They had both been working in a Nottinghamshire hospital
A couple who both worked on the NHS frontline during the pandemic have left their lives behind to travel the world in a campervan which they restored themselves, spending just £1,000 a month and “living almost like locals” in countries including France, Portugal and Morocco. Physiotherapists Sarah Brown, 31, and Phil Taylor, 28, met at work in 2018 and immediately bonded over their dream of becoming nomads.
The couple budgeted £2,000 a month to live on for the year, which they saved before travelling, but have been spending about £1,000 since being on the road. Phil has been busking with his saxophone on streets across Europe to continue funding their travels and make their new lifestyle sustainable for as long as possible.
Sarah said: “From the very start of our relationship, it was always the plan to travel but we were postponed by the pandemic. Converting vans became really popular during lockdown and we were quite lucky in that we bought ours just before the first lockdown came into effect so we got our van for a cheap price.
“It was make or break really.” In June 2023 they set off for France in their finished campervan for a year-long adventure around Europe and north Africa. Sarah added: “We had no idea what to expect and we naively went into it and bought a ticket for the bull fight, not knowing that they actually kill the bulls at the end. “We just sat there absolutely horrified that we were watching six bulls being killed, but it’s their tradition and it was great to witness something that’s been part of their culture for hundreds of years.”
In December, the couple plan to go to Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium. They have loved their sabbatical so much that they are now planning to extend it by a year in order to cover eastern Europe.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nottinghamshire Wilko stores among last to close this weekendBranches in Arnold and Hucknall will shut for good
Read more »
16 tributes, death and funeral notices from across NottinghamshireOur thoughts are with the friends and family affected
Read more »
Nottinghamshire widow faces £165k repayment on £16k loan from 1990sBeryl Hutchinson fears she will lose her home over a deal her late husband signed.
Read more »
Major housebuilder outlines £520m investment into NottinghamshireTim Beale, chief executive officer of Keepmoat, has expressed his delight that the company will be making a colossal push in the county, which he feels is ready to realise its potential in the near future
Read more »
Nottinghamshire Live to go behind the scenes at city's hospitalsWe will bring you interviews with staff and patients in a series of features
Read more »
Nottinghamshire traffic and travel updates for Monday, October 9We'll keep you updated as you make your way around this morning
Read more »