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Vanlife on the rise: from solo travel to living in 5 m²

11.07.2026 01:13 1 min 2 sources
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Vanlife on the rise: from solo travel to living in 5 m²
Original source: stern.de

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28-year-old Luika lives in a converted van on Tenerife, while a Spanish couple has been living in a 5 m² caravan for almost four years. In Germany, the number of motorhomes exceeded one million.

The vanlife movement continues to attract people seeking freedom and savings. 28-year-old Luika, an architect by training, sold her excess belongings, converted a Volkswagen, and moved to Tenerife for surfing. During the pandemic, she had to temporarily leave the van due to restrictions, which made her appreciate this lifestyle even more.

A Spanish couple has been living in a five-square-meter caravan for almost four years. They report reduced expenses, using diesel heating, solar panels, and two butane gas bottles per year.

In Germany, the number of registered motorhomes exceeded one million for the first time in April 2025.

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