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Spanish educator Santi Baeza has been living and working from a converted van for five years. He states this lifestyle saves him at least €750 per month by eliminating rent and utility bills.
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Spanish educator Santi Baeza has been living and working from a converted van for five years. He states this lifestyle saves him at least €750 per mon...
Spanish educator Santi Baeza has been living and working from a converted van for five years. He states this lifestyle saves him at least €750 per month by eliminating rent and utility bills.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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