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A Norwegian couple, aged 23 and 26, has made a drastic lifestyle change. They quit their jobs, sold their house, and plan to live in a converted vehicle. The decision was made in the summer of 2025 after they became a couple.
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A Norwegian couple, aged 23 and 26, has made a drastic lifestyle change. They quit their jobs, sold their house, and plan to live in a converted vehic...
A Norwegian couple, aged 23 and 26, has made a drastic lifestyle change. They quit their jobs, sold their house, and plan to live in a converted vehicle. The decision was made in the summer of 2025 after they became a couple.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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