Massive Haul of Edible Mushrooms - Living in my Van, Foraging and Cooking Wild Food

I went foraging edible mushrooms and we found so many!
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[@Viruherumu]

They treated you like a new member of their family, we really need people like this. ❤

[@southerncaltattooedbiker3643]

I hope that you are able too stay in contact with them you all seemed to get along really well with each other and that's really nice.

[@1990Callum2010]

Such a humble family, there is some kindness in humanity

[@SeanSidious]

Delusional

[@lilylilylily2675]

​@@SeanSidious Not everything is black and white.

[@HoneyandMe]

What a sweet family! A wonderful mushroom harvest!

[@MrFrankavich]

This is one of the most heart warming things I have ever watched. Learning how to harvest mushrooms is fully on the agenda now too. Well done you mate. 👍🏻

[@harrypottah8889]

Bro had me making fried mushrooms since his last video. The best!

[@collecttcg1122]

Be very careful harvesting mushrooms, can be VERY dangerous if you don't know exactly what you're looking at!

[@brain8484]

Well we didnt actually learn snything, other than mushrooms exist .

[@viz.on7]

What an awesome family, so nice they took you in with open arms. Great video Alex!

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

WOW WHAT AN AMAZINGLY KIND FAMILY❣️❣️❣️❣️ Such fantastic souls. That was the best part of a really great video. The world is in desperate need of kindness and they were the best example. Alex you are on such an incredible journey. So happy and excited for you❣️❤️🇺🇸

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melissam9326]

Hey Alex, just found your channel, your appreciation and happiness in such simple things is so heart warming.I felt right there with you as "we" found the next mushroom. You remind me so much of my son who lives half a world away. So tall, thin, enjoys his food so much and the bright smile. I miss him so much, thank you for bringing happy memories to my heart. I just bought a little home in the mountains in Portugal. I look forward to learning foraging amongst other skills. It wasn't expensive to buy needs work but bit by bit I will make my little mountain home. I just bought a great wood cook stove can't wait to use it. Portugal is a great country and central Portugal has such beautiful nature, there are many chances for an ambitiuos young guy like yourself. It is hot in the summer but the mountains and evening breeze and cold winters make it so nice after such summers. Anyway I know you will get your dream. I rebuilt a renault kangoo packed my life into it and am doing mostly off grid in Portugal. I too go on adventures in my van in Europe. Do this at 54 years old as a woman, anyone can do it. Oh so I decided to comment for advice, wool matress protector and summer weight wool comforter cover in pure cotton. Even in summer prevents sweating. All tyese modern tech fabrics still do not work like wool. I made window insulaters with garden wool that is sold in rolls to protect trees in winter one sude reflectix, one side black velvet and middle the wool, in summer is cool and winter slept in my van ‐5 in the Ardennes, toast warm with cashmere pjs from Aldi. It ain't gotta be expensive. I also never wear these puff jackets, I wear thick wool sweaters cotton shirts under, that is my winter clothing, it breathes and lanolin in wool is natural water repellent. I wash shocked how little it needs washed and never stinks. I am sure you know alot of this but even as a vegan I found man made materials horrible and so I look for second hand or ethically treated animals, small companies. I will enjoy your videos immensly. Thanks for sharing! Subscribed!

[@noahfarr2524]

😢this was so sweet

[@raya8392]

Wow, such a wonderful comment. This planet needs more people like you.

[@dels_outside]

This is so incredibly heart warming, restores my faith in humanity 🧡

[@estefaniii8052]

They’re such a beautiful family god bless them I hope they always find happiness and blessings and prosperity

[@danettewilliams7843]

What a great experience with such a lovely family. It warms my heart to see that there are still good-hearted people out there who just want to connect and share their lives with others. Keep reeling me in, Alex, you are so fun to watch, and I love your genuine excitement as you go on your journeys. You are a born teacher!!!

[@kristianbuus2934]

The kindness of that family made me tear up. Such a lovely video

[@just_alex]

yeah, they were so so kind!

[@jiproijackers7595]

Living your best live Alex. Loving every minute of your adventures. ❤

[@DiggingwithDallas]

The salamanders were amazing, the best I get is great, crested water newt’s loving the van life, and the kind warm hearted, people, you are meeting along the way. Memories to keep for a lifetime.

[@TigerGamerGirl]

Such a lovely episode of your European road trip! And really nice to see you fishing again!

[@teetarquin7012]

Oh, the little salamander is so cute! I love how you get excited EVERY time you find mushrooms, like it’s your first time. Your enthusiasm is contagious. From my own experience, the people from Germany and Austria are about the kindest people you would ever meet.

[@bluelilly22222]

Such a beautiful video❤I loved every bit of it❤

[@kgs2280]

I’ve lived in the road before, and I can’t think of a more beautiful and fulfilling day as this. Meeting kind and generous new people, mushroom foraging, fishing, cooking and eating, and drinking beer and various wines, and even getting a shower, having your laundry done and being given food to take on the road, including mushroom powder!! What a fantastic day! Thank you for that heart-warming story.

[@myriampierre-td2hw]

If you put cat litter in a jar or moisture absorbed from the dollar tree in van helps absorbs moisture in van especially when it rains or snows.

[@matthewjefferies2113]

What a kind family they are! Awesome video again Alex, loving every upload

[@grahamhill2267]

I great video Alex! Back in the 1980’s when I was in the RAF in Germany I once went walking through a local Wood, it was a deciduous woodland with many patches of low lying brambles, under the brambles there was what seemed an eerie purple glow. On further inspection I found that the glow was actually Wood Blewitts. My late Dad used to call them “Bluestalks”. He showed me how to find them, but around where I live you are very lucky to find them in the local woodland. But in Germany this particular day, I had never seen so many in one place. Also there was a street market in Moenchengladbach that had a stall selling wild mushrooms, many different varieties including Blewitts! It’s such a shame that we don’t eat more wild mushrooms in this country instead of farmed button mushrooms! Wild varieties are much more tasty.

[@mattiemclean9882]

I don't think I would ever watch something like this if I wasn't a fan of your style and attitude. Quite rare to find somebody humble and genuine on KZbin!

[@just_alex]

Thank you Mattie, means a lot!

[@ldg2655]

What a kind and heartwarming family!! It is so GOOD to see GOOD people!! This world needs a lot more of them.. I’m glad that you had such a fun day! Mushroom hunting, fishing, eating, drinking, AND clean everything!!! What a perfect day! New friends for life…

[@roberthynes8248]

Excellent video Alex. What an adventure you are having and good on you for being brave and just going out there and seeing what life has to offer. Your videos show us there are good kind people it warms my soul. Keep up the good work mate, it looks like you are enjoying it.

[@tedpreston4155]

Hey Alex! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure to Austria! You missed one of the names for the Steinpilz: In the USA, they are known as the King Bolete. (A nod to their size and their genus, the Boletus.) I learned to hunt them from a wonderful lady named Sigrid, who grew up in Austria, then emigrated to the US. She not only taught me to hunt edible mushrooms in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado, she also taught me the history of the Germanic peoples, and German language as well. When we hunted mushrooms, she taught me the German names for everything we saw! The Steinpilz was Sigrid's favorite mushroom, and your video makes me miss her! I just discovered your channel, and I'll be back! I love mushrooms, gardening and vanlife too! We're birds of a feather!

[@raymurrell406]

Wow, what a wonderful family and great hospitality, something often lacking here.

[@deanrawson9372]

Dude you are an inspiration, all because you had the guts to change your job/channel and change your life. So brilliant.

[@TorontoMainlineTrains]

Nothing wrong with shaving in the car... it gets wierd when you start manscaping 🤣🤣🤣

[@liamburnes845]

🤣🤣 you joker

[@GOLD-TOOTH-ANGLER]

😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣

[@ptwotwo2055]

Or if you shave someone else in their car, you get funny looks

[@MrTycoon1995]

what a refreshing video man haha my mind feels refreshed. you know when u go out from the city to nature and you have mind calmness call it whatever this video did this effect to me

[@ermao2715]

Thank you Alex! Just discovered your channel, all the way in California USA! ❤

[@mlkogk9928]

What lovely people awesome, I’m enjoying going on this journey with you Alex enjoy the ride and live your best life,memories for a life time await 🎣👍🏻👏🏻

[@mscudde2]

What an incredible family!

[@nichybishop8292]

Lovely people who re-new your faith in humanity

[@fi_llua]

Hi Alex, I'm actually from austria, it's so cool to see you enjoy your stay and see our different mushrooms.

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[@Coxeysbodgering]

What a wonderful family you were all blessed to meet each other

[@pauldawson2711]

So cool that you're making lovely friends and wonderful memories 🙏❤️ great video Alex 👍

[@TheDaddy2003]

So humbling. Puts my faith back in humanity. Very well edited Alex, embrace and enjoy everyday. You're making some great memories.

[@just_alex]

Thanks so much!

[@lees9401]

Awesome mate, one of my favourite channels btw. My family end up watching over my shoulder too.

[@Jerryberger9235]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

[@georgewilliams1062]

Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

[@zoeywinston6826]

LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."

[@sarahh321]

[_James_tray] Got psychs

[@Jerryberger9235]

@@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?

[@sarahh321]

@@Jerryberger9235 Yes

[@baldvale5418]

Thank you Alex for looking after Alex, the world needs more Alex's but hey not too many, a few in every town sounds about right : )

[@imraduin]

Amazing, all the good people you met and will continue to meet on this journey. All your uploads are highlights of the week.

[@MrLeesv650]

What a lovely family, a really good adventure Alex

[@just_alex]

Thanks for watching!

[@themichaeldonovan]

This entire video warmed my heart. I'm trying to learn about foraging and it's amazing how so many people from the foraging world seem to have such warmth

[@Comp3630]

Faith in humanity restored. But seriously, I don't know which is more beautiful, the scenery or the kind people.

[@patrickoneill2726]

Their English was really amazing ! Such beautiful country I hope to return one day

[@maciejajewski]

amazing!! I absolutely love mushroom picking. I used to go all the time as a kid and teenager when I lived in Poland. but even since I moved to UK over 12 years ago I haven't been since.. miss it a lot

[@Ch0laf]

Great to see that you are doing what you genuinely want to do

[@fairygoesfishing]

The joy in your face when you are living out your dreams is special mate. Love watching, and inspired.

[@paeck86]

Mushroom heaven. I feel the urgent need to take my basket and knife to rush out in the woods once again to forage for these beautiful mushrooms. Even though I already found heaps over the past two weeks. For anyone who is interested, porchini carpaccio tastes just beautiful. Just slice as many raw porchini mushrooms in thin slices, sprinkle them with seasalt, pepper and go good quality olive oil. After that finish the carpaccio up with freshly grated Parmesan. For me one of my favorite ways to enjoy porchini mushrooms. Alex, keep up the great work. Take care Alex from Munich...Alex, what a comment but so special name 🤣

[@Martin-pk5zd]

Nice to see you meet al these people with different story’s matching with yours. Enjoy Alex!

[@motoproductions8015]

An incredible experience you’re having, I really hope you’re keeping a journal as you’ll look back at it all one day

[@outlandexplore]

Amazing video but more importantly, a very welcoming, kind-hearted family

[@ashleyjordan27891]

The people you have met in this video and the last video where so welcoming Alex I can't wait for whatmore this adventure brings

[@tomt6020]

Great to see your interests and hobbies creating new friendships and showing how good people can be! ❤

[@lelandpeck4585]

beautiful video, Alex. The cauliflower mushroom looked delicious! So glad you got to spend time with such a lovely family. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@jonny2r]

What a wonderful family you befriended. Be cool if you visited them again and cooked for them or something. Love the vids.. and being able to travel vicariously through your lens.

[@DDLovett]

What a beautiful video. Such a joy to wake up and relax with a coffee and this video. I saw a guy in KZbin called adzventures and he had a magnetic shaving mirror that stuck to the outside of his caddy. Great for keeping bits out of the van. Have fun up the mountains mate.

[@aprileaves4227]

The yellow streaks are oils off of your body in shed skin during sweating

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[@MrFoxALot]

its always a delight to see your videos

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[@jedishawry]

Amazing, loved it! What a nice family! Stay safe bro and enjoy! 😊👍

[@harrietvandentooren944]

Such warmth and wholesomeness. I loved watching this.

[@Tom_Prendiville]

Hey Alex 👋🏼 I must admit when you and Carl announced that you were going to KZbin alone for a while and see where things take you both i was unsure how things were going to pan out, but seeing your journey so far I'm pleased it's going well and you do indeed look happier. Well done 👏🏼

[@ringerheringa3052]

Your roadtrip just keeps getting better and better! Such a lovely family!

[@Albert.3.3.3]

never seen this coral alien mushroom before, what a heartwarming family. good luck from czech republic

[@samirpandirkar6593]

A very kind family ... Loved it 😊

[@chrisheyes3428]

Alex and his family seem like such lovely people. Really cool to see the day you had with them, and really really cool to see you catching! Beautiful trout 😍

[@just_alex]

Yes they are, loved my time with them!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy awesome…what an amazing family that looked after you … enjoyed the vid … cheers Chris & Sam

[@Boney1963]

Brilliant - thoroughly enjoyed watching this Alex. Looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@ScratchcardsWithScotty]

This was such a relaxing interesting watch… What a wonderful family .. so giving …

[@wosung1741]

Hi Alex good to see your progress in camping outdoor world yes you are you got to do what you like it's your own life who cares others think of others 😀

[@jennistevenson796]

What a wonderfully hospitable and friendly family

[@beancampingpodcast7926]

It's true, finding an edible mushroom is as exciting as seeing a Rod top tip bent round, possibly more as it's so seasonal ... When I last went on a guided shroom tour, I opted to fixate one edible only, bay bolete. Stannge thing is, I can go back to the forest I first saw it, and see it everywhere, another place and I'm blind to it. Knowing the environment and surroundings is crucial to seeing more is all I've learnt, and I've not learnt enough to eat one I've picked alone 😂 Looking forward to more on this channel, I can see exciting things on the horizon.

[@morpht9222]

This was so lovely to watch! I found some penny buns yesterday I was absolutely ecstatic whenever I spotted one. I can hear that amazement in your voice when you spotted them as well.

[@mickwalsh8136]

A really nice guy meets a really nice family, enjoy your adventures Alex,memories for life

[@davidhandley129]

This generally made me happy and had a beaming smile the whole time watching this! Love it! So jealous of you Alex but I couldn't be happier for you at the same time, there isn't a more deserving person to enjoy what you're doing.

[@just_alex]

Thanks David. Appreciate your comment. :)

[@hobbitfrdo]

So happy for you on this journey and a reminder how there is so many good people who love to share their knowledge with you. Looking forward to seeing your next video. 😀

[@judescrystals8370]

I was smiling the entire way through this video 😌Your videos are the most wholesome, funny & relaxing!!

[@jonatherton]

Lovely films you're making. I like the sense of exploration, allowing authentic experiences to happen rather than stage managing them.

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IrishHunter84]

More great content, well done Alex. Such a wonderful family to welcome you in and do all they did for you. Keep the great work up Alex, enjoy 👍🏻

[@grichnak4794]

Alex and his family are stand up people ! I really enjoy your videos !

[@Tomexplores_]

What a wonderful family ❤

[@bradleightodd6478]

Wooohooo that's my morning started properly 👌 Such a welcoming family & Slovenia I cant wait for that.! 🇸🇮

[@fishingbrigade]

what a awsome episode ....Lovley Familie and absolut epic Content. send you lot´s of love from Scotland

[@rberto3804]

What a lovely, kind family.

[@Lenai11]

Literally in tears! This looks amazing and so special!

[@paulwhiteman3625]

Excellent stuff, Alex! Mushrooms are so good 🤤🤤🤤

[@Ben-zg8qn]

Never would I find myself watching these kind of videos however as I have followed you for on your journey with ya brother for many years I'm enjoying watching you vlog this new adventure you have taken on and it's great content. I really hope it's filling that empty spot you had! travel safe bro 👊🏻

[@jappsn1323]

This is great! Most travel shows have nothing on this. Keep up the good work!

[@just_alex]

Thanks! :)

[@Eva-li2pe]

Wonderful to watch. Foraging those Mushrooms looked like s dream !

[@davidkoba]

I don't know what the best part is. Finding the mushroom, cooking it, or just being out in that beautiful forest.

[@midwestmonsterhunter6034]

Amazing adventure my friend!!! Can't wait to see what comes next!!! Those fried mushrooms looked soo tasty!

[@snellydrummerboy]

Great video! The yellow on your bedsheets is from having your mattress on a solid piece of wood, mattress’ need to breath, especially in such a small space with no ventilation. This is why beds have slats! drill a bunch of large holes in the panels under your mattress (35mm is a popular size should be easy to find a bit) this will help the situation but without proper ventilation like a roof fan you might find it still happens.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info!

[@edith2463]

They are an amazing Family.God bless them,

[@halleyevans1980]

This was such a beautiful place and you were treated with such love and care how lovely! You attract what you put out Alex and it looks like your shining :)

[@trevorcornes1056]

What another Lovely chilling watch Alex 👍 Nice one yet again 😄 .

[@oscarandhescool4163]

Alex 🎉 amazing mate thank you 🙏

[@junaidqazi6633]

Such a kind and caring family. Fantastic vlog. Cheers. 👍🏻

[@denijkerksetreinspotter]

Amazing content as always! The fire salamander was also very cool, and the landscape in Austria is beautiful!

[@neilluton482]

Loved that film! Best of your travels so far 😃

[@stefanlitoiu2795]

Mare norocos ești, că ai asemenea oameni buni care împart cu dumneavoastră darurile mamei natură ✌️🙏

[@robgood719]

Great watch mate I love how kind random people can be to you that was a nice thing to do for you I mean your a complete stranger really so yea 👍🏻to that family

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

It's certainly looking like you are in your element Alex. Good work 😉👍🏻