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Svenja and Sebastian Witzke from Marxzell quit their jobs and apartment five years ago to move into a camper. They travel the world, living on six square meters.
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Svenja and Sebastian Witzke from Marxzell quit their jobs and apartment five years ago to move into a camper. They travel the world, living on six squ...
Svenja and Sebastian Witzke from Marxzell quit their jobs and apartment five years ago to move into a camper. They travel the world, living on six square meters.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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