Living in the fast lane: 66-year-old discovered Europe with Elvis!

Living in the fast lane: 66-year-old discovered Europe with Elvis!

Marlis Rudatus has been living a new life for over a year. The 66-year-old has left the norms of her everyday life so far when she met her motorhome, called "Elvis" for the first time in November 2022. Love at first glance could be said, whereby this feeling refers not only to the vehicle, but also to the freedom of travel. In April 2023 Marlis and her “Elvis” started their exciting journey through Germany and beyond.

The decision to leave the familiar surroundings in Wittelsbacher Land was a turning point for Marlis. From a "stink -normal life" in a usual routine to an adventurous tour of Europe - this lifestyle requires courage and determination. "It's a whole new world," she says, while enjoying the newly gained prospects of freedom and being on the road.

vanlife as a lifestyle

The phenomenon of the vanlife has now found many followers, and Marlis is no exception. The movement is being discussed extensively on the Internet, and more and more people are deciding to live and travel in the motorhome. For some it is the perfect way to escape everyday stress, while others drift the thirst for adventure. But for Marlis, this decision also has a deeper meaning: it not only researches new places, but also finds itself.

The decision to live in the motorhome was not easy. It meant letting go of many properties and concentrating on the essentials. "I sold everything I no longer need. It feels liberating," explains Marlis. With "Elvis" as a loyal companion at her side, she begins to discover the beauties of Europe, from picturesque coastal cities to the majestic mountains.

Marlis now often sleeps under the stars and hits many different people on the way. "Sometimes I think the best conversations take place in a motorhome," she says with a smile. Your journey is not only a physical, but also an emotional discovery tour that stimulates her to think about her past and develop new dreams of future.

This kind of life also requires special flexibility. The unexpected challenges that travel entails make the adventure exciting. "You have to constantly adapt, find new ways and be able to deal with the unplanned," says Marlis, while holding an idyllic place on the lake to take a break.

The paths she takes are often not planned. Marlis reports on her love for spontaneity: "I like to be surprised. Sometimes I just stop to enjoy the landscape or discover a new café." With every new stop and every new city, your passion for adventure is growing.

In addition, she uses the time to take pictures and document her experiences in a blog that she shares with friends and family. "It is a way to give others a piece of my trip," she emphasizes. Her recordings of breathtaking landscapes and maritime life reflect the joy that inspires them.

Like many other adventurers who live in a motorhome, Marlis ’trip also proves to be a constant search for the next destination. "I can't get tired of discovering new things. The fire burns in me," she says with a sparkle in her eyes.

These little stories of freedom and courage, which also inspire many others, to go similar paths. Marlis Rudatus and her “Elvis” stand for the new form of travel and life, which shows us that we can change the direction of our lives at any time. Further information about your exciting experiences and the developments on your journey are in a current article at www.augsburger-allgemeine.de read.