Join us in another van life adventure in Portugal as we make it to Castelo Branco.. After nearly giving up on the idea of off grid land in Central Portugal, we find ourselves a fantastic van life park up and almost immediately fall in love with the area… It’s time to put all of our doubts behind us and look for our little piece of off grid land where we can live happily ever after!!! Or is it?? Anything is possible…
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Get a traffic cone you can put out if the dogs want a nap on the road!
Please do check the law on land use, are you able to build a dwelling? Looks great and excited for you both!
I just love your channel, hope you find the best plot in the country ….keep u p the great video.s a plot near water or ocean would be awsome too right?a paw for charlie and dizzee🤠..i somehow prefer the second plot of land ….maybe because it went up hill might be nice?
Someone commented last week about being concious that any land you purchase could end up being 'for life', along with the maintenance costs, if you cant sell on if not suitable. Is there a possibilty of 'long term' leasing somewhere first (maybe with a later option to buy if you decide) ? Depends on the seller I presume. Sending much 💛
It's all very nice and everything. But why do you keep leaving one of your dogs in the van when it's 40 degrees, we don't even do that in Scotland…..
I did think you two were cool
You two are getting old. A few fireworks what ifffff
I watch you guys on Roku, but "like" you on my laptop where I have not watched you. Am I screwing up the whatsits? Will my view still count on Roku? Will my like still count when it's not attached to the view?
Argh! To be continued 😅
wow those are really great shots 😍
Out of interest why Portugal over Spain ?
Plots of lands are great, you need to ask if you can build anything/ have shelters? like the first plot, and have the well water tested, pine forest will have those caterpiilars, lots to think about.
Hi there is a dutch couple there vlog is called Our Portugese Homestead may be contact them for info?
Succes on youre journey.
Greetings Steve.
Exciting stuff! My favourite plot was the first one _ easy access, nice well and lots of fruit trees _ can’t wait to hear what you decide 😃
Oh no , its like that bloody whitby uk , steps and hills .
I completly understand why you liked the first land.
I really liked that there was still water in the river, even after that heat. Just make sure you can actually use it (if it's on the border, who has ownership, can both use it?)
And with the little kitchen, bathroom area, you can still use the van for sleeping, while you build, so there's no rush to build a house.
I actually went to Italia last year, to look for land or cheap buildings, which is why I decided to go for vanlife, as that means I won't be "stuck" somewhere, if like wildfires, or heatwaves, or you know, bad neighbors happens..😅
I'm really looking forward to see more of this, so exiting.. 🤩
Looks like great land options but I'd wonder why the previous owners who had started the outdoor kitchen etc are selling. Is the well dry or other water access issue?
Personally speaking, I would only buy some land in Portugal if I wanted to build a property there. If not, if I had an old small van like yours and planned for future travels, I would invest the money into a newer larger motorhome for 4 reasons. More space for living, lower running costs, reliability and a continuous presence on YouTube revenue. But we all think differently.
Your fascination of buying some land after all in Portugal is intense. But finding one or even two wells with water in appeared to be of value. But did you know that well water is not drinking water even after boiling. Reason being it can easily contain arsenic after being in contact with soil. Are you buying the land to build a property on? If not then it is a long drive from Andalucia to maintain the ground and pick the fruits. Also it might restrict you on your travels if attention was needed. Also very recently wildfires just north of Castelo Branco actually could develop anywhere. Would be nothing worse if your land was in a wildfire with all vegetation gone. The land value would also be lost.
Nice plot of land, would just check out the chances of flooding, with the stream being there 🤔, good luck with any purchase 👍
Hi from new zealand
Grapevines on your property next project Ex Pawers Wines, available where all good wines are sold and served. 🍷
I think you should take your land money & buy a new van & keep traveling in comfort like air conditioning !🌵🇺🇸❤️
Stupid people . Think of your animals . What the fack is up with people who think they are animal lovers . When they die of exhaustion youre to blame . Good luck to the dogs they will need it
Wow, I’m so excited for you Nick and Sarah. ❤️❤️
I really loved the first one. I can see you cooking up a storm in the outside kitchen Sarah. ❤️❤️
Hi you guys and Dizzy and Charlie, just caught up with your videos 3 in a row !
Great content and a lovely insight into Portugal so pleased your taking time to figure out your best options and what you really want !
Our daughter and son in law have bought a plot of land in Poland and are building their own off grid home . Check them out on unalome home !
Look forward to your next instalment 😊
Where/which websites are you suing to find these properties?
Personally I prefer the first property, but you’re out there and can see for yourselves which is best 😃👍
Thank you for the great entertainment, and keep up the good work 👍
Exciting times. Looking forward to seeing the other plots but they have to go some to beat the first one, it looked ideal. 👍🏻
Get something in your van to watch your dogs while your gone.keep fans going. It is a big responsibility traveling with dogs
Is the run off from storms going in to the dip in the land> the Bushes are surviving from water from somewhere. Does the mountain rain run off to your land?
Well the sycophants luv it but the mountain of work will start to tell, truth is a bitch.
Living my dream, stay motivated, and keep up the fight for your dream.
Congrats on your property search and good luck. I am I Juncal do Campo and looking for an offgrid property and the 1st one would be ideal. Let me know if you choose a different one, and yes, there are so many out there. How do you keep your doggies cool in the van when you are not there? Ciao
It almost seems like the world and his friend are looking for land in Castello Branco!!!!!!!
Don't blame you ! It looks beautiful.
Exciting 🙂
Hi guys .What microphone and camera did you use for this video?
They’re both lovely, I seemed to get a better feeling from the 2nd one, but true, more land, more work, and more money. 1st one not as much work and you have a small structure already there. But what would your plans be? Stay there a few months out of the year?
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Dag nabbit! Connect with The Indie Projects because they've done the same thing and are friends with some British or Australian ex-pats who also live in Portugal… that's 3 or 4 local expats in Portugal…. have fun, folks…
Waiting for you to show the next lots of land 👍🌸 Australia
Both WELL established 😁 with what you need to be self sufficient Enjoy & take care 🌸 Australia
Hi Nick and Sarah and Doggies Hope your all well , Amazed at those plots of land and having wells , And even fruit trees , Great prices too , look forward to part Two , Thanks for sharing ,Take care All.
Some smashing plots to ponder over, I hope you manage to find what you are looking for. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Hey guys, just ran across a couple that bought land there, thought maybe you'd wanna contact them. They might have some good advice. Their YouTube is"Luke & Sara". Cute couple.
U 2 really cheer me up.its so exciting for u both.good luck with the next plots of land.cant wait to see more.take care xxx