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 RUclips 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🌀🌟💙
@@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. 🥰
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 RUclipsr 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 .
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 …
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 RUclips 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 ☺
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.
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)!
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.
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 👌💕
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. 👑👑👑👑👑
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!
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! 🍾
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.. 🐾🤗🙏
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👍
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, 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! 🐶
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!
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).
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.
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.
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! :)
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
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
My favourite off grid self build RUclips 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)
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
@@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.
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
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
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. 👍🏻👏👏👏👏🥰
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. 🐕🐶
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!
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. 😊
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 ✌
You should watch some of Tyler and Todd’s videos They are doing really cool things all off grid Love your videos and looking forward to seeing what 2023 has in store for you and Occy ❤
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! 🐶
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.
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 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. 🎉
You might remember that I said I'd follow your channel whatever you do, even if you'd turn your back on vanlife, because I somehow feel you and Occy have become friends. There's only one more vanlife RUclipsr I feel the same about and since you asked what channels you should check out, regarding off-grid living I'd like to recommend him. His name is Ash and his channel is called "Lost in Europe". Just like with you I started following him because of him living the vanlife, but he's now bought and settled down on an off grid farm in Sweden and I think you'll like him. Anyway, as always, all the best and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make out of whatever piece of land you're going to buy. 🙏🏽😎
🏡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!
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.
Good luck with your journey home…. here are some of my favourite channels you may enjoy… Tiny Shiny Home, The Newbys, The indie Projects, The Nomadic Movement, Tyler and Todd, Trent and Allie, Luke and Sarah’s Off Grid Life. Enjoy and have fun finding your forever home❤
Hello, Max and Occy! You probably already know the Living Big In A Tiny House here on youtube, but I'll still mention them. They have a ton of various off-grid houses on the channel! Wishing you the best road on your way back to the East!
Please watch Todd & Tyler who are building off grid in Canada. I watch them and the Van Wives every Sunday. Good luck and safe travels home. Love your videos. Hugs to Occy.
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.
One of the early items to do is build a garden, so you have some food during your build. It takes months to get a crop and around 3 years until you know enough to sustain yourself. I like the gardener from Australia. He's on RUclips called "self sufficient me".
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.
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❤️✨
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. ❤
Buy a fixer upper, you're a talented builder and it's fun. Gridlessness is a family living near Alaska, they're completely off grid. They said their most important purchase was a combustion stove. It not only provided heat, but hot water and food. They also have a hydro electric system for power. Look for a property with water at the high point and build downhill, good for a permaculture garden too.
Max, your videos are so amazing and you always capture how stunningly beautiful Australia really is. I came back to this video because it's in my top 10 and love watching them over and over. Love seeing you and Occy in the water.
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 RUclips. Max, you and Occy are literally my favourite RUclips channel and I hope you continue making videos for me to watch for years to come. Take care and keep those amazing videos rolling 👍🦮❤
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 ❤️
Also another resource on uTube is off grid w/Jake & Nicolle. They bought several acres in British Columbia on Vancouver island with boat only access. They cleared enough property to build a yurt which has been their home for 4 years. They have many solar panels and also a well for water and they also catch rain water. They have many raised bed gardens and fruit trees. They were originally vegan but changed a bit when Nicolle got pregnant last year. I only watch uTube but they also have instagram - you’ll see their contact info listed on the uTube channel. They too have had experiences with whales but from their small boat. I only wish I was young enough to be going on a homestead adventure.
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!
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. 🐕❤️
SO excited to see what you create next, Max!! I’ve recently decided that I want to buy some land and put an off grid tiny home on it, here in the US. With the outrageous and rising cost of living here, it seems like the best option. Crystal and Jaz did a wonderful job with their land and I’m sure that they will be a tremendous help to you. Eamon and Bec, as well. And you have the support of this YT community that you’ve built. We are here for it all and will be rooting for you and Occi, every step of the way! 🫶🏼✨
Thank you Allison and yes I can only see tiny living becoming more and more popular in the future! Really appreciate the support from you and the community on here 💛
for a lesson in craftsmanship watch Martian Doolaard. the videos are so zen like. we love watching you and Occy and i am so happy to see you doing so much better. peace
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! 💛
Brightened my day as always! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with us, whether it is allowing us to be with you in a small way through downs ups and in between your authentic and kind nature shines and the pure love between you and Occy it wonderful to witness. Not your side of the world and not necessarily the self build off grid channel you may be after but I really enjoy: ‘Make, Do, Grow’ and ‘Little Spanish Farmstead’ 💛
Good simple living is a great channel. It’s a couple with their kids and they started with raw land and built their tiny home to live in first and then build up their forever home. You can go back and watch from the beginning. They show you step-by-step what they’re doing and obviously are not professionals, but their final products are amazing love watching your channel Max and seeing you and Occy have so much fun the landscape is so beautiful I’m so excited to come along on this journey with you in this next chapter ❤😊🎉
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 RUclips 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.
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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’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 💛💛💛
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 !
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.
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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 RUclipsr 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.
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 …
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 RUclips 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 😎🐶💗
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.
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)!
If you're looking into tiny/self sufficient or off grid living, I can recommend watching Living Big in a Tiny House also on RUclips :)
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♥♥♥
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 👌💕
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. 👑👑👑👑👑
You have to watch Tyler & Todd. They are Canadian RUclipsrs who are doing an amazing job building their off grid home in the Canadian wilderness.
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 😂.
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!
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!! 💛
Also Martijn Doolaard in Italy. Ingenious, hardworking, creative, thoughtful guy living off grid in the Italian Alps.
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.. 🐾🤗🙏
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!
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, 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! 🐶
LEGIT some of the BEST footage I've EVER SEEN!!!! INSPIRING!!!
Tyler and Todd are building the most epic off grid home ever!!
That's at least a 3-year project though.
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!
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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. . . 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.
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!
Poor max man. You can see the light that was once there just so dim. I hope he gets back the glow and happiness
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!
I like that "get outside as much as you can, enjoy the little things and be kind to yourself! Great advice, thank you!
I just love Occy. So glad you always share footage of him. He’s such an adorable, kind dog.
My self reliance is a great channel. He has built from scratch with predominantly hand tools. He is such a great builder. Definitely recommend !
Occy is definitely a celebrity! Just look that pup’s face! 😍
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
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
My favourite off grid self build RUclips 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)
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! 💛
Occy is just the cutest dog ever!
Do you ever feel like Occy sees n feels Lees presence?
Because I feel like he feels her around you two all the time ♥️♥️
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.
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
What a sweet pup! You can feel the love between you two. Safe travels 😊
Tyler and Todd is another couple who have built a beautiful off grid property.
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
You probably know them already because of the Vanwives but Tyler and Todd are also off-grid :)
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! 💛
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. 🐕🐶
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!
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. 😊
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 💛
You should watch some of Tyler and Todd’s videos
They are doing really cool things all off grid
Love your videos and looking forward to seeing what 2023 has in store for you and Occy ❤
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!
Very professional filming, I thoroughly enjoy catching up on your adventures.
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! 💛
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 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 ❤❤❤
You might remember that I said I'd follow your channel whatever you do, even if you'd turn your back on vanlife, because I somehow feel you and Occy have become friends. There's only one more vanlife RUclipsr I feel the same about and since you asked what channels you should check out, regarding off-grid living I'd like to recommend him. His name is Ash and his channel is called "Lost in Europe". Just like with you I started following him because of him living the vanlife, but he's now bought and settled down on an off grid farm in Sweden and I think you'll like him.
Anyway, as always, all the best and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make out of whatever piece of land you're going to buy. 🙏🏽😎
🏡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!
Frothing tip: if you do the frothing first and then the expresso, the froth will rest and create more foam!! Free tip, no charge.
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 RUclips channel!
Thank you, I’ll check them out!!
*Elsa Rhae & Barron 😉
I also love Elsa Rhae & Barron! M x
Good luck with your journey home…. here are some of my favourite channels you may enjoy… Tiny Shiny Home, The Newbys, The indie Projects, The Nomadic Movement, Tyler and Todd, Trent and Allie, Luke and Sarah’s Off Grid Life. Enjoy and have fun finding your forever home❤
Uplifting and beautiful video. Thank you, Max and Occy💕
Hello, Max and Occy! You probably already know the Living Big In A Tiny House here on youtube, but I'll still mention them. They have a ton of various off-grid houses on the channel! Wishing you the best road on your way back to the East!
I just love the scenes of max and occy swimming together and enjoying life.
Please watch Todd & Tyler who are building off grid in Canada. I watch them and the Van Wives every Sunday. Good luck and safe travels home. Love your videos. Hugs to Occy.
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.
One of the early items to do is build a garden, so you have some food during your build. It takes months to get a crop and around 3 years until you know enough to sustain yourself. I like the gardener from Australia. He's on RUclips called "self sufficient me".
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
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.
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❤️✨
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 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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Buy a fixer upper, you're a talented builder and it's fun. Gridlessness is a family living near Alaska, they're completely off grid. They said their most important purchase was a combustion stove. It not only provided heat, but hot water and food. They also have a hydro electric system for power. Look for a property with water at the high point and build downhill, good for a permaculture garden too.
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!
Max, your videos are so amazing and you always capture how stunningly beautiful Australia really is. I came back to this video because it's in my top 10 and love watching them over and over. Love seeing you and Occy in the water.
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 RUclips. Max, you and Occy are literally my favourite RUclips 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 can deffently recommend Tyler and Todd, their youtube channel are amazing. Love your Channel, can't wait to watch the next chapter.
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 💛
Also another resource on uTube is off grid w/Jake & Nicolle. They bought several acres in British Columbia on Vancouver island with boat only access. They cleared enough property to build a yurt which has been their home for 4 years. They have many solar panels and also a well for water and they also catch rain water. They have many raised bed gardens and fruit trees. They were originally vegan but changed a bit when Nicolle got pregnant last year. I only watch uTube but they also have instagram - you’ll see their contact info listed on the uTube channel. They too have had experiences with whales but from their small boat. I only wish I was young enough to be going on a homestead adventure.
As an Aussie, I've loved your Australian adventures. Thank you for sharing. ❤
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 🤞🏼💛
Martin Doolaard in Italy is an amazing one to watch. His off grid property is intensely well thought out.
Max, your music and editing is so powerful! Thanks for telling such wonderful stories x
Love watching from America. In the 90s my inlaws spent 10 years caravaning through Australia from December to April. They loved it.
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 💛
Nomadic Movement and Indie Projects! Our favorite off grinding champions!
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! 💛
TYLER AND TODD are a must for off-grid living!
SO excited to see what you create next, Max!! I’ve recently decided that I want to buy some land and put an off grid tiny home on it, here in the US. With the outrageous and rising cost of living here, it seems like the best option. Crystal and Jaz did a wonderful job with their land and I’m sure that they will be a tremendous help to you. Eamon and Bec, as well. And you have the support of this YT community that you’ve built. We are here for it all and will be rooting for you and Occi, every step of the way! 🫶🏼✨
Thank you Allison and yes I can only see tiny living becoming more and more popular in the future! Really appreciate the support from you and the community on here 💛
for a lesson in craftsmanship watch Martian Doolaard. the videos are so zen like. we love watching you and Occy and i am so happy to see you doing so much better. peace
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!
Glad you visited Denmark 🇩🇰, I live in the other one across the planet 🌏. Safe journey 😊
Brightened my day as always! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with us, whether it is allowing us to be with you in a small way through downs ups and in between your authentic and kind nature shines and the pure love between you and Occy it wonderful to witness. Not your side of the world and not necessarily the self build off grid channel you may be after but I really enjoy: ‘Make, Do, Grow’ and ‘Little Spanish Farmstead’ 💛
Good simple living is a great channel. It’s a couple with their kids and they started with raw land and built their tiny home to live in first and then build up their forever home. You can go back and watch from the beginning. They show you step-by-step what they’re doing and obviously are not professionals, but their final products are amazing love watching your channel Max and seeing you and Occy have so much fun the landscape is so beautiful I’m so excited to come along on this journey with you in this next chapter ❤😊🎉
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! 💛
Hello, Max and Occy , I'll recommend the off grid builder 'my self reliance' you tube channel. Good luck in 2023!