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The Maaß family from Hanover sold their house and bought the Camping-Oase Eider campsite in Schleswig-Holstein for one million euros. In the first season, the campsite faced storms and a lack of guests. The Arte documentary explores the challenges of running a campsite.
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The Maaß family from Hanover sold their house and bought the Camping-Oase Eider campsite in Schleswig-Holstein for one million euros. In the first sea...
The Maaß family from Hanover sold their house and bought the Camping-Oase Eider campsite in Schleswig-Holstein for one million euros. In the first season, the campsite faced storms and a lack of guests. The Arte documentary explores the challenges of running a campsite.
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