We sold everything and bought a one-way ticket to take our three children travelling

BBC Wales Friday 09 October 2026, 21:57 UTC 1 min read

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The Woolridge family sold their south Wales home and are travelling the world with no plans to return.

Woolridge (ORG) south Wales (LOCATION)

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