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Maribel and Vicente leave home to live in a motorhome

07.09.2026 11:52 1 min 1 source РУС
VERSA POR
Maribel and Vicente leave home to live in a motorhome
Original source: VERSA

A Portuguese couple, Maribel and Vicente, have given up conventional housing to live full-time in a motorhome. They cite the benefits of mobility and freedom as key reasons for their lifestyle change.

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Maribel and Vicente leave home to live in a motorhome

07.09.2026 VERSA POR Original source

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Maribel and Vicente, known as La Pingüina en Ruta, left their apartment in Mallorca five years ago for a motorhome. Savings range from €1200 to €1400 per month, according to various reports.

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Spanish pensioners Maribel and Vicente sold their apartment in Mallorca and have been living in a motorhome for five years, traveling across Europe. They claim this lifestyle is much cheaper than maintaining an apartment: they eliminated fixed costs for electricity, water, and a car, with a monthly budget of around 2,000 euros, including a fuel limit of 700 euros. According to them, changing climates helped improve Maribel's health, who suffers from a degenerative bone disease. The couple does not plan to return to a sedentary life.

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Maribel and Vicente, retirees from Mallorca, gave up their conventional home five years ago to live in a motorhome of about 10 square meters. They travel across Europe, adjusting their routes to seasons and budget. The couple says that leaving their house cut their monthly expenses by about 1,000 euros, covering utilities and car payments. They spend around 2,000 euros a month on living and travel, with a fuel budget of 700 euros. The motorhome is equipped with appliances, including an air fryer, coffee machine, fridge, freezer, and two TVs.

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