Réka Kaponay is a 13-year-old Melbourne girl who left behind the ordinary life at the age of ten to become a world traveller.
She was recently featured in the Greek media during her stay in Rhodes, where she enjoyed long walks by the beach-side.
In less than three years, Réka has visited 23 countries, and has become fluent in Hungarian and Spanish.
“So far every single country I’ve been to has given me a positive experience,” Réka writes on her blog.
Her idea of school goes far beyond walls and desks as she learns about world history, law, literature and culture first hand.
“If I would have to put a name to this, I would say that I like to think of ourselves as life learners, everyday, activating knowledge within us from the school of the world and all the living things surrounding us,” she continues.
The Kaponay family made the decision to sell their belongings and travel the world after a family vacation in California turned into a trip across the country and South America.
Réka and her twin brother Lalika, began to learn how to live only on what they needed at the age of ten, when their parents George and Bobi started operating a non-profit called EnergeticXChange, which connects people who want to exchange and share belongings.
Réka started her own travel and photography blog which has gained her thousands of followers.
She is currently living in Spain, working on her first full-length adventure novel, Dawn of The Guardian.
Although she still considers Australia home, she can’t see her adventure ending any time soon.
“I’d like to return to Australia before I’m 20 but then again, I can’t really see myself permanently settling in one spot,” she said.
“I’m very blessed, fortunate and I certainly don’t take this lifestyle for granted, but I don’t think I can go back to traditional schooling and lifestyle that I once had.
*To find out more about Réka and her travels visit www.dreamtimetraveler.com