Lucy is living off-grid with her family, in a yurt, in New Zealand, while unschooling their kids, running a farm, and freelancing as a digital nomad. The family quit their jobs, sold their home, and sold most of their belongings, and left London to go live off-grid in a tiny house a.k.a. a yurt in New Zealand.
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Fleeing The Cities in Hard Times
“With one thousand workers losing their job every day, Greeks have had to find some way to survive. As this fascinating report shows, many have done that by returning from the desolate cities to the farms.
Best Composting Toilet System Ever
“OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY have been using a composting toilet for 6 years now and this one is the best!” They share numerous valuable tips about composting toilets that many homesteaders may not know.
“Green Homes” FRAUD alert!
So-called “green homes” are very often a total fraud, warns the Health Ranger, because they’re filled with toxic chemicals that saturate the air.
DIY Steel Frames for Tiny Houses
This email exchange is from Cliff, a long time reader from New Zealand who’s designing a strong, lightweight tiny house that will meet strict building codes and withstand earthquakes. The cost of labor is very high there so he’s looking for do-it-yourself options to save money.
HelpX
HelpX is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. HelpX is provided primarily as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers who would like the opportunity during … Read more