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Kat, a 29-year-old Dutch teacher, lives in a 1989 Mitsubishi camper. She faces freezing temperatures, relies on hot water bottles, and questions her decision. Her experience highlights the gap between digital nomad expectations and the reality of van life.
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Kat, a 29-year-old Dutch teacher, lives in a 1989 Mitsubishi camper. She faces freezing temperatures, relies on hot water bottles, and questions her d...
Kat, a 29-year-old Dutch teacher, lives in a 1989 Mitsubishi camper. She faces freezing temperatures, relies on hot water bottles, and questions her decision. Her experience highlights the gap between digital nomad expectations and the reality of van life.
Belgium — fuel prices
Updated: 30.08.2026
Super E10
$2.25 /l
€1.94 · £1.66/l
151 of 168
pricier than 89% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.46 /l
€2.13 · £1.82/l
86 of 100
pricier than 85% of countries
Gazole
$2.61 /l
€2.25 · £1.93/l
153 of 166
pricier than 92% of countries
GPL
$0.93 /l
€0.81 · £0.69/l
32 of 54
pricier than 57% of countries
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The Dupont family from Hensies, Belgium, completed a year-long caravan journey across Europe, covering 36,421 km in 371 days and visiting 20 countries. The children have returned to school: two daughters passed their CEB exams, while the older sons partially passed CE1D and CE2D exams and must retake some subjects. The parents noted that homeschooling was challenging and advise notifying schools and authorities in advance about such projects.
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On Sunday, a group of travelers from Brittany set up on a plot on Rue Mathy in Eghezee without authorization. According to acting mayor Michel Dubuisson, about 20 caravans had arrived by noon, with up to 50 expected. Authorities plan to discuss the situation at a meeting on Monday evening and hope to shorten the anticipated one-month stay. The incident also highlights the lack of designated stopping areas for travelers in Namur province.
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