Réka Kaponay is a young Australian author. Instead of going to school like most of her friends, Réka, her twin brother, and her parents travel to foreign countries to study and explore the world.

In the past four years, she has visited 30 countries and speaks three languages. At 14, Réka is a popular blogger with her own travel blog, Dreamtime Traveler. She is also the author of the fantasy adventure novel Dawn of The Guardian.

The Kaponay family's four-year trip through 30 countries was also a process of self-study for the four of them.

Before embarking on her world tour, the 14-year-old attended a traditional school. Receiving both a traditional and non-traditional education helped her see the benefits of studying while traveling, according to The Guardian.

While her old friend sat in the classroom, learning about the French Revolution, she walked along the corridors of the Palace of Versailles, through the mystery to judge the level of luxury of the French ruling class at that time. It was also here that the young author understood the hardship that the people of Paris had experienced.

The Réka family believes that reality is the best teacher. This is also the reason why they choose to travel to places all over the world to learn about everything, especially history, geography and culture.

Based on their many years of travel experience, Réka’s parents chose their own destinations and learning content, and determined what would be most inspiring and beneficial for their two children. Of course, they did not neglect the subjects necessary for the future, as well as the process of Réka and her siblings growing up.

In terms of content, this learning-as-you-go approach is no different from the mainstream curriculum. The difference lies in the more practical, interactive and interesting approach.

Every place the Kaponay family visited was famous for at least one subject among math, science, history, language, or culture.

Independent learning helps students enjoy learning and encourages a spirit of inquiry. According to an article published in the Journal of Education and Practice earlier this year, independent learning also contributes to a lower dropout rate in the first year.

When it comes to the benefits of traveling for education, Réka Kaponay mentions a cousin who graduated from a prestigious university in Melbourne with good grades but still struggled to find a suitable job due to lack of life experience. This, according to the 14-year-old blogger, is a problem that most people with traditional education face.

Meanwhile, studying in many places around the world helped Réka gain experience. Her future resume will definitely stand out with proven skills such as writing ability and social skills.

The journey of more than 4 years also helped her understand that there are many ways to create learning opportunities and accumulate necessary experience for future work.

Having traveled extensively, Réka has become more confident in finding mentors or experts to help her judge whether her work meets the requirements.

For her, learning is a journey. They should not be separated from each other. The Kaponay family instills in their children the idea of ​​lifelong learning as the parents themselves always learn new things with their children on the journey of discovering 30 countries.

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