Urgent message to all road users – and keep an eye on Instagram
- Flo Eckhoff
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
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 a few weeks earlier but hadn't been able to. Why wasn't I surprised? Simple: Marcel is the more introverted of the two of us. While I eagerly await calls, he regularly manages to put his phone down the moment he hears a buzz. (Laughs.)
The driving school hadn't contacted me without reason. They had seen my newspaper articles and
They had seen the TV commercials and were already familiar with my project. Furthermore, Marcel had obtained his Class C driver's license at the Sander driving school in Buxtehude in November 2025 – self-financed. Therefore, a connection already existed to build upon.
I was then told that they were interested in supporting my project. And quite honestly, that news wasn't just the best of the day, but also the only truly positive thing about that car trip. On the way there, it felt like the only people on the road were complete freaks, and on the way back I was stuck in traffic on the A1. But we all know how it is:
Getting upset about it won't do any good. So I'd rather focus on the good things.
Tomorrow, or at the latest on Tuesday, I'll call the Sander driving school again to delve deeper into the subject and discuss the next steps. In February, I'll get down to the nitty-gritty of getting my driver's licenses. I currently have a Class B license, but I'm planning to get a Class A license (unrestricted motorcycle) and a Class CE license (truck with trailer). The Class BE license is automatically included. I'm really looking forward to it and can't wait to tackle this next milestone.
Next, I'd like to share something with you.
I just uploaded my first online product . You can find it right here on my website. Simply click on "Offers" and then select the last category, "Online Products." This is just the beginning: In the coming weeks, I'll be publishing more online products... for different niches, various needs, and very specific concerns. My goal is to create content that delivers real value and doesn't just exist somewhere on the internet.
And that brings me to the next important piece of information:
On Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, 2026, I will be at the I will be represented at the Caravanning trade fair in Hamburg . I would particularly like to draw your attention to Sunday, because there at 4:00 pm I will be presenting my bus project on the living room stage together with Raphael Vogt – actor, camper and father.
The CMT trade fair in Stuttgart was very well attended, and the level of interest was palpable. That's exactly what I want to build on in Hamburg. Let's pack the place! This fair is something really special for me, because as a Hamburg native, it definitely feels like a home game. And don't worry: there will be more trade fairs in 2026 where you can meet me in person.
Currently, vanunddavon is even giving away trade fair tickets – feel free to check it out. I've already given my own free tickets to the media team, as the project will of course continue to be comprehensively covered and documented.
You can find me on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the Caravanning Fair in Hamburg.
📍Hall B4, Booth 333
⏰ at 4:00 PM
Feel free to approach me there, ask me questions, take photos with me, or simply start a conversation. If we click on a personal level, we can also exchange numbers.
And because this day apparently didn't offer enough news, here's one more to finish: Kabel 1 called me – I think it was Thursday evening. Filming is supposed to start as soon as my bus is back from the garage. It currently doesn't have underbody protection, as this was removed by the dry ice blasting. Therefore, we're deliberately waiting for better weather for the transfer and the drive home.
So, my dears, that was a whole lot of really good news for now.
See you next time.
Very best regards,
Flo
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