On Saturday, January 31, 2026, I visited my bus. I took some time to measure a few things, as two of my sponsors naturally want to know exactly how much material is needed for the next steps. These are the kinds of tasks you don't see, but which are essential for a project of this scale to even be possible. As I was heading home, I received a call that completely changed the course of my day. It was Sander Driving School . They told me they had tried to reach Marcel by phone

Yesterday I was at the CMT in Stuttgart, the world's largest camper van trade fair. It was a real day trip: I flew from Hamburg to Stuttgart at 6:38 a.m. and back again at 5:35 p.m. Quite exciting! If I remember correctly, the last time I flew was to Italy in 2018. Oh, and once to Dubai in 2019. Why do it all in one day? Simple: My children want me to put them to bed in the evening. Family first. Arriving at the fair, I was initially overwhelmed. So many impressions, so much

Today I want to give you an honest update – about our bus, collaborations, dates and also about what this path really means. Hammer as a sponsor – more than just flooring: I'm delighted to have Hammer as a sponsor. Hammer is not only supplying the product, but also providing the complete service: An interior designer will measure the required floor area, bring samples, and later install the flooring. I'll deliberately wait until after the appointment to share more details, a

Actually, I should have completely different issues on my plate right now. Instead, I find myself caught between appointments, construction sites, and decisions that are bigger than the moment. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 25th & 26th), I had two photoshoots with the wonderful Julia. You may have already seen some of the pictures on Instagram – and they can now also be found on my new website. I'll link you here I deliberately chose her page, simply because I l

I hung up yesterday morning and knew: From now on, it's no longer in my hands. A phone call with a few questions and honest answers. And then what? Someone else continues my story. Today is Thursday, December 18, 2025. A new article about me was published in the Hamburger Morgenpost today. And because I've been getting lots of messages since then asking things like, "How does it actually work with newspaper articles?" or "Did you know what was going to be written about you?",

How our double-decker bus finally made it to the rust repair shop Sometimes there are these phases in life where everything just happens at once. Good things. Difficult things. And things that leave you momentarily unsure whether to laugh or cry. The last two weeks definitely belonged to that category. Monday, December 1, 2025 – The shocking moment On Monday we picked up the door opposite the driver's area from the workshop. Untouched. Unprocessed. Unprepared. We were shocked

1. “They are begging for money.” Anyone who uses the word "beg" should look it up first. Begging means actively, repeatedly, and urgently pleading with someone for money. In 12 weeks of owning the bus, I've only mentioned the donation account twice – once on the Campermen podcast, because Henning, out of his own enthusiasm, suggested I bring it up. Henning is a genuinely good person, a father, a dog owner, a Hamburger (resident of Hamburg), and someone you could easily call a

What a month! For us, November 2025 was all about: "Experience all emotions once" So much has happened that I absolutely want to write a detailed update for you. On November 6, 2025, SAT.1 Regional visited us – a huge moment for our vision! The Buxtehuder Wochenblatt also reported on us again on November 7, 2025. Here you can find the posts: •⁠ ⁠ SAT.1 Regional • Buxtehuder Wochenblatt And as if that weren't enough: On Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM – we were officially

A phone call that changed everything: This week has turned my life upside down once again. I've had the feeling things have quieted down in recent days. Fewer emails, less press, less feedback – almost as if the wave of attention was slowly subsiding. Think again... But then came three days that reminded me once again that life isn't linear. It unfolds in leaps and bounds. And sometimes a single phone call is all it takes to change everything. Monday: A newsroom from Bremen c

Sometimes events happen so quickly that I can hardly keep up with writing everything down. So much has happened in the last few weeks – and every single experience brings us a step closer to our big goal: a self-sufficient home on eight wheels. Podcast with Henning – CamperMen On October 21, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak with Henning from the CamperMen podcast. Henning is a camping enthusiast, a dad – and funnily enough, even from my region. We talked for an hour, laug

Today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Sebastian from NEWS5 was with us – for a TV shoot about our passion project: the conversion of our old Berlin double-decker bus into a self-sufficient family home on wheels. The recorded video footage will be forwarded to Sat.1, RTL, ARD, and ZDF today. We don't yet know exactly when the segment will air—perhaps tomorrow, perhaps in two or three weeks. We'll just have to wait and see. Sebastian will let me know as soon as one of the broadcast

It's astonishing how many people suddenly have an opinion, as soon as you start going your own way. Especially if this path is not the "normal" one. Since we bought our double-decker bus to turn it into a home on wheels, We receive messages daily – congratulations, kind words, but also doubts and criticism. And you know what? I understand that. Because change is a trigger – especially for those who feel deep down that they might want more from life, but don't (yet) dare to ta

Six weeks ago we decided not to give up – but to start anew. With a lot of courage and an old double-decker bus, which is now going to become our home. And today? Today newspapers report on us, editorial offices call, photographers come by – and even a TV station wants to tell our story. Media coverage that speaks for itself September 12, 2025 – Buxtehuder Wochenblatt 29.09.2025 – Süderelbe24 October 5, 2025 – Hamburger Abendblatt October 12, 2025 – Hamburger Morgenpost (MOPO

Seit meinem letzten Blogartikel am 29.09.2025 ist unglaublich viel passiert. Ich hatte kaum Zeit zum Durchatmen – und ehrlich gesagt, will ich das auch gar nicht. Denn genau dafür hab ich angefangen. In den letzten sechs Wochen ist unser Doppeldecker-Projekt richtig durchgestartet. Das Hamburger Abendblatt, die Hamburger Morgenpost und auch der Weser Kurier haben über uns berichtet. Der nächste Redaktions-Termin steht schon am 15.10. an – und das Beste: Ein TV-Sender hat ange

Newspaper articles, online reports – and we're already receiving inquiries from radio and TV. We took delivery of our double-decker bus on September 4th, and since then, attention to our expansion project has been growing daily. Our path into the media September 4th: First newspaper article written, published on September 13th in the Buxtehuder Wochenblatt → Read article September 27: Second article, online at Süderelbe 24 since September 29 → Read article October 2nd: The H

That's what we were told when we ventured onto the bus's large front display. And honestly, we all had that brief moment where we thought – I hope this goes well. A few days have passed, and I have some news to share. A week ago, I was contacted by people on social media who weren't being honest. They wanted to buy bus parts from me – for far too little money and with shady intentions. Luckily, there are others too: honest, friendly people who warned me in time. Since then, I

Sometimes it feels like a dream: a double-decker bus that's gradually becoming our home and business on wheels. And then there's the growing community on TikTok and Instagram, following every screw, every new idea, and every small step forward. It's overwhelming to see how many people are interested in our journey – and that's exactly what I want to share with you today. Hey everyone, I promised you on TikTok: a new Reel when I reached 2,000 followers. Well, you'll have to wa

Hey, this is us – the Eckhoffs Normal? Boring? Not for us. We've been parents for five years – and although we've never taken a vacation and haven't left our home during that time, our lives have been anything but quiet. How it all began We met in 2019 – on a car trip to Prague with friends. We spent a weekend together there at an event. We spent weekends together, then lived in a shared apartment – and quickly realized: living with others wasn't for us. So, in 2019, we moved

Today, Thursday, September 4th, at 9:00 a.m., we were still on the phone with the bank to temporarily suspend our transfer limit for one day. An hour later, the editor from the Buxtehude weekly newspaper was already at our door. And then at 11:00 a.m., the call came: The vehicle – a MAN A39 DD ND 323 EEV – could be handed over today. What we had originally planned for the beginning of 2027 became reality within 5 days. And as if that weren't enough, our dear friend Ronja and

Hey, I'm Flo. Mom of two girls, 26 years old, and I've moved fourteen times in my life so far. I've seen many places, met many people, made many new beginnings – and yet I've never felt like I've truly arrived. Perhaps you know this feeling. You're sitting in your kitchen on a gray winter morning, the children are playing beside you, and a quiet, urgent longing grows within you. For sunshine. For the sea. For a different mentality, a different culture. For more life. Since be