations.
Even with those challenges, the couple said their approach has changed over time.
The couple funds their trip through investments, rent and Karen Davies’ work as a writer and yoga teacher. (SWNS)
“In our first years together, we drove like crazy,” says Karen Davies.
He added that they are now taking a slower approach, focusing more on exploring destinations and focusing more on deep discovery.
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In about 10 years, they have no plans to return to a traditional lifestyle, they said.
“Life is too short to have regrets,” said Karen Davies. “You have to make choices that bring you happiness.”
