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Brazilian couple traded stable careers for motorhome life

12.05.2026 20:05 1 min 1 source
Sobral Online POR
Brazilian couple traded stable careers for motorhome life
Original source: Sobral Online

A former Volkswagen engineer and a civil servant have been traveling Brazil in a motorhome for over 2.5 years. They have covered the entire coast from Rio Grande do Sul to Maranhão, with a special focus on Ceará state. Their motorhome includes a kitchen, bed, shower, air conditioning, and independent power and water systems. The couple runs a blog sharing routes and motivating followers to change their lives.

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