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The documentary series «Crazy About Camping» (Season 1, Episode 10) will air on June 12, 2026 at 09:50 on MDR. The episode features open-fire cooking, full-time campsite living, and the story of a camper with 50 years of experience
MDR continues its documentary series «Crazy About Camping» (original title: Verrückt nach Camping). Episode 10 of Season 1 will air on June 12, 2026 at 09:50.
This episode shows open-fire cooking, living on a campsite as a permanent residence, and the story of a camper with 50 years of experience.
The 30-episode series covers life at four campsites in Germany: in the Alps, on the North Sea, and in the Lüneburg Heath and Dübener Heide. It focuses on motorhome and caravan owners, their daily routines and leisure activities, including dog training, coming-of-age celebrations, and paragliding
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MDR will air episode 10 of the documentary series 'Crazy About Camping' on June 12, 2026 at 09:50. The episode features cooking over an open fire, liv...
MDR will air episode 10 of the documentary series 'Crazy About Camping' on June 12, 2026 at 09:50. The episode features cooking over an open fire, living on a campsite as a permanent residence, and a camper with 50 years of experience.
A 30-episode documentary series visits four campsites in Germany: in the Alps, on the North Sea, in the Lüneburg and Dübener Heaths. It focuses on mot...
A 30-episode documentary series visits four campsites in Germany: in the Alps, on the North Sea, in the Lüneburg and Dübener Heaths. It focuses on motorhome and caravan owners, their daily routines and leisure activities, including dog training, coming-of-age celebrations, and paragliding.
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