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Indoor Playgrounds

New van, new adventures! A giant learning experience for us again, as not just with Freya and how she and we travel, but also what this van has and what it needs.

Posted bythomas ottoMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024Posted inAustria, GermanyTags:playgroundLeave a comment on Indoor Playgrounds

Say My Name!

New Van needs a new name! I ain’t got a thing, so need your help. Hubi was absolutely perfect for two. Exactly two. For two point one or more, an absolute no go. So we upgraded. I cashed out my 401k into what I consider a better investment. But it needs a name! Being asContinue reading “Say My Name!”

Posted bythomas ottoMarch 25, 2024Posted inGermanyTags:Hubi4 Comments on Say My Name!

The Albsteig: Castles and Beergardens

It’s German, so the Albstieg hiking path has to get its 3-character abbreviation, the HW1.

Posted bythomas ottoApril 17, 2022February 1, 2023Posted inGermanyTags:hw12 Comments on The Albsteig: Castles and Beergardens

Campervan in Winter?

Yes we can! For a winter test, we went with the brother in law (his camper shown) up on the Swabian alb over Xmas for some hiking and winter camping!

Posted bythomas ottoApril 16, 2022April 21, 2022Posted inGermanyTags:Campervan, Hiking, Hubi, Northern Ice Field1 Comment on Campervan in Winter?

Back in Action!

Looks like going back to South America is still not an option for a while, and with camper vans in Germany being worth their weight in gold… We reimported Hubi! Couldn’t sell it, it’s worth a lot, has original german papers… easy stuff! Transport and shipping was relatively easy (€€€) and getting German Obermacht acceptanceContinue reading “Back in Action!”

Posted bythomas ottoApril 15, 2022Posted inGermanyTags:Campervan, Hubi1 Comment on Back in Action!
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