Celeb Couple's Bold Move: Selling Mansion for Van Life Adventure

A couple who decided to break free from their daily routine has spent the past four years exploring the globe in their beloved campervan, after selling all their possessions. Chris and Marianne Fisher took the plunge in January 2020, hitting the road in Trudy, their trusty 20-year-old Fiat Ducato campervan, which they purchased for £18,500 two years earlier. Leaving behind an established NHS career and a spacious six-bedroom home, the Fishers journeyed across 29 countries, racking up an astounding 67,000 miles.

This transformative “live for now” moment led them to clear out their Telford, Shropshire, home and rent it out to fund their travels. Now virtual stars, 54-year-old Chris and 56-year-old Marianne have won hearts worldwide through their travel vlogs, which have amassed an incredible 28 million views, gaining over 180,000 fans online. Their recent homecoming on Sunday (August 9) was celebrated with over 100 supporters lining the streets of Ironbridge, the very place where their adventure began.

Feeling "overwhelmed" by the warm reception from their followers, the couple is eager for their next journey, which is already in the planning stages. Marianne, a former theater admin worker, expressed immense pride in their journey, saying, "I really feel if we do nothing else in our life, we've accomplished something fantastic. When we left, everyone said: ‘You can’t drive around the world in a two-wheel drive Fiat Ducato.’ But she's done it." Chris chimed in, reminiscing about unforgettable moments: “We drove by Mount Fuji, passed the Taj Mahal in India, and watched elephants stroll in front of our van at Kruger National Park—experiencing leopards and lions up close was simply fantastic.”

The thrill of travel has always been in their hearts, and they had envisioned spending their retirement on the road. "At some point, you realize life is finite," Chris shared. "You reach a stage where you think we might not make it to retirement. We need to seize the moment." With courage, they stepped outside the conventional box and transformed