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Brazilian couple converts Kombi into motorhome, plans trip to Alaska

08.09.2026 18:45 1 min 1 source РУС
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Brazilian couple converts Kombi into motorhome, plans trip to Alaska
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A couple from Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Thaís and Daniel, converted a Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome and have been traveling for two years. They have visited Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile and are currently in Brazil. Their next goal is to drive from Ushuaia to Alaska.

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