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Is there a platform where people who live in rural areas find house sitters? Because I'd love to do that as preparation for my own off the grid adventure.

I am doing some research, no luck far. I am located in Catalonia, can I keep chickens in my backyard or I need a permit, if it's for personal non farming? What is the situation in your region?

Hello! We are planning on living off-grid either in Spain or Ireland. Both have their different upsides and downsides, and both are in western Europe, so, not the easiest to achieve this lifestyle in, but many people do it. One of the biggest concerns about Spain is how they treat building in the countryside. I've heard so many stories of people who tried to build a house on their rustic land, or even renovating a ruin without a permit (basically, don't do what's illegal, don't piss the city council off), and it's not fun for them (basically, don't do what's illegal, don't piss the city council off). I know about rustic land so I wouldn't dream of buying a plot of rustic land and putting a house on it. But even when reading about people buying ruins to restore them, I see that in many cases, even that land has been banned from ANY further construction work, and so you may not renovate it. How do you find remote land (no immediate neighbors, as you say, "two minutes away"), where it's legal to restore an old building? How common is that, that it's legal to restore a ruin?

Good thing you didn't choose Canada and I am saying this as a Canadian. The price of land is beyond stupidly high and the amount of red tape one must go through makes a small Spanish town's council look like they are your best friends. EVERY THING will be hours and hours away even if you are what would normally take less than 30 minutes driving in Spain. The traffic is overwhelming the infrastructure and all it takes is one small storm to create isolation that lasts for months. Cheap land only exists where NO ONE WOULD EVER WANT TO LIVE. That's why it's cheap and everybody wants to make a fast buck (a dollar not a deer... oh dear). 😁

thank you for your videos, we're planning to open a bed and breakfast ourselves in Andalucía. may I ask which comunidad autonoma are you?

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 It is very interesting to listen to the experience of a person, a woman who is trying to continue with her own work in a different country, congratulations from Malaga, Spain.

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Welcome to Spain just try to speak spanish and everything will be easiest, this is my advice!! at least try it.... Good luck!!

España es más seguro que UK. Otra cosa son los hurtos.

This was a really informative video. Thank you for sharing the benefit of your experience with the World. 🥰

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What about a few words in spanish ;)...En España estamos encantados de recibir gente como vosotros, educados, emprendedores y que den otra oportunidad a las zonas rurales despobladas, existen multitud de oportunidades a precios de ganga. You are very welcome, very helpful and we are more than glad to see you enjoying and promoting the live off grid in Spain. Thanks for your work, fully recommended

Wow. Did not know it was so complicated to have a farm in Spain. It is not like that at all here in Texas. My sister lives in Spain and has always dreamed of living in a little cabin in the mountains with her animals. But I think it is not an easy task. Thanks for the info.

. Omg L0L I love absolutely love how honest and direct you are I'm so relieved that you just tell it like it is no commercials no subscription no like button no bs High Ten !!! ...

I'll share a random anecdote! Like you, I had absolutely no concerns about safety when I first started living on my own in the campo. People in the village asked me "aren't you scared?" and I would laugh it off and tell them I had my little chihuahua to protect me! Still have no concerns, but one event did shake me up a bit. One day, I ordered a delivery of straw and manure to the farm. I couldn't be there at the time so I just left the gate open and told the driver where to go and where to dump it. When I got back a few hours later, the house had been broken into and various tools stolen, including a generator. I felt really stupid because I hadn't locked up carefully, I'd basically left everything out in the open and visible, and had told some random guy "oh yes go right up to the house, I definitely won't be there, you're all on your own...." Maybe just common sense, but be careful who you let snoop around your property, especially if it's not practical to lock up every valuable tool/piece of equipment every time you leave.

Just found your channel! Really enjoyed this, I think your identification of those three key aspects is very true. I have many questions about llamas because I am desperately looking for some for our farmstead in Castellón, but I'm gonna check out your other videos first, I feel like they may have the answers!

Checking the rest of the videos. Super useful channel. Thanks!

Thanks for such an informative video. We really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more, thinking of the same lifestyle, just not brave enough 😂

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Elon Musk satellites going to fix this problem soon...did you read that news?

Criminal looking for for wealthy people and money, values...if you live simple probably criminals give you a donations 😁🖐

nice point talking about mindset 👏

Interesting! I would really do the same, but that step…. And of course my wife. 😂

New subscriber.... I'll bingewatch your videos now....😊

Hi! Just found your channel! Thank you for sharing your story! We are in the UK, not sure where we will end up but your story is inspiring so thank you 😊

Many thanks for your story and useful tips, I will follow your journey as I am also planning to live in Spanish village at one point.

Your site is just fantastic. I’m learning all the time. Thank you. Can I ask what type of toilet your use please? Waterless?

Do I need a small buildings permit to build low stone walls using the stone that are already on my land?

I am a spinner, weaver. Do you use your alpaca fibre in this way or do you use it for something else please?

Great information. Would I need a licence for 3 chickens?

Great to hear your story!

I have a WiFi box in my home and live in a small (population: 700) in rural southern France. My connection is less than excellent and there are a few wanting the providers to bring in 5G. The majority of the village is against it and I've been here long enough (13 years) that I side with them. There are always trade-offs in life and my income is not affected by my internet connection. A friend back in California didn't have a choice when it came to 5G and she is not pleased.

When living in rural areas ....own a shotgun

Just found you, you definately deserve more subscribers!

Perfect summary and advice. Thank you.

Hey just found you, we have a small homestead in Spain too

A dose of reality :)

Bonjour from this ex-pats little village in the south of France. I made the right choice for me but I still enjoy little trips down to Spain.

Thanks for the info, I am also planning a Hotel Rural in El Matarraña, I have a seen a lot of plots, haven't decided which to purchase... I would like to get in touch with you about starting a new hotel and getting all the permits, best regards, Chris

You make much effort for others, thank you so much. I would like to have known what people thought about living without money but so few have commented.

As i came from 3rd coutry. I find rural Spain way safer than London where I live. However safety always should be on your mind, a watch dog is a must and a hunting gun in the house.

It's important to be aware of the security in rural areas. Thank you for raising awareness on this issue and you advises.

Great and useful advise. Thank you.

That is great information id say you got it spot on iv been though more or less all this over the last 5 years 👍👍

Once we finally make it to Spain and our move to Barcelona finalizes, we will for sure come and stay with you! And I will not complain about alpakas! Edit: well, I guess my comment was too early. Either way, I think after 2020 more people will look for off grid/slow retreats or accomodations, live showed us nature is what counts most!

Thanks a lot for your honesty. Really valuable thoughts you put out there!

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Great video sandrine before we moved to Spain we was looking at France but found it very expensive compared to Spain hope you are keeping well 😀 👍

Just found your channel and looks very interesting for those living off grid. Always good to have a plan B. You have a new subscriber, many thanks for sharing the info :)

People are idiots... Well done, keep it up, thanks for your vids