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A mother and father chose to leave their home and embark on a journey around the world with their children, aiming to create more meaningful family time together.

Emma and Dan Niblett, parents of two boys aged eight and five, rented out their home and set off for Bali in August.

Their sons left their traditional school environment to join a pop-up school designed for kids traveling with their families who need shorter enrollment periods.

Emma shared how this journey has brought them closer as a family. "We recovered from the COVID pandemic and felt like we were repeating the same cycle," she said. "We weren’t having time together as a family." She continued, "We thought, ‘Let’s do something completely different,’ and we decided to leave and go as far as we could go."

Working remotely as a head of technology, Emma noted that they were often preoccupied with chores and daily tasks in their West Yorkshire, England home, which distracted them from quality family time.

Wanting her children to experience diverse cultures and reduce screen time, the family chose Bali as their destination.

"We knew we wanted to go to a South Asia location, so we settled on Bali," she explained. "It’s safe, cost-effective and sunny," she added.

The boys attend school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, similar to their schedule back in the U.K. "The ethos is different. They can pick their own projects, and they are learning about the local area and language," Emma remarked. "Just being with people from different backgrounds can open your eyes to so much more."

Emma told Fox News Digital she values the cultural exposure they’re gaining. "Living in Bali is really encouraging us to slow down and live in the moment," she said. "We’ve been so used to rushing around and ignoring what’s in front of us, but the Balinese culture is one of gratitude, and we’re really feeling the benefits for our family."

The Nibletts also revealed that their new lifestyle is much more affordable than life in the U.K. "It’s 20 percent of what we were paying in the U.K.," Emma said, noting that the family can have three meals in Bali for about $40 to $50 total.

While their plan is to travel for a year, Emma said they might extend their adventure if their children enjoy it. "It’s made us more mindful of the way we spend our time," she said. The family's Instagram page suggests that New Zealand is their next stop.

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