Thank you for your patience in joining me in 2023!!! I am honestly soooo nervous and excited for this next chapter!!! Yahooooo Plan is to have another video out next week so keep your eyes peeled 👀 Love Max & Oc 💛
So excited for you😁🤗 enjoy the journey..😁 another off grid TH-cam channel I love, is Tyler and Todd..they also live in NS like the vanwives ..watching from a very snowy Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
One of your best videos yet. And I've been watching your videos for several years now. I love the relationship between you and Occy. I had one like that for 17 years and the older she got the more I had to work my life around her. This is so exciting for you and thanks for taking us along for the ride.
OMGoodness, Max! So happy you & Occy are looking for land. How exciting!! Back to the vid (just 3:30 minutes in). Love you & Oc from the bottom of my heart. Marirose NH USA🌀🌟💙
I will also recommend watching Tyler and Todd do their off grid build. They have done a lot and been through some challenges but it’s all coming together slowly. PS they are friends of the Vanwives!
@@MaxandOccy Max, One of the things abt Tyler & Todd that you may or may not know is that they are also both realtors. If you reach out to them especially name dropping (lol) the Vanwives who they’re excellent friends with, they may be able to give you tips for free abt purchasing land for off grid living. Idk for sure, just a thought. Also, you may want to reach out to Bryce (his videographer is his partner, Rasa pron: Rah-sah) of “Living Big in a Tiny House.” They have toured tiny homes worldwide & though since the pandemic they’ve mostly been sticking to NZ, Bryce might also have some ideas for you to find land. I know he’s written at least one book but don’t know if it covered land buying or alternatives or just covered tours & tiny home builds. But I’d give it a go to reach out to him from one ass TH-camr to another. He & Rasa are on their 2nd tiny home they travel with. Can’t recommend any places in Australia bc I’m an ignorant American that way-seriously-have enough to do to keep up w/managing my debilitating illnesses & the asinine political system in the USA. So glad you’re on this journey. This was a lovely vid w/incredible views & as always outstanding music. Love to you & the Oc boy!! ~Marirose NH USA 💙🎶🌀🤗🐾
Bluff Knoll, The only place where it snows in Western Australia. Did you see any Quokkas by any chance? There is a Colony down there, and they have been spotted in the snow at the top of Bluff Knoll .
@@MaxandOccy Great minds think alike...I'm an 28 yo RN working part time. I invite you to visit my homestead. I've an old original settler homestead on 1250 acres...I'm just starting out...wishing you happiness wherever the dreams take you.
@@deemad2180 As I stated, my point is not that "family" is all there is, but rather, "love" is all there is. Aligning oneself with love can be attained in infinite ways, even when living a solitary existence. Max explained that he wanted to follow his heart and be close to his family. My comment was to support him on his personal quest. Yours may be different. Either way, I'm a firm believer in finding your joy. 🥰
The Nomatic Movement channel are a couple who used to be in a schoolie and then settled in Panama, bought land and building their off grid life. They already have a home and about done with their bathroom.
Oh my gosh it's us!!! What an incredible video to start the new year. It was so lovely meeting you in person, thank you again for everything 💛 Forever grateful for you and your videos
Aww guys I actually went to add your TH-cam Channel as overlay and couldn't find it.. Now I know why 😅 I was way off with the spelling of Wehan's name 😂 I'll see what I can do : ) So nice meeting you and your van is incredible!! 💛
@@MaxandOccy 🤣 we'll blame Wehan's parents for that!! No worries at all it was just so great to meet you in person. Good luck with the search for land, it's going to be an exciting year for you.
@@zenseed75 thank you so much. It was a mammoth effort (thankfully Max's build series gave us some more confidence going into it!) but we're finally getting to enjoy the van and am loving life on the road. Lots of incredible adventures so far ☺
Love all of your videos! There all so real and not put on, your so natural in front of the camera! You love your dog the way he should be loved. I’ll keep watching your videos as they are so relaxing and I LOVE all your music you choose for your episodes 👌💕
Why is watching a dog swim so satisfying? 😄 I love your videos, the scenery, editing and the use of music. You tell a great story and it’s so relaxing to watch. Thank you and all the best for 2023.
I totally agree; watching Occy & Max swimming together just put a huge smile on my face. His videography & combined music is also epic, Max has upped the anti on quality here. All those amazing beaches! Tourism Australia should hire Max (& Occy)!
On a clear day … climb a mountain … get to the top … look around … look all around … there has to be something … there has to be someone … use whatever name you want … there has to be something bigger than us …
The team meeting 😭 ❤ Occy's little legs swimming just made my whole life. So SO excited for you Max - cannot wait to follow you on this adventure (because that's what it'll be no doubt!) When you've got your land id say we'll come over and help you build - but we'd probably burn the place down 🤣 Will come for moral support if nothing else!
Dear Craig and Aimee - I have alerts on my phone twice a day saying, “Remember you’re Kinging-It”. And I’m getting a tattoo of your logo to inspire myself. 👑👑👑👑👑
Definitely check out Living Big in a Tiny House channel and Shaye’s Tiny Houses. Although they’re a NZ tiny house designer, they have the most incredible designs and they have plans for sale and Australian builders as partners. I’m positive you’ll find something perfect.
Max, I just love watching your videos. From the gorgeous landscapes and drone shots of the ocean, to the time spent with friends, to watching Occy swimming in the ocean, your genuine warmth and kindness shines through every single time. You deserve nothing but good things in your life. I'm so happy I found your channel. Always rooting for you.
Max, your videos just stir emotion. Sometimes a good cry, a deep breath, a friendly hug - I’m always so happy to tune in. Really excited for this next phase for you! 🍾
Have you heard of Geoff Lawton, Zaytuna Farms! Definitely check out his videos. He is completely off-grid. I keep thinking about Australia. Just found your channel, and now I'm realizing that not only are the best healers from Australia, but WOW! Had no idea how gorgeous it is. Geoff's property is inland, gorgeous, but different. Life is definitely a mysterious journey!
@@zilla2724 Max and Occy are very good friends with Vanwifes. Through Lee, she was such a ray of sunshine. He is also very close to Eamon and Bec. I'm sure that he also knows Tyler and Tod.
Got to say the quality of your vlogs are stunningly good. I also hope you don’t mind me saying how much more content and relaxed you’ve looked lately. I honestly think the next stage in your journey is going to be so rewarding for you. Keep believing in yourself Max. You’ve got this👍
Your photography and music is brilliant and goes well with the terrority.. Look forward to following you on your next chapter.. Every Blessing for 2023.. 🐾🤗🙏
Oh my gosh, what a luxurious van. So cosy and bright. What a happy place to live in! Occy has a better life than most humans on this planet - I mean look at that landscape - miraculous!
I absolutely love watching your videos. You are a phenomenal film maker Max. The music, drone shots and the balance between the activities you do and speaking to us, really is top notch! I was having some anxiety and after watching you and Occy, I now feel calm and inspired. I'm glad to see you so happy and at peace and I look forward to watching this new adventure! :)
Max, good luck in your search for a new home for you and Occy. Family is everything, man, so you're doing the right thing. Love Occy, what a happy doggo! 🐶
It warms my heart that your going to put roots down near your family. Family is so important and making memories with your niece and nephew will last you and them a lifetime. It's so meaningful. I wish you so much luck on finding just the right piece of land and your build.
In Canada we have Forestry Forrest as the You Tube ambassador for Canada 🇨🇦,in Australia 🇦🇺 it should be you! Thank You again for such great beautiful motivating content! Look forward to seeing this next chapter in your life! Give Occy a pat on the head for me! Good Occy! 🐶
I am excited for your off grid building home adventure. I have enjoyed the van wives journey. And adored Eamon and Becs fabulous adventures. I am grateful to be able to join your homing and creative endeavours. 🎉
While I of course love my wife, kids (all grown up & moved out), & dogs, I do envy yours & Occys' life. I can't think of many things better than travelling around in a tricked out van like yours, with my best friend(s). Enjoy it all while you can (as I'm certain you are), and keep on making many, many happy memories to keep you going if/when you finally settle in one place. Take care Max & Occy x
Elsie and Barron are great to watch. Their weather is different in Colorado but they have a great channel with a lot of creative ways to go from travel life to building a homestead while using community.
Poor Occy is getting slow; his age is creeping up on him. I'm so pleased for you and Oc that you will be 'settling' into your own home base. And enjoy those zen mornings! From Diane and our Australian Shepherd Heidi (here in Canada).
Re: your off grid home, Remember on the east coast we have had fires and floods. Property that never flooded before have been affected. Also we have probs with termites so maybe look at doing a shed home and install a incinerator toilet to avoid the black water issue. Also speak to local council as some are only just coming to terms with shipping container homes. Good luck with your search , looking forward to watching. 😊
L. U. V. . . . that 'our' Occy has now been on 2 W.OZ beaches that I spent time whilst living there. My heart of hearts feels full once again, haha. Max you always, in all ways, capture Occ's gaze upon 'his' kingdom. Ohhhh if he could speak human language he would SO have tales to tell😆 Wishing you greatness & continued success as this next chapter of your spectacular life ensues.
All the best in your search for land, Max - can't wait to follow the adventure. I love how Occy's needs and comfort are at the centre of everything you plan... his face when you asked him if there was sand on the sofa though 😆. Thanks for another great video and take care X
I also recommend Elsa Rhae and Baron. They have been successful living off grid for years in a Scamp trailer. After purchasing their own land, they slowly worked on storage container studio/off, and A frame guest house, and our building their small home presently. Though in Colorado, and a different environment, they really target sustainability.
What a joy to see you and Occy! And such good friends sharing meals and the incredibly lovely, out of this world beautiful raw nature surrounding. Been taking care of my Mom at my home for a year now. She has many strengths despite the fading memory. Funny twist, she is truly teaching me to live in the moment. So your video further enhances what that looks like. I wish you and Occy the best of what you seek, always. Thank you for all these years of sharing your experiences. I am grateful you are also building a community of support. ❤- Linda and Pippin pup, Austin, Texas
Tyler and Todd have built an amazing property off grid and are so smart! By the way, this video was so beautiful. The filming and cinematography was the best ever! Hugs and kisses to Occy. Just love him.
Hi, Max thank you for sharing with us your journey, you are full of hope and light, I am very excited to watch this new adventure !! Big hugs for you and Occy
My favourite off grid self build TH-cam channel is Wild & Wonderful Off Grid. They are a really lovely family, they do all the build themselves, they start a small farm as well and as Josh is an electrician he goes into quite a bit of detail around their solar and battery system. Another I like to watch is Red Poppy Ranch. That guy is a plumber but also a skilled but amateur mechanic and builder. These two are very different self builds but both very good at making a meaningful narrative while showing how they go about their builds with both successes and mistakes. Wild & Wonderful also do great photography (I suspect it’s mostly Erin and you can really see how she evolves into a great cinematographer over the years)
Good for you Max ❣️ Recognized Bush Radical in the background. Good choice as well as his wife Brooke’s channel. Girl in the Woods. I’m sure you also know about My Self Reliance. Best of everything in your new adventure!!!! So happy to see you’re in a good place in your life now. I know how tough it’s been for you but kudos to your patience, fortitude and persistence to find your way physically, emotionally and spiritually! Namaste 🙏🕊❤️🥰. Also thank you so much for your stunning videos. I am so thrilled to get to see so much of beautiful Australia through your eyes. 👍🏻👏👏👏👏🥰
Seeing the transformer in the advertisement reminded me how lucky in USA we use 110v vs 220v like many other countries do. To convert 12v to 220v on a transformer takes twice as much secondary coiled wire than a transformer from 12v to 110v at the same 12v amperage used.
🏡Wild Wonderful Off-Grid might be interesting for you to watch, Max. They're a family of five with a bunch of animals, almost finished building an amazing house, almost completely on their own. Thanks for the beautiful episode and cuddles for Occy!
We all crave change and challenges - that comes from a growth mindset. But the secret is to appreciate what’s happening right now, to recognize it’s inherent value to our growth, yet being able to ground into the present moment with gratitude and acceptance. You obviously get that, and I thank you for sharing that with others
Please check carefully where you will put down roots.Where I am there were only 4 houses when I built in the 1970's. It's now crowded. BUT the bush is still behind me with a relatively quiet creek running through it. Please check with local councils as to what is in store for future divisions. I mean those about 20 years down the line. Don't be put off by them saying they can't show you those future developments. They're available. It's very good to see you wanting to build a home base. It gives security in times of mental turmoil I've found out. Continue being kind to yourself and Occy. Take it all one day at a time and enjoy each moment. I thank you for all the help you have given me through the past 2.5 years. You've shown me where to go for help and support. THANK YOU. Have fun on the return journey. The Nullabor is a fantastic place to zone out. The wildlife and birds are fantastic. Bye for now. Keep safe
Looked like you started watching Bush Radical at the end there. Check out Dave's latest vid for the history of land purchases and building that he and Brooke accomplished. And hi to the Occster!!
Might want to check out "Wild Wonderful Off-Grid" might not be your exact style, but They have built a beautiful A frame home and are completely off grid. Josh & Erin are a complete power house & so very knowledgeable. Excited for you next adventure. Love your content & vlogs Max & adorable Occy ✌
I’ve truly enjoyed watching this journey, the scenery is phenomenal! Occy is just the cutest, love those ocean swimming scenes. Cheers to new adventures in your future!
Nomadic Movement is very good. They live in Panama and have built their home totally off grid. In fact, they are still building. Hoping everything works out for you. Love you and Occy. ❤
I would look up rammed earth societies in Australia, kinda popular there. I like idea of tiny in a collection of structures...with passive house designs. Kirsten Dirksen is good youtube channel for off grid ideas and material choices. Also think hemp bales is good for insulation as it continually soaks up carbon dioxide. Rammed earth is flood, fire, insect proof. Maybe think about a tiled roof made with clay and basalt ash for fireproofing. If build tiny ...fun to explore "expensive" options...like slate roofs, attached sunrooms, or semi underground root cellars, floor heating to even out room thermal gradients. Pinterest has lots of diagrams for eco buildings. 🐕🐶
Thank you Max and Occy for taking us on such a beautiful journey. You guys have found some really beautiful places. Can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Your videos are the best.
Hey Max, I think if you insert the key in your drivers door and hold the unlock position the window rolls down. Might be a different model but worth a try.
Max, I absolutely love watching your videos, they’re so inspirational and of course Occy is such an amazing dog with a great personality. Every video is so fresh and real, and I have to say watching our fabulous landscapes unfolding makes me so proud to be Australian. You put so much heartfelt realness into each video I’m always a bit sad when each one ends, but I know I have another one waiting for me next time I log onto TH-cam. Max, you and Occy are literally my favourite TH-cam channel and I hope you continue making videos for me to watch for years to come. Take care and keep those amazing videos rolling 👍🦮❤
I hear a difference in your voice 😊 You sound like you’ve moved on not saying you’ve forgotten 😔 Just saying you can live 🥹 and be happy 😃 I so hope you can find someone to share your love with 💛🧡 🐾🐾🙏 California USA
It will be so nice for you to have a home base. I’ve lived vicariously through your channel and others until I can get on the road. Retiring early with a plan for home base in Masan’s in Arizona (SKP park in Benson). Working out the financial bits now. Just like you are studying off grid planning, I’m studying all I can to end up with the right van for me. So much to consider including budget. Your journey has been an inspiration. Not just the travel, but the importance of self care, kindness and giving back where you can. Thanks for the kindness you put out into this world. It matters!
Another amazing video! I can't get over how absolutely stunning Australia is. I've got to visit someday. Also, after three years living in our bus, we totally get the need to buy some land to build a home to go to between travels. We bought a piece of land and will hopefully begin work on it soon. 😊 Can't wait to see your next video. Lots of love to you guys. Safe travels!
Thanks Mel! And although I 100% agree on the Australia being stunning front... South West Western Australia really brings it to a whole new level 🙌🏼 Totally wanna come visit your land next time I make it to the states! 💛
Hi Max, I'm also moving back home this summer after years of living abroad. You making the same journey reminds me that I'm making the right decision ❤️
You can tell you’ve been doing the work to get to where you are. I feel confident for you and Occy for your next endeavour. The nervous anxious feeling means you care ❤️
Hi Max, great video and all the best for 2023 for you and Occy. One of my very best places on the east coast is Bellingen and the surrounding areas, such as the Gleniffer, Kalang. Mylestom. It is a beautiful area. Nice people. Community housing, good food shop and very special people. I'm living in Germany. But my brother is an architect there and knows everything about the area, house and land prices. So if you are interested in this area, let me know and a make a contact. Safe travels, Brigitte
Good luck with the land search, roots are so important for your mental health. I’d recommend Girl in the Woods and Bush Radical, they’ve built a lot of off grid properties with lots of practical knowledge. You probably already know about Tyler and Todd but then there is Green Dream Project and Tiny Shiny home who build with mud❤️✨
Hi Max! First off love your videos, how genuine you are really shows through the screen to the viewers I’m currently a VMA and in school for Animal Health Technologist, and I’ve been watching Occy in quite a few videos now . & I don’t know if this has been suggested to you yet .. but he shows signs of arthritis and should be started on Cartrophen, it’s prescribed as preventative ( to help stop from worsening) and secondly to lubricate the joints and act almost like pillows that soften the movements. Also if he does have artrhritis diagnosed you could start a trial of LIBRELA. It’s new medicine , you give an injection every 30 days it gradually/slowly releases pain medication that doesn’t affect organs like metacam for example . & only having to give the dose once a month helps your relationship with Occy - not having to shove a pill down his throat twice a day like some other pain meds - and helps create more time for you 😊 In doing these two things as a combo , you will see a complete 180 in his mobility and he would be able to go on long hikes and with bigger dogs - longer life span because of this Please research your own information of course but I thought I would reach out - cartrophen has done wonders for my pets and I want to share that with you - incase your interested ! Talk to your regular veterinarian if you are !! ❤❤❤ excited to see you find your own land, good luck in this new adventure.
Max and Occy what a beautiful vlog , it is full of a calm contentedness that has been hard won and all the more rich for that. Thank you for championing mental health and enjoying simple pleasures. I am sure your family is looking forward to having you and Occy live near to them. Every happiness to you both from my dog and me in the UK. 🐕❤️
@MartyT is a New Zealander who has a house up on a mountain that he powers with self-made hydro-turbines built out of old washing machines. He's a very patient and logical mechanic and seems to specialize in rescuing lost/broken/abandoned machines out in the bush and making them work again then using them to improve his compound on the mountain. He's definitely worth a look.
LIFE UNCONTAINED. A lovely couple that bought a piece of land and built an entire off grid home from design to fruition on their own. The only thing they didn't do themselves was spray foam I believe. They're currently working on another 'cabin' on their property so a smaller version but you can tune in for the process or just watch them build their home from the start. Good luck!
Thank you for your patience in joining me in 2023!!!
I am honestly soooo nervous and excited for this next chapter!!! Yahooooo
Plan is to have another video out next week so keep your eyes peeled 👀
Love Max & Oc 💛
So excited for you😁🤗 enjoy the journey..😁 another off grid TH-cam channel I love, is Tyler and Todd..they also live in NS like the vanwives ..watching from a very snowy Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Great vlog Max, all the best for this year sounds exciting, luv this channel ! Rich from uk 🇬🇧
One of your best videos yet. And I've been watching your videos for several years now. I love the relationship between you and Occy. I had one like that for 17 years and the older she got the more I had to work my life around her. This is so exciting for you and thanks for taking us along for the ride.
@@TamaraLR b😢
OMGoodness, Max! So happy you & Occy are looking for land. How exciting!!
Back to the vid (just 3:30 minutes in).
Love you & Oc from the bottom of my heart.
Marirose NH USA🌀🌟💙
I love your shower scenes. Be quiet, family!!! 😉
Exquisite cinematography, Sir! Thank you for taking us along. Great music choices as well. Cheers!
I think I speak for all the single, female, non-family-members:
There could never be too many shower scenes. Of Occy, I mean. 🙃
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You don't have to be single to appreciate a nice shower scene. With Occy. 😄
@@charisma-hornum-fries I know right 👍.
I'm 61 yrs young and those shower scenes keeps me going 😂.
I’m disabled and have been living vicariously through you. You’re so genuine…and the way you share your life with us gives me All the feels! 💕💕💕
Thank you for joining this crazy ride 💛💛💛
I am consistently moved by your content, Max. Thanks, mate.
I will also recommend watching Tyler and Todd do their off grid build. They have done a lot and been through some challenges but it’s all coming together slowly. PS they are friends of the Vanwives!
Already a big fan but yesss I need to catch up! 💛
@@MaxandOccy definitely and also Life Uncontained. Looking forward to your next adventure.
@@MaxandOccy
Max, One of the things abt Tyler & Todd that you may or may not know is that they are also both realtors.
If you reach out to them especially name dropping (lol) the Vanwives who they’re excellent friends with, they may be able to give you tips for free abt purchasing land for off grid living. Idk for sure, just a thought.
Also, you may want to reach out to Bryce (his videographer is his partner, Rasa pron: Rah-sah) of “Living Big in a Tiny House.” They have toured tiny homes worldwide & though since the pandemic they’ve mostly been sticking to NZ, Bryce might also have some ideas for you to find land. I know he’s written at least one book but don’t know if it covered land buying or alternatives or just covered tours & tiny home builds. But I’d give it a go to reach out to him from one ass TH-camr to another. He & Rasa are on their 2nd tiny home they travel with.
Can’t recommend any places in Australia bc I’m an ignorant American that way-seriously-have enough to do to keep up w/managing my debilitating illnesses & the asinine political system in the USA.
So glad you’re on this journey. This was a lovely vid w/incredible views & as always outstanding music.
Love to you & the Oc boy!!
~Marirose NH USA
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Bluff Knoll,
The only place where it snows in Western Australia. Did you see any Quokkas by any chance? There is a
Colony down there, and they have been spotted in the snow at the top of Bluff Knoll .
Homestead Rescue is a show about helping homesteaders, loads of great ideas.
LEGIT some of the BEST footage I've EVER SEEN!!!! INSPIRING!!!
As a person with decades beyond yours... bravo, Max! You're very wise to move close to your fam. LOVE really is ALL there is! 💛🙏💛
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@@MaxandOccy Great minds think alike...I'm an 28 yo RN working part time. I invite you to visit my homestead. I've an old original settler homestead on 1250 acres...I'm just starting out...wishing you happiness wherever the dreams take you.
What if you don't have family
@@deemad2180 As I stated, my point is not that "family" is all there is, but rather, "love" is all there is. Aligning oneself with love can be attained in infinite ways, even when living a solitary existence. Max explained that he wanted to follow his heart and be close to his family. My comment was to support him on his personal quest. Yours may be different. Either way, I'm a firm believer in finding your joy. 🥰
The word you’re looking for is family not fam !
The Nomatic Movement channel are a couple who used to be in a schoolie and then settled in Panama, bought land and building their off grid life. They already have a home and about done with their bathroom.
Oh my gosh it's us!!! What an incredible video to start the new year. It was so lovely meeting you in person, thank you again for everything 💛 Forever grateful for you and your videos
Aww guys I actually went to add your TH-cam Channel as overlay and couldn't find it.. Now I know why 😅 I was way off with the spelling of Wehan's name 😂 I'll see what I can do : ) So nice meeting you and your van is incredible!! 💛
@@MaxandOccy 🤣 we'll blame Wehan's parents for that!! No worries at all it was just so great to meet you in person. Good luck with the search for land, it's going to be an exciting year for you.
Love your build!
@@zenseed75 thank you so much. It was a mammoth effort (thankfully Max's build series gave us some more confidence going into it!) but we're finally getting to enjoy the van and am loving life on the road. Lots of incredible adventures so far ☺
You mean you went right past my door & didn’t call in!! Oh well hope you enjoyed our beautiful south coast Max & Oc 😎🐶💗
Love all of your videos! There all so real and not put on, your so natural in front of the camera! You love your dog the way he should be loved. I’ll keep watching your videos as they are so relaxing and I LOVE all your music you choose for your episodes 👌💕
Why is watching a dog swim so satisfying? 😄 I love your videos, the scenery, editing and the use of music. You tell a great story and it’s so relaxing to watch. Thank you and all the best for 2023.
Occy makes almost anything look majestic, especially swimming. Really appreciate that!! 💛
I totally agree; watching Occy & Max swimming together just put a huge smile on my face. His videography & combined music is also epic, Max has upped the anti on quality here. All those amazing beaches! Tourism Australia should hire Max (& Occy)!
On a clear day … climb a mountain … get to the top … look around … look all around … there has to be something … there has to be someone … use whatever name you want … there has to be something bigger than us …
The team meeting 😭 ❤ Occy's little legs swimming just made my whole life. So SO excited for you Max - cannot wait to follow you on this adventure (because that's what it'll be no doubt!) When you've got your land id say we'll come over and help you build - but we'd probably burn the place down 🤣 Will come for moral support if nothing else!
Always gotta check with the boss ; )
Would love to have you guys anytime!! Moral support is always appreciated 💛💛
Kinging it for the win! Love the love all my favorite creators have for one another. It's a beautiful place you ALL are creating on the interwebs:)
Dear Craig and Aimee - I have alerts on my phone twice a day saying, “Remember you’re Kinging-It”. And I’m getting a tattoo of your logo to inspire myself. 👑👑👑👑👑
Definitely check out Living Big in a Tiny House channel and Shaye’s Tiny Houses. Although they’re a NZ tiny house designer, they have the most incredible designs and they have plans for sale and Australian builders as partners. I’m positive you’ll find something perfect.
Max, I just love watching your videos. From the gorgeous landscapes and drone shots of the ocean, to the time spent with friends, to watching Occy swimming in the ocean, your genuine warmth and kindness shines through every single time. You deserve nothing but good things in your life. I'm so happy I found your channel. Always rooting for you.
Thank you so much for the lovely words! Really glad you found the channel too 💛
I just love Occy and Max♥♥♥
Very professional filming, I thoroughly enjoy catching up on your adventures.
Max, your videos just stir emotion. Sometimes a good cry, a deep breath, a friendly hug - I’m always so happy to tune in. Really excited for this next phase for you! 🍾
Love this. Thank you Angela!! 💛
Have you heard of Geoff Lawton, Zaytuna Farms! Definitely check out his videos. He is completely off-grid. I keep thinking about Australia. Just found your channel, and now I'm realizing that not only are the best healers from Australia, but WOW! Had no idea how gorgeous it is. Geoff's property is inland, gorgeous, but different. Life is definitely a mysterious journey!
Tyler and Todd are fantastic for off grid living inspiration, they are creating a wonderful home on their land in Canada!
I need to catch up!!
And of course Van Wives too.❤
Both are great!
Tyler & Todd are friends with the “Van Wives”
@@zilla2724 Max and Occy are very good friends with Vanwifes. Through Lee, she was such a ray of sunshine. He is also very close to Eamon and Bec. I'm sure that he also knows Tyler and Tod.
You have to watch Tyler & Todd. They are Canadian TH-camrs who are doing an amazing job building their off grid home in the Canadian wilderness.
Got to say the quality of your vlogs are stunningly good. I also hope you don’t mind me saying how much more content and relaxed you’ve looked lately. I honestly think the next stage in your journey is going to be so rewarding for you. Keep believing in yourself Max. You’ve got this👍
Really appreciate all of that David!
Also Martijn Doolaard in Italy. Ingenious, hardworking, creative, thoughtful guy living off grid in the Italian Alps.
Tyler and Todd are building the most epic off grid home ever!!
That's at least a 3-year project though.
Your photography and music is brilliant and goes well with the terrority..
Look forward to following you on your next chapter.. Every Blessing for 2023.. 🐾🤗🙏
I just love Occy. So glad you always share footage of him. He’s such an adorable, kind dog.
If you're looking into tiny/self sufficient or off grid living, I can recommend watching Living Big in a Tiny House also on TH-cam :)
Oh my gosh, what a luxurious van. So cosy and bright. What a happy place to live in! Occy has a better life than most humans on this planet - I mean look at that landscape - miraculous!
I absolutely love watching your videos. You are a phenomenal film maker Max. The music, drone shots and the balance between the activities you do and speaking to us, really is top notch! I was having some anxiety and after watching you and Occy, I now feel calm and inspired. I'm glad to see you so happy and at peace and I look forward to watching this new adventure! :)
Thank you nancy!
Tyler and Todd is another couple who have built a beautiful off grid property.
Max, good luck in your search for a new home for you and Occy. Family is everything, man, so you're doing the right thing. Love Occy, what a happy doggo! 🐶
I like that "get outside as much as you can, enjoy the little things and be kind to yourself! Great advice, thank you!
It warms my heart that your going to put roots down near your family. Family is so important and making memories with your niece and nephew will last you and them a lifetime. It's so meaningful. I wish you so much luck on finding just the right piece of land and your build.
Thanks EJ!
Glad you visited Denmark 🇩🇰, I live in the other one across the planet 🌏. Safe journey 😊
In Canada we have Forestry Forrest as the You Tube ambassador for Canada 🇨🇦,in Australia 🇦🇺 it should be you! Thank You again for such great beautiful motivating content! Look forward to seeing this next chapter in your life! Give Occy a pat on the head for me! Good Occy! 🐶
My husband is Canadian but we live in Australia, we love Foresty Forest and Max and Occy xx
I also love Foresty Forest!
Ha love that! Consider Occy patted!
Occy is just the cutest dog ever!
I am excited for your off grid building home adventure. I have enjoyed the van wives journey. And adored Eamon and Becs fabulous adventures. I am grateful to be able to join your homing and creative endeavours. 🎉
So glad to have you along for them Suzie 💛 Gonna need all the help I can get!
Love them also. Love you all ❤❤❤
While I of course love my wife, kids (all grown up & moved out), & dogs, I do envy yours & Occys' life. I can't think of many things better than travelling around in a tricked out van like yours, with my best friend(s). Enjoy it all while you can (as I'm certain you are), and keep on making many, many happy memories to keep you going if/when you finally settle in one place.
Take care Max & Occy x
Elsie and Barron are great to watch. Their weather is different in Colorado but they have a great channel with a lot of creative ways to go from travel life to building a homestead while using community.
I love their TH-cam channel!
Thank you, I’ll check them out!!
*Elsa Rhae & Barron 😉
I also love Elsa Rhae & Barron! M x
Poor max man. You can see the light that was once there just so dim. I hope he gets back the glow and happiness
Poor Occy is getting slow; his age is creeping up on him. I'm so pleased for you and Oc that you will be 'settling' into your own home base. And enjoy those zen mornings! From Diane and our Australian Shepherd Heidi (here in Canada).
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Re: your off grid home,
Remember on the east coast we have had fires and floods. Property that never flooded before have been affected.
Also we have probs with termites so maybe look at doing a shed home and install a incinerator toilet to avoid the black water issue. Also speak to local council as some are only just coming to terms with shipping container homes. Good luck with your search , looking forward to watching. 😊
What a sweet pup! You can feel the love between you two. Safe travels 😊
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. . . that 'our' Occy has now been on 2 W.OZ beaches that I spent time whilst living there.
My heart of hearts feels full once again, haha. Max you always, in all ways, capture
Occ's gaze upon 'his' kingdom. Ohhhh if he could speak human language he would
SO have tales to tell😆 Wishing you greatness & continued success as this next chapter
of your spectacular life ensues.
All the best in your search for land, Max - can't wait to follow the adventure. I love how Occy's needs and comfort are at the centre of everything you plan... his face when you asked him if there was sand on the sofa though 😆. Thanks for another great video and take care X
Thanks Amy! 💛
I also recommend Elsa Rhae and Baron. They have been successful living off grid for years in a Scamp trailer. After purchasing their own land, they slowly worked on storage container studio/off, and A frame guest house, and our building their small home presently. Though in Colorado, and a different environment, they really target sustainability.
I needed this tonight. My mother died on New Years Eve and I 've had a bad day today. Thanks, Max and Occy, I feel inspired to travel again
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your Mom.
@@nicolaj3294 thank you
@@carolmiller848 thank you
My self reliance is a great channel. He has built from scratch with predominantly hand tools. He is such a great builder. Definitely recommend !
What a joy to see you and Occy! And such good friends sharing meals and the incredibly lovely, out of this world beautiful raw nature surrounding. Been taking care of my Mom at my home for a year now. She has many strengths despite the fading memory. Funny twist, she is truly teaching me to live in the moment. So your video further enhances what that looks like. I wish you and Occy the best of what you seek, always. Thank you for all these years of sharing your experiences. I am grateful you are also building a community of support. ❤- Linda and Pippin pup, Austin, Texas
You probably know them already because of the Vanwives but Tyler and Todd are also off-grid :)
Tyler and Todd have built an amazing property off grid and are so smart! By the way, this video was so beautiful. The filming and cinematography was the best ever! Hugs and kisses to Occy. Just love him.
Love their videos! 💛
But Max. We love the Shower scenes!
Hi, Max thank you for sharing with us your journey, you are full of hope and light, I am very excited to watch this new adventure !! Big hugs for you and Occy
My favourite off grid self build TH-cam channel is Wild & Wonderful Off Grid. They are a really lovely family, they do all the build themselves, they start a small farm as well and as Josh is an electrician he goes into quite a bit of detail around their solar and battery system.
Another I like to watch is Red Poppy Ranch. That guy is a plumber but also a skilled but amateur mechanic and builder.
These two are very different self builds but both very good at making a meaningful narrative while showing how they go about their builds with both successes and mistakes. Wild & Wonderful also do great photography (I suspect it’s mostly Erin and you can really see how she evolves into a great cinematographer over the years)
Good for you Max ❣️ Recognized Bush Radical in the background. Good choice as well as his wife Brooke’s channel. Girl in the Woods. I’m sure you also know about My Self Reliance. Best of everything in your new adventure!!!! So happy to see you’re in a good place in your life now. I know how tough it’s been for you but kudos to your patience, fortitude and persistence to find your way physically, emotionally and spiritually! Namaste 🙏🕊❤️🥰. Also thank you so much for your stunning videos. I am so thrilled to get to see so much of beautiful Australia through your eyes. 👍🏻👏👏👏👏🥰
My Self Reliance was who I came to suggest too. His thoroughness just blows my mind.
Thanks for the tips Mary & Diana! 💛
Martin Doolaard in Italy is an amazing one to watch. His off grid property is intensely well thought out.
Occy is definitely a celebrity! Just look that pup’s face! 😍
Do you ever feel like Occy sees n feels Lees presence?
Because I feel like he feels her around you two all the time ♥️♥️
Seeing the transformer in the advertisement reminded me how lucky in USA we use 110v vs 220v like many other countries do. To convert 12v to 220v on a transformer takes twice as much secondary coiled wire than a transformer from 12v to 110v at the same 12v amperage used.
🏡Wild Wonderful Off-Grid might be interesting for you to watch, Max. They're a family of five with a bunch of animals, almost finished building an amazing house, almost completely on their own. Thanks for the beautiful episode and cuddles for Occy!
Thank you!
We all crave change and challenges - that comes from a growth mindset. But the secret is to appreciate what’s happening right now, to recognize it’s inherent value to our growth, yet being able to ground into the present moment with gratitude and acceptance. You obviously get that, and I thank you for sharing that with others
Uplifting and beautiful video. Thank you, Max and Occy💕
Please check carefully where you will put down roots.Where I am there were only 4 houses when I built in the 1970's. It's now crowded. BUT the bush is still behind me with a relatively quiet creek running through it. Please check with local councils as to what is in store for future divisions. I mean those about 20 years down the line. Don't be put off by them saying they can't show you those future developments. They're available. It's very good to see you wanting to build a home base. It gives security in times of mental turmoil I've found out. Continue being kind to yourself and Occy. Take it all one day at a time and enjoy each moment. I thank you for all the help you have given me through the past 2.5 years. You've shown me where to go for help and support. THANK YOU. Have fun on the return journey. The Nullabor is a fantastic place to zone out. The wildlife and birds are fantastic. Bye for now. Keep safe
I could watch you and Occy do vanlife forever but I feel like this next journey is going to be epic! Can't wait to see the process!
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Looked like you started watching Bush Radical at the end there. Check out Dave's latest vid for the history of land purchases and building that he and Brooke accomplished. And hi to the Occster!!
Might want to check out "Wild Wonderful Off-Grid" might not be your exact style, but They have built a beautiful A frame home and are completely off grid. Josh & Erin are a complete power house & so very knowledgeable. Excited for you next adventure. Love your content & vlogs Max & adorable Occy ✌
Just watched some of their vids. Epic! Thanks Sheree 💛
How does occy not have 1 million subscribers by now?!?!
I’ve truly enjoyed watching this journey, the scenery is phenomenal! Occy is just the cutest, love those ocean swimming scenes. Cheers to new adventures in your future!
Nomadic Movement is very good. They live in Panama and have built their home totally off grid. In fact, they are still building. Hoping everything works out for you. Love you and Occy. ❤
I just love the scenes of max and occy swimming together and enjoying life.
I would look up rammed earth societies in Australia, kinda popular there.
I like idea of tiny in a collection of structures...with passive house designs. Kirsten Dirksen is good youtube channel for off grid ideas and material choices.
Also think hemp bales is good for insulation as it continually soaks up carbon dioxide. Rammed earth is flood, fire, insect proof. Maybe think about a tiled roof made with clay and basalt ash for fireproofing. If build tiny ...fun to explore "expensive" options...like slate roofs, attached sunrooms, or semi underground root cellars, floor heating to even out room thermal gradients. Pinterest has lots of diagrams for eco buildings. 🐕🐶
Thank you Max and Occy for taking us on such a beautiful journey. You guys have found some really beautiful places. Can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Your videos are the best.
Hey Max, I think if you insert the key in your drivers door and hold the unlock position the window rolls down. Might be a different model but worth a try.
As an Aussie, I've loved your Australian adventures. Thank you for sharing. ❤
New subscriber!!! Greetings from Wyoming USA! Loved you video! Looking forward to following your adventure to the east coast!
Max, I absolutely love watching your videos, they’re so inspirational and of course Occy is such an amazing dog with a great personality. Every video is so fresh and real, and I have to say watching our fabulous landscapes unfolding makes me so proud to be Australian. You put so much heartfelt realness into each video I’m always a bit sad when each one ends, but I know I have another one waiting for me next time I log onto TH-cam. Max, you and Occy are literally my favourite TH-cam channel and I hope you continue making videos for me to watch for years to come. Take care and keep those amazing videos rolling 👍🦮❤
Shelley, wow. Thank you so much for both the kind words and for joining this crazy adventure. Appreciate you! 💛
I hear a difference in your voice 😊 You sound like you’ve moved on not saying you’ve forgotten 😔 Just saying you can live 🥹 and be happy 😃 I so hope you can find someone to share your love with 💛🧡 🐾🐾🙏 California USA
As a WA girl, I am very happy to hear about your goal to increase your sun-smartness this year! It is brutal!
WA sun hits extra hard!
It will be so nice for you to have a home base. I’ve lived vicariously through your channel and others until I can get on the road. Retiring early with a plan for home base in Masan’s in Arizona (SKP park in Benson). Working out the financial bits now. Just like you are studying off grid planning, I’m studying all I can to end up with the right van for me. So much to consider including budget.
Your journey has been an inspiration. Not just the travel, but the importance of self care, kindness and giving back where you can. Thanks for the kindness you put out into this world. It matters!
Another amazing video! I can't get over how absolutely stunning Australia is. I've got to visit someday. Also, after three years living in our bus, we totally get the need to buy some land to build a home to go to between travels. We bought a piece of land and will hopefully begin work on it soon. 😊 Can't wait to see your next video. Lots of love to you guys. Safe travels!
Thanks Mel! And although I 100% agree on the Australia being stunning front... South West Western Australia really brings it to a whole new level 🙌🏼 Totally wanna come visit your land next time I make it to the states! 💛
@@MaxandOccy We'd love that!
@@chrisjization See, that just makes me want to travel there even more!
TYLER AND TODD are a must for off-grid living!
Hi Max, I'm also moving back home this summer after years of living abroad. You making the same journey reminds me that I'm making the right decision ❤️
Definitely the right call 💛💛
@@MaxandOccy Thank you! 😌 And thank you for your response 💛
Project Kamp is a fun series on off grid life but Tyler and Todd are my faves
You can tell you’ve been doing the work to get to where you are. I feel confident for you and Occy for your next endeavour. The nervous anxious feeling means you care ❤️
Hi Max, great video and all the best for 2023 for you and Occy. One of my very best places on the east coast is Bellingen and the surrounding areas, such as the Gleniffer, Kalang. Mylestom. It is a beautiful area. Nice people. Community housing, good food shop and very special people. I'm living in Germany. But my brother is an architect there and knows everything about the area, house and land prices. So if you are interested in this area, let me know and a make a contact. Safe travels, Brigitte
This may be my favourite video of yours. The mix of scenery, hanging with your friends and the great music. Thanks so much Max!
Love that! Thanks for watching Laura 💛
Shaun James from My Self Reliance is very good to watch. I reckon you will like him a lot. Xxx
Good luck with the land search, roots are so important for your mental health. I’d recommend Girl in the Woods and Bush Radical, they’ve built a lot of off grid properties with lots of practical knowledge. You probably already know about Tyler and Todd but then there is Green Dream Project and Tiny Shiny home who build with mud❤️✨
Knowing the destination is what's important.
Max, your music and editing is so powerful! Thanks for telling such wonderful stories x
Hi Max! First off love your videos, how genuine you are really shows through the screen to the viewers
I’m currently a VMA and in school for Animal Health Technologist, and I’ve been watching Occy in quite a few videos now . & I don’t know if this has been suggested to you yet .. but he shows signs of arthritis and should be started on Cartrophen, it’s prescribed as preventative ( to help stop from worsening) and secondly to lubricate the joints and act almost like pillows that soften the movements.
Also if he does have artrhritis diagnosed you could start a trial of LIBRELA. It’s new medicine , you give an injection every 30 days it gradually/slowly releases pain medication that doesn’t affect organs like metacam for example . & only having to give the dose once a month helps your relationship with Occy - not having to shove a pill down his throat twice a day like some other pain meds - and helps create more time for you 😊
In doing these two things as a combo , you will see a complete 180 in his mobility and he would be able to go on long hikes and with bigger dogs - longer life span because of this
Please research your own information of course but I thought I would reach out - cartrophen has done wonders for my pets and I want to share that with you - incase your interested ! Talk to your regular veterinarian if you are !!
❤❤❤ excited to see you find your own land, good luck in this new adventure.
Max and Occy what a beautiful vlog , it is full of a calm contentedness that has been hard won and all the more rich for that. Thank you for championing mental health and enjoying simple pleasures. I am sure your family is looking forward to having you and Occy live near to them. Every happiness to you both from my dog and me in the UK. 🐕❤️
Thank you Dianne! 💛
@MartyT is a New Zealander who has a house up on a mountain that he powers with self-made hydro-turbines built out of old washing machines. He's a very patient and logical mechanic and seems to specialize in rescuing lost/broken/abandoned machines out in the bush and making them work again then using them to improve his compound on the mountain. He's definitely worth a look.
Love it! The road to adventure never truly ends and we can't wait to see what's in store for you and Oc this year! 🙌
Well said guys. It was so nice to meet up in person and Ben you are incredibly talented! Loved those maps! 💛
LIFE UNCONTAINED. A lovely couple that bought a piece of land and built an entire off grid home from design to fruition on their own. The only thing they didn't do themselves was spray foam I believe. They're currently working on another 'cabin' on their property so a smaller version but you can tune in for the process or just watch them build their home from the start. Good luck!
Your videos are always so well done and you are definitely showing off Australia. I'm surprised the tourism board hasn't reached out to you.
Thanks Jenn! Maybe one day 🤞🏼💛
Definitely watch Tyler and Todd. You might not be doing anything this large scale. But they have great ideas.
Tyler and Todd are really good along with wives and Eamon and Bec
Love all of them! 💛
Nomadic Movement and Indie Projects! Our favorite off grinding champions!