Singapore Family Sells Home and Car to Travel the World, Homeschooling Kids Along the Way

A 10-year plan comes to fruition as a Singapore family sells their home and vehicle to travel the globe for six months while homeschooling their young children, hoping to maximize shared life experiences.

On May 24, a Singaporean couple decided to sell both their apartment and car to begin an important journey with their young children, ages 5 and 6. They will embark on a six-month road trip through more than 10 countries, aiming to create lasting memories for the family.

Natasha and Shahrom revealed they have been planning this trip for over 10 years, since starting their family. Both are avid travelers and previously honeymooned by traveling to Mongolia. Selling the Singapore flat is just one part of their preparation—financial, mental, and helping the children adjust before the real journey begins.

Although the children will not attend regular school for several months, Natasha teaches them through daily journaling, online reading materials, and having them manage their own luggage and belongings to develop life skills and responsibility during travel.

Shahrom, a professional photographer, acknowledges that traveling with young children is not easy, requiring adjustments to food, accommodation, and activities. However, they hope exposure to new cultures and cuisines will help the children develop a broader worldview, especially as they travel through China and Central Asia.

Both emphasize that "safety and health" are their top priorities. They chose to use a Malaysian-registered campervan, which is more convenient for childcare than air travel, and they avoid driving at night. They intend to use this time before their children start primary school next year to gather as many shared life experiences as possible before returning to normal life in Singapore.