Finding A Better Way To Live
Finding A Better Way To Live
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Eotopia’s Utopian Gift Economy
This new release is somewhat different that the short films you're used from us. Treat it more like a podcast, it's a 16min film on Bejamins attempt to live a moneyless life. First during a long travel from Netherlands to Mexico, then while settling down to start a community called Eotopia.
Eotopia is an ecovillage that tries to find a balance between idealism and pragmatism. One of the founders, Benjamin, has very strong ideals and also said he's learning more and more to also accept that to live means to make compromises. Benjamin used to live without money for six (!) years and believes in a gift economy. Now having a family and living in community this is not entirely possible. But the...
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Off-grid living and natural building in France: Ker Terre - when feminine energy blooms
Просмотров 12 тыс.4 года назад
Tucked away in a hidden corner of Brittany, France, we discovered these little gems. Small, enchanting cottages, sculpted by hand from hemp and limestone. The conceiver of this spectacle is Evelyn Adam, who has a strong vision about how living simple, yet warm and comfy, can bring us back to our natural state of being in connection with nature. DUTCH Verborgen in een hoekje van Bretagne, Frankr...
Off-grid Natural building in Portugal: Cobbing a home with Leen
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 года назад
On the last day before leaving Portugal we met Leen. She is building a cob house on a hill by experimenting with different techniques. She’s showing us the way she saw a good functioning building method in India. She learned it all using Facebook and RUclips. The elements are wool, sand, clay, water, stones. All available nearby. In this short film you'll find out why she wants to build like th...
Learn Live Laugh in Luscious Love-Shack Land - [Sustainable natural buildings with cob]
Просмотров 33 тыс.4 года назад
Brice Mathey is the conceiver of the Love-Shack concept. They’re impossible to define, but think Hobbit houses, rock ‘n’ roll and ecological living. Put those in a blender, add a dollop of silliness and there you have it. Love-Shack cottages. We joined Brice to build the 4th iteration. Watch us dig positive energy into the earth, while putting Brice’s most important lesson into practise: Above ...
Clay plastering tutorial on the round wall of the natural Hobbit house [lesson]
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 года назад
Meet Brice in his beautiful habitat in French Britany. He's taking you on a journey in which you'll learn all about plastering with clay being the wonderful, strong, smooth natural material as main ingredient. Not only you'll get to know the Japanese style tools he's using, he's also showing step-by-step how to mix the plaster and how to bring it on the inside of the hobbit houses. Enjoy this v...
Off-Grid in Portugal: Living in a Magic Valley
Просмотров 57 тыс.4 года назад
Bees, waterfalls, fruit trees, yurtlife on steep hills, a messy garden, rawness and feline cuteness! All in Magic Valley where Haico and Else worked hard to create a place to not only reduce their ecological footprint, but to give something positive back to the earth. It took us a long time to release this video, and in the meantime a lot has changed. The dream is still very much alive, but in ...
Off-grid living in Portugal: Moving on after the fires. Wendy Howard’s Quinta Do Vale [Benfeita]
Просмотров 76 тыс.4 года назад
Wendy Howard might be the personification of resilience. In 2008 she decided to escape the rat race and start a sustainable permaculture project in Benfeita, Portugal. Fast forward ten years and there is a blooming site where many aspects of the permaculture philosophy came together. Then disaster struck in the form of forest fires. In 2017, about half of the project got destroyed. Wendy tells ...
Bread without kneading, incredible recipe for tasty sourdough rye-bread [tutorial, how to make]
Просмотров 4 тыс.5 лет назад
Who says bread making has to involve strenuous kneading? It doesn’t have to be like that! Michel teaches us how to make sourdough rye-bread. The great thing about his recipe is there is no kneading involved. The preparation of this bread is done in 10 minutes. Here is the list of ingredients: 590 grams / 1.3 pound of rye flour 540 ml / 18.3 fl oz of water 13 grams / 0.46 oz of salt 6 grams / 0....
Off-grid living in Portugal: Mount of Oaks - simplicity and sustainability
Просмотров 17 тыс.5 лет назад
We were tired and in need of rest when Mount of Oaks came on our path. This intentional community is all about slowing down, simplicity and sustainability. The right place in the right time for us! Their residents believe that living simpler will yield more happiness. Yes, it may be less comfortable, but that trade-off is worth it. We talk to Emma Cowan about the ideals behind this place and Ba...
Our van tour - a simple van conversion suitable for digital nomads in warmer climates
Просмотров 9895 лет назад
Welcome in our Greeny-in-Betweeny! Say what?! Yes, this is how we named our van after being on the road for a couple of months already. It was about time to give our dear home on wheels a name, like real #vanlifers. ;-). Why have we chosen this name? It’s explained in this new vlog! In this tour through the van we feature how we can shuffle our beds from nighttime setting to daytime use, how we...
Big eco friendly fridge can store three people. Uses no electricity!
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 лет назад
Franz shows his fantastic eco fridge that doesn’t use any resources. No gas, no electricity, nothing. Watch while he explains with much enthusiasm how he achieves this sustainable feature in the summer heat of Central Portugal. Finding A Better Way To Live: findingabetterwaytolive.com findingabetterwaytolive findingabetterwaytolive Buy us a cup of herbal tea: findingabetter...
Van life: Our off-grid office with solar panels.
Просмотров 2 тыс.5 лет назад
This video is edited with solar power in our mobile office. We are happy to show you around in our solar setup! With many thanks to Peter from Independent solar solutions for all his input and installation-advice. Questions about solar panels on your camper van? independentsolarsolutions.nl Questions about vanlife? Leave a comment below! Help us to become more independent. Subscribe to our news...
Capturing the essence of Shangri-Lah in Belgium is impossible, but here’s an attempt.
Просмотров 6515 лет назад
Deep in rural Belgium we found a hidden valley: Shangri-Lah. Peter and Mieke turned it into … yes, into what? Words fail to describe. An attempt: Furby meets spirituality meets the Efteling. Or perhaps: a mystical, harmonious valley. But then again, the spiritual vibe here also invited us to meet some of the darker, unharmonious vibes in ourselves. This place strangely touched us. We felt at ea...
Permaculture garden startup in the Morvan, France. Inspiring couple with love for the earth.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 лет назад
We’re sowing and growing! Dracula makes space for a permaculture garden here at this crazy castle "Chateau Fougerette". Meet Sina Jeep and Michel Postma, who’ve just landed at this place where they’re setting up their garden project. Being here you can’t escape a bit of craziness flowing through your veins, but working with mother nature will ground us again. Have fun watching another episode i...
How to make adobe bricks. Natural bricks from clay, sand and horse dung...!
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 лет назад
This was filmed during a workshop in Benfeita, Portugal. Read more about the process: findingabetterwaytolive.com/2018/07/26/how-to-make-adobe-bricks-natural-bricks-from-clay-sand-and-horse-dung/
This sustainable straw-bale house at the Hobbitstee uses mostly salvaged and natural materials.
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.6 лет назад
This sustainable straw-bale house at the Hobbitstee uses mostly salvaged and natural materials.
Earth ships in the Netherlands: Aardehuizen Olst
Просмотров 14 тыс.6 лет назад
Earth ships in the Netherlands: Aardehuizen Olst
How we dealt with sustainability dilemmas in our van conversion
Просмотров 5386 лет назад
How we dealt with sustainability dilemmas in our van conversion
How a cute wooden trailer and round cozy yurt become neighbours in the meadow - Vlog_#009
Просмотров 8356 лет назад
How a cute wooden trailer and round cozy yurt become neighbours in the meadow - Vlog_#009
Our #1 tip to live more sustainable with very little effort
Просмотров 3856 лет назад
Our #1 tip to live more sustainable with very little effort
Vanlife couple: 7 reasons why we want to go to Portugal in a camper
Просмотров 8716 лет назад
Vanlife couple: 7 reasons why we want to go to Portugal in a camper
‘t Natuurlijk Huus is a sustainable house in Holland that combines comfort with eological living
Просмотров 5026 лет назад
‘t Natuurlijk Huus is a sustainable house in Holland that combines comfort with eological living
Peter Simons builds a sustainable straw-bale house on the way to self-sufficient living
Просмотров 9936 лет назад
Peter Simons builds a sustainable straw-bale house on the way to self-sufficient living
Using his creativity Hans turned this ruin into a magical place - 'De Natuurlijke Tijd'
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.6 лет назад
Using his creativity Hans turned this ruin into a magical place - 'De Natuurlijke Tijd'
Yurtlife in the Netherlands: We visit 'A Heaven On Earth' to hear about sustainability and to dance.
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.6 лет назад
Yurtlife in the Netherlands: We visit 'A Heaven On Earth' to hear about sustainability and to dance.
Eco-community ECOlonie in France has a strong vision. And is great for sustainable pooping.
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 лет назад
Eco-community ECOlonie in France has a strong vision. And is great for sustainable pooping.
What is 'Finding a Better Way to Live'?
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.6 лет назад
What is 'Finding a Better Way to Live'?
The biggest straw-bale building in Holland is awesome - Strowijk Nijmegen IEWAN - Sustainable house
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.6 лет назад
The biggest straw-bale building in Holland is awesome - Strowijk Nijmegen IEWAN - Sustainable house
Flushing the toilet by washing your hands... - Tiny House Meet-up Rotterdam - Vlog_#002
Просмотров 6757 лет назад
Flushing the toilet by washing your hands... - Tiny House Meet-up Rotterdam - Vlog_#002
Marjolein Jonker: the first woman to legally live in a Tiny House in Holland
Просмотров 9 тыс.7 лет назад
Marjolein Jonker: the first woman to legally live in a Tiny House in Holland

Комментарии

  • @Stevie-J
    @Stevie-J 18 часов назад

    piggy 🙂

  • @atato1331
    @atato1331 7 дней назад

    yeah yeah! 1 year of vlogging and am sure you go back to where you came from haha!

  • @jamesalanstephensmith7930
    @jamesalanstephensmith7930 Месяц назад

    GO GREEN!

  • @calossousa5326
    @calossousa5326 Месяц назад

    Maravilhoso.....

  • @AndreBrico
    @AndreBrico 2 месяца назад

    Super 👍

  • @bruce-le-smith
    @bruce-le-smith 2 месяца назад

    lovely, thank you

  • @noirettebeauty
    @noirettebeauty 3 месяца назад

    This is how community-minded societies lived before colonialism

  • @noirettebeauty
    @noirettebeauty 3 месяца назад

    If a door shaped like a vulva doesnt evoke feminine energy, idk what does

  • @QuiChiYang2
    @QuiChiYang2 4 месяца назад

    That toilet is genius. The worms don't get killed by the human poop & urine?

  • @theokirkley
    @theokirkley 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing. The gift economy is the loving economy.

  • @timothy435able
    @timothy435able 6 месяцев назад

    Wouldn’t some lime in that clay make it better?

  • @koadhameinbreizh967
    @koadhameinbreizh967 7 месяцев назад

    Les love-schack sont trop cool!! Nous viendrons peut-être faire une formation!!

  • @33KalinkaMalinka
    @33KalinkaMalinka 8 месяцев назад

    Вы Молодцы!Очень интересный результат получился!Очень креативно)

  • @mowglitv
    @mowglitv 9 месяцев назад

    What are the legalities of building something like this?

  • @kerim6249
    @kerim6249 9 месяцев назад

    Кыргызкий головной убор 🇰🇬

  • @1voluntaryist
    @1voluntaryist 10 месяцев назад

    What ratio of each? Natural? What would an "unnatural" adobe brick be?

  • @bethra.flowers
    @bethra.flowers 10 месяцев назад

    ❤ Beautiful

  • @victormpmac
    @victormpmac 11 месяцев назад

    Eu acho que nosso governantes deveriam ajudar todos vós, pelo belo trabalho que estão a fazer.

  • @helenidiane7538
    @helenidiane7538 Год назад

    Perhaps, Portugal has a normal government, and not a crazy one as this one that Greece has. I mean that the greek government hates people and destroyes everything they create. As a first of all, the nature, which is God's creation. Unfortunately.....!

  • @robhi3518
    @robhi3518 Год назад

    Amazing explanation and tutorial. Spot on. Fantastic

  • @sunshinechaser
    @sunshinechaser Год назад

    I watch alot of cob building videos and I'm almost positive that your not supposed to add manure to it. Please utilize the nutrient rich manure to nourish your garden of wonderful fruits and vegetables.

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore Год назад

    It’s beautiful ! I always wanted to do a cool b house. I think I could do the house but not sure about the foundation, and what to do about plumbing, wiring for solar, collecting water….seems a bit overwhelming. And we would be doing it in another country…..maybe Colombia….Maybe Argentina….maybe Mexico….

  • @samilaaksonen7807
    @samilaaksonen7807 Год назад

    How to apply bee wax?

  • @NORSKGARDEN
    @NORSKGARDEN Год назад

    Great loving advice. Nice! Do all work like one is in love.

  • @conradszymkowicz7152
    @conradszymkowicz7152 Год назад

    Great presentation and very informative. Thanks 🙏

  • @itzakpoelzig330
    @itzakpoelzig330 Год назад

    Great video, guys! I love your energy!

  • @wjd3641
    @wjd3641 Год назад

    Geweldig❤

  • @SiRcErOn_YuLmEr
    @SiRcErOn_YuLmEr Год назад

    Pine trees and eucalyptus trees should be removed from the Portuguese landscapes. They're too dangerous because of the gigantic fires they can generate.

  • @user-ff9mb7fi2t
    @user-ff9mb7fi2t Год назад

    No words to praise no words to thank and no words to........no words .....no words.....no words.......

  • @justinborges1
    @justinborges1 Год назад

    🌍🌎🌏

  • @eldadesign
    @eldadesign Год назад

    Does she know few words in Portuguese?...

  • @kosmidts
    @kosmidts Год назад

    Beetje laat mbt de reactie, maar dit ligt in de buurt (achter) van ECOlonie. Op de weg naar Forge Neuve. Leuk om hier even een keer te kijken wanneer ik daar weer ben 🙏🏾

  • @MarcShare4Profit
    @MarcShare4Profit Год назад

    Binnen 6 mndn ga ik portugal bezoeken, aangezien ik met permaculuur design bezig ben qua studie. Hoe heet deze regiorecies zodat ik kan komen bekijken/bezoeken?

  • @ButterflyHummingbird
    @ButterflyHummingbird Год назад

    Here’s a new saying for the cob-building movement: "Make Cob, Not War!" 😂 I love cob❤

  • @bramverhoeven10
    @bramverhoeven10 Год назад

    Hah leuk filmpje en kanaal. We zijn bezig met een kleine woning te bouwen van kalkhennep. Uiteraard gaan we binnen stucen met leem.

  • @somedudeontheinternet6894
    @somedudeontheinternet6894 Год назад

    humans are hyper-carnivores.

  • @ImTheDaveman
    @ImTheDaveman Год назад

    Seriously? It's just a slightly modified version of a Root Celler! The concept is in no way something new. It's been around for at least 400 years. Thats just a fact! BUT - just the same, its important and people who can have one made, should make one! Its a tried and true method of food storage - just don't expect it to freeze food. It just keeps the food cool. Although in winter time it probably comes close to freezing. Im not an expert on the subject - bur yeah I do know they have been around for a long long long time

  • @roberhaar6146
    @roberhaar6146 Год назад

    Wat een lekker naief stel....

  • @NickPescetto
    @NickPescetto Год назад

    Pretty awesome! thanks for sharing this!

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey Год назад

    Brilliant!

  • @holdenfrontera9599
    @holdenfrontera9599 Год назад

    Great work sipely explained but very well andustod and exciting thanks bravo!

  • @Hildi.
    @Hildi. 2 года назад

    sweet ❤️

  • @AW-iw6kt
    @AW-iw6kt 2 года назад

    1:25 even kijken of we wat horen…

  • @cassandrabitterwolf5276
    @cassandrabitterwolf5276 2 года назад

    OMG beautiful

  • @kaylalaney3896
    @kaylalaney3896 2 года назад

    what exactly is black soap? ☺️ is there a more natural specific kind to get and a certain place to get it? or just anywhere

  • @nimrodtomoren
    @nimrodtomoren 2 года назад

    Thank you for the lovely interview, I'm on my way to Portugal to do something similar. I wanted to ask - is there any real way of preventing a fire from coming in and burning everything down again next time? We know it's an inevitability that in the next 2-5 years there will be at least another great fire in most areas in Portugal

    • @lynnalexander9674
      @lynnalexander9674 Год назад

      I was a neighbour of Wendy's and lost everything. The hills are blanketed with eucalyptus and pine, right up to the roads frm greed. It will go up again

  • @sight1666
    @sight1666 2 года назад

    Wel, he actually looks like a cool hobbit in some how

  • @wakeupcall8188
    @wakeupcall8188 2 года назад

    Great job mate Greetings from Croatia I have a lot of clay soil and I'm thinking building green house out of either rammed earth or clay soil mud. My question would be about cracks and erosion by water We getting here like 30 + degrees for a few days Will rammed earth and clay soil mud wall and slabs crack and what to do to prevent and will rain wash it off I hope you seem my issues Thanks and nice job again

  • @danyedy3091
    @danyedy3091 2 года назад

    Nature and simplity Best medicine for soul and body 🤗😇☺️

  • @snowbird6855
    @snowbird6855 2 года назад

    200°C I assume?