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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Molly Powell

What happened when this woman swapped her London rent for a narrowboat

  • Kyrie Morris, a 33-year-old writer, swapped her London flat for a narrowboat, reducing her living costs significantly.
  • After renovating the boat, she embarked on a 357-mile journey to Leeds.
  • Upon arrival, her engine failed, and later, a fire damaged part of the boat.
  • Despite these setbacks, Morris continues to live on her narrowboat, documenting her experiences on TikTok.
  • She describes the lifestyle as having "extreme lows" but also "extreme highs" and a sense of freedom.

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Woman reveals ‘extreme highs and lows’ of swapping London rent for a narrowboat

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