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Sascha and Isabelle Bozzale from Unna spent 11 months and €32,000 converting a van into a camper. They set off for Albania, where wild camping is allowed. A film about their journey will air on July 5, 2026 on ARD.
Sascha and Isabelle Bozzale from Unna completed an 11-month DIY camper conversion and embarked on their first trip to Albania. The project budget was €32,000, made possible by living with parents.
The route includes the cities of Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër and Tirana, as well as wild camping on the coast and rafting in the Osum Canyon. Wild camping is permitted in Albania.
A film about their journey will be broadcast on July 5, 2026 on ARD.
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Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna spent 11 months and €32,000 converting a van into a camper. They are traveling to Albania, where wild camping is s...
Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna spent 11 months and €32,000 converting a van into a camper. They are traveling to Albania, where wild camping is still permitted. A documentary about their journey will air on July 5, 2026 on ARD.
Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna completed an 11-month self-build of a camper van and set off on their first trip to Albania. The project cost €32,...
Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna completed an 11-month self-build of a camper van and set off on their first trip to Albania. The project cost €32,000, made possible by living rent-free with parents. The route includes Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Tirana, with wild camping on the coast and rafting in the Osum Canyon.
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Albania attracts more tourists, but van travelers can still find secluded spots. Wild camping is allowed except in protected areas. Overnight costs range from €10 to €15.
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