Piet and Astrid from Oostdijk on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee have opened their driveway for free overnight stays for camper vans through the platform Welkom op mijn Oprit (WOMO). It is one of three such spots on the island participating in the international network.
The WOMO community has 26,000 members and 550 driveways across Europe, as well as in New Zealand, Canada, and Ecuador. Unlike the previous initiative Welcome to My Garden, where guests could pitch a tent in the garden, here campers only stop on the driveway. The stay is free, but campers must be self-sufficient; hosts may offer electricity and water.
Over the summer, the couple hosts guests almost every week, with visitors coming from Germany and other regions. Piet and Astrid, themselves campers, note that talking with guests lets them discover new places, such as Kapelle in Zeeland or Seroskerke. The season lasts until October, after which the hosts will set off on their own trip.