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Full-time job and camper van life due to housing shortage

16.02.2026 09:00 1 min 1 source
SWR DEU
Full-time job and camper van life due to housing shortage
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A woman in Germany switched to living in a camper van due to an inability to find an affordable apartment that allows dogs. She works full-time remotely and uses the van's mobility to combine work and travel. She cites the lack of a permanent social environment as the main drawback.

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Full-time job and camper van life due to housing shortage

16.02.2026 SWR DEU

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