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Taner Şenay sold his house in Istanbul and has been living full-time in a caravan for two years. The total living area, including a winter garden, is about 100 m², with monthly costs, including the park rental, around 12,000 Turkish lira.
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Taner Şenay sold his house in Istanbul and has been living full-time in a caravan for two years. The total living area, including a winter garden, is ...
Taner Şenay sold his house in Istanbul and has been living full-time in a caravan for two years. The total living area, including a winter garden, is about 100 m², with monthly costs, including the park rental, around 12,000 Turkish lira.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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