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A retired couple from Argentina's Neuquén province built their own motorhome to travel across the country. The 66-year-old spouses constructed the vehicle from scratch after retiring. They have begun sharing their journeys on social media.
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A retired couple from Argentina's Neuquén province built their own motorhome to travel across the country. The 66-year-old spouses constructed the veh...
A retired couple from Argentina's Neuquén province built their own motorhome to travel across the country. The 66-year-old spouses constructed the vehicle from scratch after retiring. They have begun sharing their journeys on social media.
Updated: 04.07.2026
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