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Julia Böttcher-Andresen and Ole Andresen sold all their belongings and bought a 15-ton expedition motorhome. They plan to spend Christmas this year on the road, starting with a specific destination.
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Julia Böttcher-Andresen and Ole Andresen sold all their belongings and bought a 15-ton expedition motorhome. They plan to spend Christmas this year on...
Julia Böttcher-Andresen and Ole Andresen sold all their belongings and bought a 15-ton expedition motorhome. They plan to spend Christmas this year on the road, starting with a specific destination.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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