My wife and I sold our home in Texas and started traveling the world with our 4-year-old to find a new place to live. We've been to 29 countries so far.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 14:24

A side-by-side of a father, mother, and daughter in front of the Great Wall of China and inside a castle. — Jimmy, Brooke, and Isla Sweeney are traveling the world together to find their dream home.
Courtesy of Jimmy Sweeney

Jimmy and Brooke Sweeney decided to leave Fort Worth, Texas, with their 4-year-old daughter, Isla.
They've been traveling the world to find a home that fits their lifestyle since June 2023.
They have visited 29 countries so far and spend an average of less than $200 a day.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Sweeney, a 31-year-old dad who has been traveling the world with his wife, Brooke, and 4-year-old daughter, Isla, to find a new home since June 2023. The conversation was edited for length and clarity.