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Brazilian retirees convert van into motorhome for cross-country travel

29.12.2025 01:07 1 min 1 source
Diário do Centro do Mundo POR
Brazilian retirees convert van into motorhome for cross-country travel
Original source: Diário do Centro do Mundo

A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple states since early 2025 in their self-converted vehicle, which features solar panels, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Their next goal is to drive to Ushuaia, Argentina.

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