The Schirmis – Who are they anyway?
The Schirmis: The Travelling Family in their Vintage Motorhome
We are the Schirmis: Anne, Henrik, our two sons Anton and Edgar, our dog Janis, and our cat Jimi.
Since 1 April 2024, we've been living permanently in our vintage motorhome and travelling through Europe. As a travelling family, we've consciously chosen more time together, freedom and adventure. Instead of the daily grind and fixed routines, we spend our days on the road, discovering new places and learning together as a family.
We've deregistered from Germany, are living as a free-learning family, and want to consciously shape the precious time with our children. Our travel blog documents our experiences, challenges, and special moments on our journey.
The creative mind behind the Schirmis
From Rügen. Sailor.Tornado.Optimist. Strategist. Cat person.Night owl.Planner. Pacifist. Nerd. Someone with ADHD. Anti-fascist. Mum.
Anne organises our trips, comes up with new ideas and keeps everything running smoothly. As an author, designer and project developer, she makes sure there’s rarely a dull moment for the Schirmis.
The resting place of the umbrella folk
Driver. Craftsman.Fish head.A vet’s son. A lark. A realist.Classic car enthusiast.Salad-blogger. Anti-fascist. Dog-person. Dad.
Henrik is our mechanic, problem-solver, and travel blogger. He writes most of the blog posts and ensures our home on four wheels keeps rolling reliably through Europe.
And they are also included:
Anton & Edgar
Adventurers. Tornados. Free spirits. Brown-eyed ones. Gluttons. Ruffians. Sweet-toothed ones. Chatterboxes. Children of nature. Explorers. Inventors. Clowns. Animal lovers. Athletes. Climbers. Kind-hearted people.
Every day, the two of them show us just how exciting the world can be. They’re learning as they go, discovering new cultures and turning our trip into a real family adventure.
Female dog Janis
Pain in the neck. Daddy´s Girl. Labrador. Glutton. Children’s play equipment. Clumsy oaf. Alarm system. Protector. Companion. Friend. Chewbacca. Snorer. Rubbish bin.
Janis has been part of our family for nearly 4 years and has been with us every kilometre of our journey.
Jimi the tomcat
Outdoor cat. Mummy’s boy. Pain in the neck. Shelter cat. Cuddle expert. Early riser. Glutton. Hunter. Watchdog. Janis’s protector. Bully. Tick magnet.
Jimi regularly provides entertainment, little adventures and plenty of cuddles in the motorhome.
Our motorhome – a home on four wheels
Since 1 April 2024, our 1987 Iveco Daily I, fitted with a Niesmann & Bischoff Clou 670 conversion, has been our home.
Through numerous alterations and modernisations, we have adapted the classic car to suit our needs. These include, amongst other things, a dry-separation toilet, new electrical systems, modern refrigeration technology, new upholstery and many personalised details and nautical decorations.
Today our motorhome is far more than a vehicle – it's our home, our office, and the starting point for all the Schirmis' adventures.
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