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A Brazilian couple converted a Volkswagen Kombi minibus into a living space and set off on a journey across the country. Their current route goes through the state of Maranhão.
A Brazilian couple gave up their conventional lifestyle, converting a Volkswagen Kombi minibus into a home on wheels. They are now traveling across the country, with their current route passing through the state of Maranhão.
According to another source, the couple from Maringá started with a converted Volkswagen Kombi in 2020 and switched to a more spacious van in early 2025. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a heating system. They are traveling after retirement.
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A couple left their routine, converted a Volkswagen Kombi into a mobile home, and is traveling across the country. Their current destination is the st...
A couple left their routine, converted a Volkswagen Kombi into a mobile home, and is traveling across the country. Their current destination is the state of Maranhão.
A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple st...
A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple states since early 2025 in their self-converted vehicle, which features solar panels, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Their next goal is to drive to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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