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7 Expensive Mistakes Tourists Make Driving in Europe
Learn about 7 expensive mistakes Americans and Canadians make driving in Europe, and how to avoid them. Driving in Europe has key differences and rules you need to know before a Europe road trip. Save time, and money with these Europe travel tips.
The Most SPACIOUS 144″ Mercedes Sprinter Van Ever | VAN TOUR
Welcome to our Scandinavian cabin inspired camper van tour. For our third DIY camper van conversion, in the 144” Mercedes Sprinter, we achieved the perfect van layout. See how we built an open & spacious camper van for full-time van life.
15 Best Tools for a DIY Camper Van Conversion for Van Life
Wondering how to convert a van? The first step is to buy the right woodworking tools for your DIY van build. Make your campervan conversion easy with these essential tools.
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Welcome to Hopeful Explorers. We are Christian and Sita, at the end of 2020 Sita left her career in Pharmaceuticals, and we sold our hill top house in Switzerland to travel the world with our three dogs to pursue a life of happiness, and adventure.
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