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Couple Converts Truck for European Travel, Prioritizing Family Time Over Possessions
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Couple Converts Truck for European Travel, Prioritizing Family Time Over Possessions

From NRC Handelsblad · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Niels van den Akker and Pascale Broks are converting a truck into a mobile home for European travel.
  • The couple plans to combine work and vacation, with Broks visiting medical contacts and Van den Akker managing his IT business remotely.
  • They prioritize quality time with their children over material possessions like paintings and jewelry.

Niels van den Akker, 56, and Pascale Broks, 55, are embarking on an unconventional journey across Europe, transforming a truck into a fully equipped mobile living space. This ambitious project reflects their desire for a life less ordinary, blending adventure with their professional lives.

The couple envisions their travels as a harmonious mix of work and leisure. Broks intends to utilize the trip to visit her professional contacts within the medical field, leveraging the mobility to maintain her career connections. Meanwhile, Van den Akker will continue to manage his IT company remotely, ensuring business operations remain uninterrupted.

We don't spend money on paintings and jewelry, but on quality time with the children.

— Niels van den AkkerExplaining the couple's priorities regarding spending and family.

Central to their philosophy is a strong emphasis on family and experiences over material wealth. They explicitly state a preference for investing in quality time with their children rather than accumulating possessions such as paintings or jewelry. This decision underscores their commitment to prioritizing relationships and shared moments during their extensive European tour.

It will be a combination of work and vacation.

— Pascale BroksDescribing the planned nature of their European travels.
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Originally published by NRC Handelsblad in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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