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Real Travel Family

Freedom, family, and real adventures beyond the guidebook

Hi, we’re Cath, Jeff and Jai

We’re a UK family of 3 travelling the world full-time.

We started travelling as a family in 2024, and have now explored Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia – all without breaking the bank!

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If you’re a solo mum in the UK feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start - you are not alone. So many single mums want something different. A different lifestyle. More freedom. More flexibility. More control over their time and income. But the hardest part isn’t leaving. It’s not knowing where to start. In this video, I’m breaking down why you feel stuck, and the simple first steps you can take to start moving forward as a solo mum in the UK. Whether you’re thinking about: • Moving abroad with your child • Travelling full-time as a family • Leaving the 9–5 system • Building online income as a mum • Creating more flexibility in your life This is where you begin. ✅ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel 🌎 Download your FREE guide “Your First £100 Online” https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/your-first-100-online-q14ev8g5 💻 The “Solo Mum UK Exit Starter Kit” walks through the first practical steps to begin planning a different life https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/the-solo-mum-uk-exit-starter-kit FIND ME ON: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cathsolomumlife ► BLOG: www.realtravelfamily.com ► FREE GUIDES & MORE: https://stan.store/cathcoleman ► SAFETY WING TRAVEL INSURANCE : https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=26469080&utm_source=26469080&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌎 WHO AM I? I’m Cath and I’m a single mum to 8 year old Jai and we left the UK in July 2024 to travel the world full-time, worldschool and find freedom. After unexpectedly becoming a single mum while travelling in India, I share my stories on Instagram, on my blog and here on YouTube, to inspire other solo mums who dream of leaving the UK rat race and experience the incredible world we live in. We also share our worldschooling experiences, because travel is the best education your child (and you) can get. 🙏 GET IN TOUCH! ► Website: https://realtravelfamily.com/ ► Email: hello@realtravelfamily.com

Stuck in the UK? Do this first




5 months living in Goa with my 8 year old son.... It’s been hard at times, and I’ve had days when I’ve just wanted to get on the next plane out of here! But as we prepare to leave in 2 weeks I know we'll miss it here Check out the full video 📹 Goa | India with kids | Solo mum | digital nomad | solo mum travel | single mum travel | flexible work | online business | work from home | start business | freedom | work online | leave the UK

Five months in Goa with my 8 year old – it's not a permanent holiday!




Five months ago, I didn’t know how long we would stay in Goa, or what this season would actually change. Living here as a solo mum hasn’t been a holiday. It’s been hard at times, and I’ve had days when I’ve just wanted to get on the next plane out of here! But India has a way of making you want to stay. In this video, I’m sharing the honest reality of spending 5 months in Goa: What was harder than I expected What surprised me The practical realities of making this lifestyle work And what’s actually changed in me If you’re a single mum in the UK wondering whether a different life is possible….. this is for you. ✅ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel 🌎 Download your FREE guide “Your First £100 Online” https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/your-first-100-online-q14ev8g5 💻 The “Solo Mum UK Exit Starter Kit” walks through the first practical steps to begin planning a different life https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/the-solo-mum-uk-exit-starter-kit FIND ME ON: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cathsolomumlife ► BLOG: www.realtravelfamily.com ► FREE GUIDES & MORE: https://stan.store/cathcoleman ► SAFETY WING TRAVEL INSURANCE : https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=26469080&utm_source=26469080&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌎 WHO AM I? I’m Cath and I’m a single mum to 8 year old Jai and we left the UK in July 2024 to travel the world full-time, worldschool and find freedom. After unexpectedly becoming a single mum while travelling in India, I share my stories on Instagram, on my blog and here on YouTube, to inspire other solo mums who dream of leaving the UK rat race and experience the incredible world we live in.

5 months in Goa as a solo mum




You don’t need a perfect plan to leave the UK as a solo mum. You need clarity, income, and a safety net. In this video, I’m sharing the first 5 steps I’d take if I was starting again from scratch. If you’re seriously considering moving abroad or travelling full-time with your child, watch the full video where I break each step down properly 👉 If money feels like your biggest block, download my free guide to earning your first £100 online - https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/your-first-100-online-q14ev8g5

Don’t let your fears keep you stuck in the UK 🇬🇧 #travelwithkids #solomum #singlemum




If you’re a solo mum in the UK thinking about leaving - whether that’s travelling full-time, moving abroad, or stepping outside the 9–5 system - this is where you start. In this video, I’m breaking down the first 5 steps I would take if I had to start again from scratch as a solo mum in the UK 🇬🇧 Because most women don’t get stuck because they can't do this They get stuck because they start in the wrong order. Inside this video: • How to stabilise your finances before you leave • Why reducing your cost of living now changes everything • How to test income before making big moves • Why you should trial the lifestyle first • How to build a safety net without needing a perfect plan 💛 If money feels like your biggest block… I’ve created a free guide showing you how to earn your first £100 online….. even as a busy solo mum. Because once you earn once, everything shifts. Download it here: https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/your-first-100-online-q14ev8g5 How to Make Money Online - https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/how-to-make-money-online-16xhelnj Subscribe if you’re a UK solo mum who wants freedom, stability, and options for you and your child, without pretending it’s easy or perfect. New videos every week with practical steps, real-life experiences, and honest conversations about building a life outside the system. 🌎 Download your FREE guide “Your First £100 Online” https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/your-first-100-online-q14ev8g5 ✈️ PLUS get your FREE “Family Travel Starter Kit” https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/family-travel-starter-kit 💻 “How to make money online” - your guide to all your options to earn while travelling the world with your family - https://stan.store/cathcoleman/p/how-to-make-money-online-16xhelnj FIND ME ON: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cathsolomumlife ► BLOG: www.realtravelfamily.com ► FREE GUIDES & MORE: https://stan.store/cathcoleman ► SAFETY WING TRAVEL INSURANCE : https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=26469080&utm_source=26469080&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌎 WHO AM I? I’m Cath and I’m a single mum to 8 year old Jai and we left the UK in July 2024 to travel the world full-time, worldschool and find freedom. After unexpectedly becoming a single mum while travelling in India, I share my stories on Instagram, on my blog and here on YouTube, to inspire other solo mums who dream of leaving the UK rat race and experience the incredible world we live in. We also share our worldschooling experiences, because travel is the best education your child (and you) can get. 🙏 GET IN TOUCH! ► Website: https://realtravelfamily.com/ ► Email: hello@realtravelfamily.com

If you want to leave the UK – Start here




A day in our life as a solo mum in Goa, India🌏 This was today: 📚 Morning learning 🚶‍♀️ Walked from Patnem to Palolem in the heat 🍛 Beach lunch 📖 Jai’s hour with his tutor 🌅 Met friends on the beach as the sun went down And people ask me why I wouldn't live in the UK again 😆 If you've been feeling like you're ready to leave the UK, travel and worldschool your kids as a single mum..... Stick around and follow me for more real life solo mum travels ✌️ Solo mum | digital nomad | solo mum travel | single mum travel | flexible work | online business | work from home | start business | freedom | escape 9-5 | be your own boss | work online

A Day in our life as a solo mum living in Goa with my 8 year old son 💙 #travelwithkids #goawithkids






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