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Paul (66) from Capelle aan den IJssel sold his house and now lives in a camper, saying he doesn't have to do anything but breathe. Another couple, Paul (59) and Ingrid (57), sold their home and quit jobs to travel Europe.
More Dutch people are choosing camper life. Paul (66) from Capelle aan den IJssel sold his house and now enjoys his freedom in a camper. 'I don't have to do anything. Just breathe,' he said.
Another couple, Paul (59) and Ingrid (57), sold their home in October 2024, quit their jobs, and bought a camper for permanent travel across Europe. They plan to live on the road about eight months a year, as long as health permits. Their vehicle is equipped with solar panels and batteries for self-sufficiency.
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Paul, 66, from Capelle aan den IJssel sold his house and now lives in a motorhome. He says he doesn't have to do anything except breathe. The man enjo...
Paul, 66, from Capelle aan den IJssel sold his house and now lives in a motorhome. He says he doesn't have to do anything except breathe. The man enjoys his freedom and has no regrets about his decision.
A Dutch couple, Paul (59) and Ingrid (57), sold their house, quit their jobs in October 2024, and bought a motorhome to travel Europe full-time. They ...
A Dutch couple, Paul (59) and Ingrid (57), sold their house, quit their jobs in October 2024, and bought a motorhome to travel Europe full-time. They plan to be on the road for about eight months a year, as long as their health permits. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and batteries for self-sufficiency.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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A Dutch couple, Paul (59) and Ingrid (57), sold their house and quit their jobs to travel Europe in a motorhome. They purchased a self-contained motorhome with four berths and spend about eight months a year on the road, funded by the house sale and freelance work. The couple intends to continue traveling as long as they are physically able.
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