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Couple sold everything and live in a campervan, spending £30 a day

19.07.2026 05:14 1 min 2 sources
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Couple sold everything and live in a campervan, spending £30 a day
Original source: Daily Mirror

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Kath Cross, 49, and Stuart Hall, 48, sold all their belongings and moved into a 7.5m Mercedes Sprinter camper. In four years they have travelled over 40,000 km across 15 countries, including the Sahara, Europe and Scotland.

British couple Kath Cross and Stuart Hall sold everything and moved into a 7.5m Mercedes Sprinter campervan. Over four years they have covered more than 40,000 km across 15 countries, including the Sahara, Europe and Scotland.

Their average monthly expenses are £900–1200, which is less than the rent for Kath's house in Cardiff. Half of the budget goes on fuel; they cook in the van and rarely pay for entertainment. The couple earn a living by creating content for their blog Vanavigation.

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Couple sold everything to live in a campervan for £30 a day

09.05.2026 The Mirror ENG Original source

Couple sold everything to live in a campervan, spending £30 a day

09.05.2026 Daily Mirror ENG Original source

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Updated: 18.07.2026

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