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Brazilian couple in motorhome crosses Malawi-Tanzania border, avoids insurance scam

01.05.2026 00:44 1 min 2 sources
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Brazilian couple in motorhome crosses Malawi-Tanzania border, avoids insurance scam
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A Brazilian couple traveling in a motorhome crossed the border from Malawi to Tanzania, paying $185 in cash for visas and insurance. At the border, an official tried to charge $60 for insurance without issuing documents, but the travelers checked the official website and obtained a policy for $35.

A Brazilian couple driving a motorhome with Brazilian plates crossed the border from Malawi to Tanzania. They paid $185 in cash for visas and mandatory insurance.

At the border, an official attempted to charge $60 for insurance without providing any documents. However, the travelers verified the official website and purchased a policy for $35, avoiding the scam.

The video of the incident, published on April 10, 2026, has garnered over 158,000 views. The couple is also known for founding Up! Motorhome, a luxury motorhome company based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit vans, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. The company has already delivered 15 vehicles and plans to double that number by 2026.

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