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Swedish couple restores 1990s caravan for summer staycation

23.06.2026 08:48 1 min 1 source
Sydsvenskan SWE
Swedish couple restores 1990s caravan for summer staycation
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Leonore, 37, and David Cortes Holmström, 45, renovated an old 1990s caravan after a nightmare renovation of their dream house. The caravan is used for summer staycation and is part of their goal for a simpler, more balanced life.

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Swedish couple restores 1990s caravan for summer staycation

23.06.2026 Sydsvenskan SWE Original source

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