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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.
Updated: 27.06.2026
Diesel
$2.22 /l
€1.95 · £1.68/l
122 of 133
pricier than 91% of countries
Petrol
$2.08 /l
€1.83 · £1.58/l
120 of 135
pricier than 88% of countries
LPG
$0.92 /l
€0.81 · £0.70/l
23 of 48
cheaper than 54% of countries
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