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Arlette and Dani Wild moved into a camper van a year ago and live in it permanently. They work as paramedics at the Glarus Cantonal Hospital and state that they don't need much to be happy.
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Arlette and Dani Wild moved into a camper van a year ago and live in it permanently. They work as paramedics at the Glarus Cantonal Hospital and state...
Arlette and Dani Wild moved into a camper van a year ago and live in it permanently. They work as paramedics at the Glarus Cantonal Hospital and state that they don't need much to be happy.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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pricier than 91% of countries
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