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Three couples embark on caravan trips: from Austria to Scotland

28.02.2026 08:03 1 min 1 source
ardmediathek.de DEU
Three couples embark on caravan trips: from Austria to Scotland
Original source: ardmediathek.de

A German couple is trying camping for the first time, having purchased a used caravan for €5,000 for a trip to the Scottish Highlands. They face challenges: loading the long vehicle train onto a ferry and navigating left-hand traffic in the UK. A TV program about this journey will air on February 28, 2026.

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Beginners head to Scotland with a used caravan

28.02.2026 ardmediathek.de DEU Original source

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