#1 First days at my cabin in the Italian Alps

I bought two historic cabins on top of a hill in Italy with the goal to renovate them and create an off grid homestead.
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[@jonathansteinhauser6760]

This series has me again asking myself the question of whether it's more enriching for ones soul to see 1000 different places or to see one place, in a thousand different lights and a thousand different moods on a thousand different days and a thousand different nights.

[@Saya-nb7cq]

I love how you phrased it

[@mktwatcher]

Well said. That is a very good question. I'm sure over a life that One Place experienced in many different ways would just as good if not better than seeing a 1000 different places. The latter would be too hectic.

[@PiaBros]

I so think the 1000 ……..

[@marieesposito9145]

What a deeply beautiful question 🤔

[@svthorasailing4868]

The experience is relative,you have a very poetic thought process .

[@peeerlyb.7762]

Is it only me or this is just refreshing to watch... I like that there is no background music just you and the sound of the wind, work...this is amazing project and wish you all the best...

[@patriciasears4209]

Amen to no music that is loud and drowns out what’s said. I like the sounds of nature and what’s going on too.

[@juppe6679]

agreed agreed! love it when creators have a feel for when music would just be in the way :)

[@cwhoff290]

It is refreshing

[@CG-hj1cu]

Hits a challenge @08:17 ...turns to the view....all is well

[@missb122]

That was like therapy watching that. Felt so emerged into the surroundings and a tad envious at what will he such a beautiful simple life, which we all now crave! Waking up to that view!! Wow!

[@andreainvernizzi8510]

I am Italian from Milan, and I am based in Australia. Watching this video makes me think what an heritage and how many beautiful spots we have in Italy and Italians ignore or are not even aware of their existence. I am grateful to people like him, valuing our land. Thank you

[@lordcommandersnow1625]

ciao andrea, italiano di pescara che vive a toronto canada

[@marieesposito9145]

Totally agree 👍

[@matros1493]

E io sono di Como per quanto belle siano le nostre zone purtroppo sono inospitali per parecchi mesi l'anno, dato il clima estremamente rigido... impossibile vivere off-grid qui a meno che non disposti ad una vita durissima e di grandi sacrifici...

[@scray00]

@@matros1493 yeah I was wondering what this place would be like in the winter. that road must be impassible and that’s quite a hill to get up and down. Maybe he’s gonna put in a zip line 😂

[@leelajapheth4051]

Maybe you consider going back

[@frequencymanipulator]

Thanks for not putting ridiculous music all the way through. I love to hear the natural sounds of landscape and activity.

[@neutechnica]

I respect you showing moments of struggle that are often absent from so much video blogging these days. Life is never perfect and in those moments, you rest, regather yourself, and try again. Wish you all the best on this project.

[@chippytea.]

Is making the video the motivating factor ? It seems so many people are doing this . But are they genuinely inspired or doing as they've been influenced

[@davidoff59]

@@chippytea. it's the great awakening that working until you can't work anymore is not living

[@chippytea.]

@@davidoff59 satire

[@Ne1170]

@@davidoff59 the guy literally dragged a solid wood fire surround into a hut before putting up solar. For no reason other than to give you some clips of "struggle" it's just youtube mate... That's all this was made for.

[@original12310]

I follow you on that one. I strongly believe that watching so many movies and series have negatively altered our way to approach life. Nobody goes to pee or poo in almost any movie, doors aren't locked, nobody farts... Very freudian description but not on purpose ^^ it's just what easily comes to mind. But I guess you can see the point.

[@korbandallas8931]

When I grew up I used to visit my grandfather in Italy, he would have used those 2 homes to keep his sheep, as he rotated them eating grass all over the hills. Keep them there at night, then return in the morning. We sold milk and cheeses. I miss it. Beautiful spot you have.

[@korbandallas8931]

@@imaloose yes! Italy is old, great history, so glad he is sharing this. I never seen a good snow storm but my dad said when he was a kid they measured them in meters, not inches or feet lol.

[@benvanmassenhove]

Reminds me at ZeroZeroZero but without he maffia haha

[@d8889]

as an italian I'm so glad to lear that people having my background, whose ancestors moved away, are still in love with the old country!

[@MaMastoast]

@@korbandallas8931 To be fair, it would be strange for a european to measure anything in inches or feet ^^

[@korbandallas8931]

@@MaMastoast very true, I was a kid and it was explained that way for me to understand, being born in the states.

[@JeromeDymond]

To fill in the void during the week, I started watching the first episode again!! How far you’ve come in a short 2.3 years!!!

[@gwenfowler1826]

He certainly has. I enjoy watching the first one again and seeing where he is now.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danjustice1751]

I really like that you show the real picture. That you show when things go wrong for you, not giving a false expectation that everything will just go right in life but instead showing that shit happens and life goes on. Feels like a very honest account of your experiences

[@srk069]

It’s extremely rare to begin watching a channel previously unseen and to know, within just a few seconds, that I want the episode to last for hours. I have serious ADHD and it takes something very special to keep my attention. What you’re doing is special. Thank you and the very very best of luck to you.

[@juneD6994]

Beautiful and creative! My sister and brother-in-llaw did the same thing in mountains up in a past a little town called picket burg in South Africa.

[@rosstatham439]

I’ve got silly ADHD

[@atozer2547]

Guess you have just found what really interests you...thats a rare gift.

[@joachimguth6226]

I am not sure, but could living in such kind of environment be beneficial for your ADHD?

[@haroldhumerickhouse8731]

@@joachimguth6226 They’re not talking about living like this. They’re talking about how this show holds their interest.

[@RRaucina]

Savagely painful to watch because I always wanted to do this after a life of building, with a love of stone. The roof! Those slabs of rock, the precision stonework. Genius and passion frozen in time. You are a lucky man indeed.

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

You are so right, savagely painful to watch, but so rewarding when it's finally cleaned up and livable. Then come all the niceties.

[@zguzial]

The fact that building nowadays is an impossible thing to do if you don’t have the money. It doesn’t even matter where you live anymore, it’s that expensive. It’s just sad. So many of us probably would love to have their own home to live in

[@user-gf6kj2qc7v]

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[@arnoldfreemanchanmusic6495]

Do it then man.

[@jbuckley2546]

Reminds me of the huge slate slabs used to roof some old properties in Tintagel, Cornwall.

[@tatyalexa7]

It's so satisfying to look back and see how far you've come!

[@mgsee]

Discovered the channel about a year ago, and now going back to the beginning to see how the place looked originally and to appreciate how much was done before I started watching.

[@mollybridgette9103]

This video has brought me so much peace. I sometimes feel alone in desiring to be free from the superficiality and materialism that is advertised by modern “Western” culture. There is something that seems so purposeful about this journey and it inspires me. I am grateful for the time and effort you have put in to share your experience with us.

[@starsandstripes1043]

The peace and desire for freedom is very relatable, but realistically speaking without that modern "Western" culture there would not be a video platform as such that you could enjoy peace from in the comfort of your home.

[@micheleserio2061]

Well said my friend...I would welcome this journey

[@lissettemariafernandez4284]

You have great merit. I wish you much fulfillment w your undertaking. Peace from the U S..

[@n8rlvr876]

@Molly Finn you are not alone!! ✌🏼

[@twe5507]

You are not alone! 🙏❤

[@duncanfrere2656]

Re-watching the first episode at the homestead. Martijn just rebuilt the campsite and outdoor kitchen after the terrible storm. What a great beginning! All the hall marks are here: staggering drone shots of unspeakable beauty; Martijn's work ethic and serious skills in full view. Johannes the Priest just over the mountain. And the vistas of Val Pellice a constant astonishing presence. Easily my favorite KZbin subscription! Thanks Martijn!

[@500krp]

We found this purely by accident and immediately became obsessed watching it. I love both ends of enriching livestyles...whether its an English Manor /French Chateau or a mountainside rustic cabin!

[@blanchjoe1481]

Dear Martijin, There will come a time when KZbin will become sophisticated, it will have matured and reach the stage where awards and formal acknowledgements will be assigned to those videos that over the years that were most remembered and were most influential in the beginning of this new medium. Whether you realize this or not, and long after you have moved onto different projects and avenues in your life, this body of work will be enjoyed, discussed, shared and remembered by millions of individuals scattered across the world for years into the future. Sending you my best. Sincerely, Joseph Blanchette

[@MartinTHoffmann]

Awesome production value, this is really something that stands out on KZbin, taking the time to experience the moment. I grew up close to the Alps, and this video feels like I am there. It's rare these days that one doesn't feel the urge to click to the next video.

[@MrSrtman18]

It looks wonderful there. I wonder how one finds land like that. Amazing

[@keithyoung4838]

The humanity, the humility and the picturesque beauty is wonderful to watch. I wish you every success on the journey Martijn. Sláinte from the emerald isle of Éire.

[@worthlessdollar1]

Lovely comment ❤🇮🇪

[@eddiewalker7252]

4.9 Million views, so glad to be able to travel with you from the beginning Martijn. Your storytelling and filmography are award winning transporting your audience into the magical land that is the Italian Alps. Thank you🙏❤

[@jimc3891]

The stone roof is amazing. First thing I noticed. I work with stone and my eye was immediately drawn to them. Those stone buildings are gems.

[@Laughinggray]

Great to watch! A few tips considering the stove: position it at the highest point in the roof. The draft will be better and you will gain more heat from the longer indoor stretch of pipe. Also you will get less smoke into your house from outside. Replace the bend in the pipe by two 135 degree angles, this will also improve the draft.

[@anthonytaylor9232]

That sounds like really good advice. This guy must have the heart of a lion and the balls of a bull! Going to be tough going in that location during the long winter. Good luck to him!

[@Pmack1975]

Just finished watching episode #32 and wanted to come back to check out the 1st one that got me hooked. 4.6 million views at this time! Wow Martijn! I'm not surprised at all. This series is so wholesome it is literally one of the best things on the entire internet. Carry-on Sir, please.

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Well, here I am, a year later, like you I felt compelled to watch it again as this series is indeed "one of the best things on the entire internet" :o). As I love to read the comments section, I'm delighted to notice many of us are back, the "re-watchers"!

[@yelenaangeleski3354]

Fine work. The composition of the shots, the various camera angles you use, the minimalistic but perfectly sufficient script -- a pleasure to watch.

[@SophyaAgain]

I can feel piece and quiet. I can smell the soil. No background music. No one talking fast and alaud. Love it. WTF I'm even weeping.

[@tommoore8123]

8:25 I know that smile! I had it 10 years ago when I was able to purchase an acreage in Northeast Iowa with a small river flowing through it. An awesome feeling sitting on your own land, listening to the water, enjoying the view! Congratulations!

[@stacypecora7110]

Hello fellow Iowan!

[@barbarakujawa320]

I sit in the comfort of my small home and watch your struggles in awe. May the power that is guide you and protect you to a successful renovation. Amazing videos of your home and surroundings Your patience and determination are naked for all to see. Take care. We applaud you for your tenacity and willfulness.❤️

[@kaylenes9986]

Beautiful words!!

[@krisstewart5567]

My father was also a Dutchman and an engineer. I see so much of him in your work and ethic’s. This journey is as amazing as your cycling. Thank you for the ride!

[@esptech4950]

I stumbled upon your videos as I recuperate with long-COVID syndrome. The long-COVID journey has been a discouraging 12 months, so far. Your story inspires me. I love your determination to use traditional materials and traditional ways. I love your being so grounded in the natural terrain and beauty. I love the presence and attention to detail which permeates all that you are doing. Thank you for sharing your journey. It is a peaceful, bright, hopeful spark ... in a sometimes discouraging world. :)

[@panicholson]

Dear Martijn, thank you for sharing this with us. It has helped me with my depression. I love all the progress you've made and the fortitude you have in building your home. It inspires me to change my life in some way. Don't know what that will be yet, but to live someplace where I can find solace and beauty in nature. I was a landscaper for 20 years and various other jobs as well so I appreciate the heavy work you're doing. Thank you again. You're very brave. Your coffee looks delicious!

[@suzannetabone9309]

What an absolutely phenomenal view. No wonder you chose this location. I look forward to seeing your project progress in the coming months. Good luck and stay well and healthy.

[@BigJProductions]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! I am so tired of watching American homesteads, finally something EUROPEAN, very relevant and relatable! thank for posting this.

[@Talybont21]

Just rewatching the start having enjoyed the latest episode…. My goodness it brings it home just how far you have come….. amazing.

[@cathyphegley7414]

I just happened on your site and am so eager to watch the progression of your project. I am praying for your health and safety as you build this new life for yourself 💕

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Indeed. I imagine his back will be quite angry with him. Blessings to all this Holiday Season!

[@bluzizalright]

I would strongly advise the purchase of wood cooking stove (cucina economica); it will heat very efficiently and economically as well as providing a large cooking surface and oven. Some models have a hot water container as well. They are very popular for mountain houses (like mine). Beautiful place and beautiful structures, by-the-way. Good luck with the renovation and enjoy.

[@605pilot]

I live in the mountains of Colorado at an elevation of 8200 feet and I use a wood cook stove all the time to heat my homestead and cook on.

[@henkjanssen1252]

Yeah, and check beforehand how many KwH the stove is said to have, because they do not all have the same heating capacity ;)

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Martijn, watching from the beginning, what a transformation with the help of your good friends! I caught your channel around episode 60-ish. We are honored to follow your story and cheer you on! Best wishes

[@christrites4251]

It’s amazing what one person can do with a little determination and a few handy tools!

[@chelseafrigaultsmith6678]

I encourage you to learn everything you can about the art of drystone walling. As a waller, there is a massive amount of skill and knowledge that goes into building a structure like that. The buildings are in incredible condition.

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

Me....me....me!!!!! It’s all about me me me!

[@throwstonesonmadlibbackstage]

shut up geoff

[@Instamic]

I am an italian videographer who bought a summerhouse abroad, in an island. It is not off-the-grid as yours, but I definitely feel the connection since I wanted to do everything possible by my own. What impresses me is the additional effort you are putting to beautifully document your journey! Amazing work Martjin! Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing where you are heading too. Take care! Michele

[@kevtom1686]

How can a person search for properties like this on line ?

[@Tonyx.yt.]

@@kevtom1686 usualy listed on real estate sites

[@jacopofolin6400]

@@kevtom1686 there are a lot of communes in italy that are selling abbandonated houses for 1$ for the condition that you live there and rennovate it. A lot of them are in sicily

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Martijn shares how in this episode. Happy hunting.

[@betsykeady]

I am an avid viewer and it’s interesting to go back to the beginning. Tremendous work, Martjin

[@anitacabininthewoods6381]

I totally get you. I have a small cabin in the woods and the joy I felt the first night in my cabin was unbelievable. Freedom!!!

[@kwakkers68]

What an absolute joy! Such a welcome break with all the grim problems of western modernity! I find this idea very, very appealing!

[@ethermod307]

Martijn this is a joy to watch. I feel like I'm watching an art-house film. The cinematography and the editing seem wonderfully familiar. Groetjes uit Utrecht!

[@sarhban11]

@Keith Godown lol same thought. I was thinking it might be haunted place 😀

[@IonutStoican92]

I started rewatching all the series, I hope one day to make something similar. May this be a rememberal :) I can really see the progress in the cinematography and editing along the way. Well done.

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

This is just gorgeous to watch as your new home takes shape and things get better little, byl little. I can hardly wait to see the next ones! 🌟

[@dancarpenter2526]

Martijn, my ancestors were Waldensians, and lived in Prarostino (Borgata Cardoni). I also have a couple of ancestors from Rora. I went to visit in 2018, and their abandoned village looked exactly like your property--dry stacked stone cottages and barns with slate roofs. So glad I found your channel--I will subscribe, and see you in Italy the next time I visit!

[@coolcat5481]

@@MuirWoods111 WOW! Dude had Italian grandparents. Truly a wonder.

[@dancarpenter2526]

@@MuirWoods111 It has been really interesting to learn about the people and area--happy I found Martijn's YT channel.

[@Darlenejoy]

I’ve admired the history of the Waldensians for quite a few years. That’s a great ancestry. They were true to God and the bible.

[@d8889]

as an italian I'm so glad to lear that people having my background, whose ancestors moved away, are still in love with the old country!

[@dancarpenter2526]

@@d8889 Absolutely! I have tried for years to claim Italian citizenship by ancestry, but unfortunately I am too many generations removed. Would love to be able to freely live and work there, and then pass it on to my children. I will be back.

[@kathmediaDeutsch]

Hey neighbor, I'm just a few minutes in and have to go outside now..., but: great pacing, great shots (the sparse lighting in the hut with the texture of the stone walls looks awesome). Ilike the minimalism combined with narration segments. Looking forward to watching the rest and the coming episodes!

[@paolagrando5079]

There they are!! Those foreigners coming to Italy, buying old derelict buildings, fixing them, probably, making them nicer than before and, last but not least, repopulating areas that through the years are left deserted by its population. You darn good people!! Thank you. 😸

[@angelaberni8873]

@@paolagrando5079 Hats off to him !! I'd rather live like him than in any apartment in a large city,where you are dependent on the 💩system that could be closed down at anytime they wish to do so. Plus the advantage of far less expense. The biggest drawback that I can see so far is not having a road right up to the house. But maybe in future this could be feasible. Auguri di buone feste.🎄🎄🎄

[@jonathannewby5795]

@@angelaberni8873 There are advantages and disadvantages to both ways of life. As you pointed out in your comment. A major issue with living in the the mountains in Italy is a) that you are entirely dependent on having a car, and b) you can have a long drive down steep windy roads to get anywhere else, which can be a problem for example in snow and ice, though no doubt that is part of the attraction. When I bought in Italy the place was surrounded by hundreds of sq km of hills/mountains, but I could walk to the shops in 10 mins. And I have lived in a rustico, an hour's walk from the town, and without a car, which in winter was not easy. Anyone who decides to live in a remote place in Italy, or anywhere else, has to think carefully about what they are doing, though it looks on the face of it that this guy has done so, either that or he has had previous experience. Whichever, I wish him luck.

[@luiginiolu6842]

@@jonathannewby5795 What a peculiar comment. You decide to live up a mountain, but please be warned you'll need a car!... Are mountain locations in UK/US/Canada et al served with underground/subway stns next to your house? In Italy/Europe it might be hours to get to the nearest shop right? In the US/Canada it might take a day(s) before you actually reach what some might call civilisation. "Steep drives down winding roads", who would have thought when you live up a mountain! Snow and ice , bloody hell(!), I thought Italy was always sunny! You must certainly be some clueless UK townie on a mid life crisis...

[@jonathannewby5795]

@@luiginiolu6842 You miss the fact that I was replying to a comment about the drawbacks of living in the city, that there are pros and cons to both, one of which is that you don't need a car in a city. I live in the hills in Italy ( and I know all about the rural life), but not halfway up a mountain, been there done that, the difference being that I prefer not to have to drive 40 hairpin bends (closed in winter snow, at least where I live, where you get a metre) to visit a cafe, etc. Great if you like the challenge. Canada/US, both of which I know, in particular the Northern Sierra, cannot in any way be compared with Italy. I've seen several people buy and sell up near me. Why? I know an agent who has 300 properties in the hills on his books, and has difficulty selling anything that is remote, needs restoration, lacks mod cons, or does not have a pool. Does that tell you anything? I wonder why these properties are cheap? Is it because people are stupid? In case you didn"t know, rural properties, with land, are two a penny in Italy, I've got two for sale myself, one unchanged in 300 years, stupendous views, built in stone, (including the roof), in the back of beyond. Wanna buy it ? On second thoughts, not to you, I'd rather sell to someone who is courteous. I'm fully aware of the charms (and problems) of country living in Italy, which is why I bought the properties in the first place. ''Chi vive in questa frazione della montagana circondato dai boschi di castagni arrampicata sui margini estremo della terra, e rassegnato ad una pace ed un ritmo pacato degni di un tempo in cui la technologia non era che un sogno'.

[@ghomerhust]

started by watching the 3 hour, and decided to check the channel. SO MUCH MORE content on this playlist of the full episodes. beautiful location, fantastic property, and excellent vision of what you want from it.

[@valentinayankova4568]

God bless you Mrti, what you are doing is wonderful!🙂👋👋👋

[@bluejeans8001]

Stumbled onto this and OMG! What a magnificent location and piece of property. Subscribed and looking forward to watching you develop this “Gem in the rough”.

[@mattymatthews1885]

I'm doing a renovation on a chapel myself and I know just how much work goes into it. I take my hat off to this chap. The frustrations are huge, but so are the rewards, when things come right.

[@barbaradionne7768]

Watching this again has reminded me of just how far you have come and the monumental amount of planning and hard work you have done. I know, or at least I think I know, your nature is not to feel proud of your accomplishments but there are thousands of us that are proud and thoroughly engaged with you. Hopefully you will carry on for a long time. Thank you for all your hard work in sharing this journey with us. 🇨🇦❤️

[@SueSindler-qo3od]

As another commenter,Peeerly, stated, I too am captivated with your videos. It is so calming and refreshing to watch and I love that there is no background music, just the natural sounds of the work and nature around you. I can’t wait to see them all. I wish you all the best in this adventure.

[@nohupmusic]

I've spent my childhood's summers in Val Po, not so far from Val Pellice, like on the other side of those mountains. My grandma has a house like one of yours there. I'm missing those places, quietness and air quality, plus all of that wild nature. I think you did a great choice. Wish you the best from Amsterdam.

[@92MrSandmann]

What a wonderful thing you've got going on here. I'm eager to see what solutions you find and what the land brings you. Good luck with all of it.

[@alexeehunter]

As an older American I've found myself astonished at amount of work you've taken on and done so meticulously . Thank you for you commitment to skills so well done and interesting to watch. Thank you!!

[@azeeuwnl1961]

I just found this and watched this episode together with my wife. I can do understand why the location with the view appeals to you Martijn. While I watched this my comments must have altered between ‘this place is amazing’ and ‘goodness me, what is getting himself in to’. But you’re doing it. And we will keep following your adventure here cause the footage you created, while wrestling with everything you were facing, is amazing.

[@pauladebruijn4202]

I am always amazed at the craftsmanship in dry stone construction. So sturdy and lasts forever. Looking forward to seeing you make it into a cozy home. GREAT PROJECT!

[@markhansen4258]

Fantastic! We were meant to toil. I wish I could have been there with you to help move the stove. Ultimately you’ll be far more proud and satisfied with this than some mansion built by paid laborers. The progress in just a few days is astounding. Priceless!

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

This popped up on my feed and I decided to give it a go. We are really enjoying this series, the scenery is amazing, love the drone footage, the stone cottages are so cute. It’s a huge undertaking for you but you seem to enjoy it and that’s all that matters. :)

[@jogoeire]

Watch it all. Enriching. Educational. Love that it show the grid of all the small tasks it take to build this life. Fair play Martijn.

[@einfachweggehen2785]

Hikers often pass by such houses without thinking. When I watch videos like this, I am always in awe of the former residents and their efforts. Today there are only a few people who have the knowledge and the energy to build and maintain something like this.

[@wthomas7955]

Yeah, hauling all those rocks must have been a pain way back when.

[@frednorman1]

Such beautiful stone masonry..

[@Vurti0]

Its easy when you dont feel like you have to do anything els

[@SeaTurtle515]

I’ve really enjoyed this. I’m enjoying these kind of restorations over the ones where everything old is ripped out and replaced with all expensive and new materials. With this project, you really have to think everything through and be quite resourceful. I’m sure you’ve been told a hundred times, but I’ll say it too, be careful and don’t get injured. Looking forward to the next video. I’m watching from Southern California, my grandparents from Italy. The mountains are breathtakingly beautiful! 🌿

[@jobje325]

I had this video recommended for quite a while but finally started watching, I guess I have two years of episodes to catch up to.

[@carolking6355]

2nd time viewing from 9 October 03. I have enjoyed every moment of your journey from biking until today. I can’t tell you how much I admire you. What you have achieved is truly miraculous. Thank you

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

Very cool to watch. You amazes me with your courage, strength, sense of purpose, and your vision for fixing such a beautiful spot. I really enjoyed!

[@BigAlunWyn]

What a great project in a beautiful part of the world, especially in these strange times. You're living the dream (though I'm sure it doesn't always feel like it). Keep up the good work sir!

[@hamishashcroft3233]

Amazing. What struck me was how similar all the vegetation is to the woods here in Scotland.. if only we had forests like that and we hadn’t ecologically devastated this country

[@immanuellasker4273]

Sadly also Italy has been devastated, far more than UK I'm afraid. Some nice spots still survive tho and I hope that nowdays people is more environmental friendly

[@jasonstone3894]

"devastated"? That is a heavy word and not sure it's truly accurate and seems like hyperbole. For example, devastated is Ukraine where Russia has bombed and destroyed.

[@adventurerwannabe]

@@jasonstone3894 absolutely nothing to do with each other...one is devastation of nature. The other is devastation of civilization and people.

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

Scotland is not a country.

[@alecgurney9305]

@@HumansAreShitFactories your mom is a country

[@mariuszj4733]

I'm restarting again. Wow it's 555k sub and 5.1mil views! I remember when you had like 100k

[@HomeEF]

Oh my goodness I love your cabin and the gorgeous mountains where it’s located, that wind , the sun in the morning , the trees swigging with the winds , it is just breathtaking to me. Congratulations for being so lucky and find a place like that in this uncertain times …. I still keeping my hopes up and find something like that one too 🙂 ☀️ ⛰ ❤️ 🌲 🌳

[@wannabolic]

I love this. I'm a descendant from the Waldenses who were from the Italian alps. There is a Cardon homestead somewhere near this area

[@felixbusso]

Thank you, Martin, for taking the work to share your project in such a beautiful way. It's super inspiring. Hope your back it's still in good shape after lifting all that stuff!!!

[@dadiljainfo]

SOUL of your Grand Father is with you in that job. Great creativity you show, and great inner power as inner knowledge as your family tree going trough your blood. Nice experience and connection with nature

[@garysievers4758]

I just started watching your rebuild. I must say, I am very impressed and rather jealous of your project! You have faced several challenges and have had much success! I look forward to seeing more and the end result! I wish you the best!

[@MD-wk3gj]

As soon as I saw you brought a fireplace mantle I thought, this is a guy I’m gonna enjoy. Love what you’re doing and look forward to your progress. You likely thought of this but if not, when you dig and add the new line I’d add a gauge at the shared feed end so you can tell if you have a future leak from that point to your buildings.

[@TheDeboraGiannone]

one of my favorite channels on youtube. such beauty in the nature, the cinematography and all your skills and artistry. so inspiring.

[@bemclau]

I've followed this channel for a long, long time. Think i subscribed by the 3rd or 4th video. I had forgotten how much work the place needed. Very cool to watch this knowing how things are now in Spring of 2024.

[@allanlees299]

When you watch videos of this type of activity that are made in North America, when the person stops for a coffee break it's invariably instant, which yields tasteless brown dishwater. But this gentleman breaks out his Bialetti so he can percolate real ground beans. From that moment on, I was hooked!

[@rafesaunders3373]

Good luck! I have a property in Tuscany, but much more established. Can I suggest that you start with infrastructure and get an even, flat path layed down to move your items to the house. That will make everything so much easier as you move materials and supplies. Don't underestimate how much easier this will make it! Also, less risk of twisting an ankle or knee and stopping you working all together!

[@purberri]

Just found your channel and starting with #1 so ambitious and entertaining. I could never do this myself but can understand the satisfaction in doing everything yourself

[@carolinejordan12]

Rewatching this now after he has completed so much is surreal.

[@nagaari3970]

It's encouraging to see people just doing their projects, thank you for sharing that with us!

[@margaretmarks6685]

WOW! That setting is amazingly beautiful! I can't Imagine anything more peaceful and inspirational than waking up with a cup of coffee and gazing at those incredible mountains! I'm hooked! I cant wait to see what you do with this beautiful property! ❤

[@johnhendren1794]

Just stumbled onto you a few days ago, been watching old videos to catch up. I admire your hard work, to me thats a mark of character. I'm from Kentucky built my own home here I learned as I went. I'll be watching as I get time winters approaching so I'll have time to catch up

[@velaque07]

this is impressive in many ways, commitment to wake up every day, do the work of not only trying to survive but also record yourself and edit the videos... so much time in people's hand now these days, and they make money

[@zanelesekano2222]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I’ve been training myself to be fully present in moments and with people and this just calmed me and allowed me to just take in what was in front of me. Something so soothing about it. Look forward to the next episodes.

[@Walnussbaer95]

Just found your channel. Absolutely fascinating! Can't wait to see the rest of the series :) Greetings from Germany.

[@p.c.howard7025]

Just discovered your channel. I am looking forward to the rest of your videos

[@timcallaghan2057]

I started watching from video 80. This weeks video, watching Martijn really enjoy the fire was great. So I decided to come back to video 1 to see how it all began. My god! He has done some amazing work. Never let it be said that one person cannot make a difference. He is a testament to resilience & determination. Chapeau Martijn!

[@leviandrenuet5878]

What an awesome project, and what a lovely, peaceful way of showing it all. Love it! Lots of luck from the coast of Norway!

[@Myria83]

Beautiful sheds (I love the stonework!). If you live in the mountains, you know that sun exposure (together with safety from landslides and floods) is the very first thing to check when building/buying a house.

[@peggyclio1199]

Who built the recover have choosen for sure the best place

[@Myria83]

@@peggyclio1199 That's often, but not always the case...

[@anajuliamorenocruz]

I started to watch it yesterday and I'm so excited to see what you did in more than a year in this project!!

[@lschipper1982]

Heerlijk! Ik ontdek nu pas dit kanaal. Ik vind het fantastisch om te zien hoe iemand dit opstart in Europa inclusief alle kleine probleempjes en overwinningen. Dit inspireerde en motiveerde mij en m’n vriend om nog sneller ook te gaan verhuizen naar een stuk land en zelf een woonplaats te maken. Ik kijk uit naar derest van dit avontuur. Dankjewel!

[@OldGamerzNeverDie]

This was incredibly beautiful and relaxing to watch (although you had a LOT of hard work in there) Loved every minute of it and will be watching the series! Thank you for showing us that there IS still beauty in the world.

[@iamnoone705]

Watching ep 1 again after a year - great to see the progress knowing what is to come. Great work!

[@nightowltrader]

I keep going back to this video every weekend.

[@Holly1178]

I am very new to the series but I can't wait to see what this will turn into! The one year recap video popped up on my home page and I got about an hour into that before I realized that there are actually a ton of episodes. So I am here starting at the beginning, I can't wait to catch up to where you are now in this project!

[@LandElevated]

Love how this video was created. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Most of our customers would love to watch this as they’re planning to build their cabins in the land they bought from us. Just awesome!

[@loriminnesota1870]

Living the dream! What a gorgeous setting and I love that you brought in that old mantel. I'd be too scared to do it myself, though. Fear of wild animals or some crazy wandering the woods. LOL! Bless your heart...this is amazing!!!

[@carolbroome6559]

Recently started watching your new adventure. I have watched more than a handful and I am hooked🪝I love how you capture everything. You are a hardworking man. ♥️

[@ceeb3192]

This is mesmerizing to watch, in it's simplicity and beauty and the diligence and intelligence of your work! Wow!