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Mallorca couple has lived in a motorhome for over 5 years without paying bills

15.08.2026 10:15 1 min 1 source РУС
El Periódico SPA
Mallorca couple has lived in a motorhome for over 5 years without paying bills
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Maribel and Vicente, a couple from Mallorca, have lived in a 10-square-meter motorhome for more than five years, traveling across Europe without paying utility bills. Their main expense is fuel, capped at 700 euros per month, and they rely on solar panels and batteries for self-sufficiency. The couple left city life to enjoy nature and tranquility, and they have no plans to return to their previous lifestyle.

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