Sustainable Living - Off-Grid in Romania

How to live sustainably? A short documentary about Alex, who lives off-grid in a cob house in Romania. Here is what happened when I decided to live in wild.
This was an adventure I will never forget. Did you know what living off-grid meant before this video? And would you live in the nature like that? Do you have any other sustainability tips you'd like to share?
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I hope this video inspired you. This is something incredibly close to my heart. What are you doing to live more sustainable and what did you think of the dry toilet? :D Comment below.
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[@laurswoodwork5942]

Can't believe no one said anything about the crickets singing in the night ....For me that's the sound of heaven .

[@SandyMakesSense]

Totally agreed!

[@bucurgabriela2083]

Yeeees, I love the crickets! I asked myself the same thing! :))))

[@DarkSignal59]

As a Romanian, I've always said that this type of living is one of Romania's biggest trump cards. If you take a drive throughout the country you will notice the sheer amount of villages like the one at 2:12. The thing is, at least 80% of the population has some sort of house and property in the countryside, be it our parents or grandparents. Yes, a home in the countryside that they OWN, with a property big enough to plant veggies, fruits and raise animals. And I'm talking proper houses like the ones at 2:12, Alex's is a bit more rudimentary due to what he's doing. A lot of the older people of today came to the cities from their villages during the communist regime to work in factories, but their parents kept living there. Romanians have always been a very rural oriented people throughout history. When they got old, they retired back to their homes. There are plenty of old people in the city also, but they most certainly still have their property in the countryside. My point is, with the risk of sounding scary, that in case something bad happens to our modern society in the city and everything fails, Romanians will always have a place to fall back to where they can live off grid like in the olden days. Our ancestors did it, our still living grandparents are doing it (although with electricity and TV, no plumbing or central heating though), and in some parts even young people do too. You can work the land, there are plenty of fresh water fountains and springs around, and wood for the terracotta fireplaces that the houses have built in them for heating. If you'd add solar panels nowadays, you don't even need access to an electricity grid, if you really don't want to live without any electricity at all. I've been a city boy all my life, millennial too, but I've experienced living like this when visiting my grandparents as a child. Freshly picked veggies and fruits from the garden and orchard, fresh eggs straight from the coop, meat from their animals, home made wine and brandy, all bio and natural. It's tradition and it's still a thing nowadays. Staying in touch with these roots is a huge plus. The potential is there, we have the resources and places to work with. When it comes to nature, Romania is definitely a rich country. Sorry for the huge wall of text, but I hope you read it. This type of living, or at least Romania's potential regarding it, is heavily underrated and looked down upon. I myself have been guilty of this due to the modern amenities the city life offered me in my 26 years of existence.

[@pn1188]

That was so beautiful. Thank you

[@DarkSignal59]

@@pn1188 It's the truth, really. Also the timing couldn't have been better, with the whole virus situation that's been going on, or more precisely : the economic problems that will surface after this. I already know a few people that have planted veggies in their garden this spring, especially when the panic started. It's good to have some backup in case money is an issue. Then as it happened I remembered writing this comment 😂 Talk about proof, eh?

[@mistermister1943]

@Actual Scientist hahahah

[@mistermister1943]

@Actual Scientist Actually they have. All the peasants enjoy Facebook on the field while working the land and gathering corn

[@carmenetelca144]

@@mistermister1943 yeah,sadly the brainwashing did a number on a lot of nice naive people😢

[@precyhestampa8673]

I love romania so much one of my dream😍 country...i am always watching romanians videos ..very nice villages tress the flowers...because im old its only a dreams.😍😍😍😍

[@teodoraichim]

People think those living in a village are poor, or are only living there till they can leave to the city. But I find this way of living the best one, you have nature, you eat the food you grown, because of that you dont contribute to pollution or help greedy big companies, you work out everyday doing chores. It just is so simple and beautiful. I feel like this is how we are sopposed to live, not constantly in stress over our next deadline.

[@marasadi8182]

We used to live simple life in romania,as many people live at present,but i can tell you the disease was high, malnurishment in children in school was high 50 years ago. Now you can live like that but also need to shop for food ,to buy wood and also to feed animals,it is cheaper though and good for environment.

[@juniorballs6025]

We're definitely not designed to sit in an office behind a screen all day long, that's for sure 👍

[@Me-qd8mp]

@Darkstar the solution is to be a slave then? happy with 500-1000euro working from 9-18(+the time spend on commuting) always worrying about the bills...I agree there should be a balance, like finally building the infrastructure so many thiefs were paid to build on paper, ppl being allowed to trade whatever they produce...that won't happen soon, cause big companies and fat ass politicians need slaves. they don't want us to live in balance,do they?

[@blumammu]

Because in the past everyone moved to the city to make big money. Now if you make enough money to buy a house or a land you get to go live in the countryside again. As someone who grew up in the country (in Estonia) & now living in the city, I can't wait to get back in the country :)

[@Me-qd8mp]

@@blumammu The thing is quite often the countryside ppl are portraited as poor, yes is true for a part of them but for the most they have everything they need. I used to live at country side,hated it, moved to the city and lived in several countries and I can wait to go back to countryside in Romania, close to the mountains.

[@F.Krueger-cs4vk]

Romania has some of the largest tracts original ancient forests in Europe. A truly beautiful country, people & customs. ❤👋🇦🇺

[@leventcit0908]

we use to have but Austria like our wood very cheap ..why to destroy their forests ..

[@masonldn8647]

How does one avoid falling in love with a stranger after such an experience with them ? As a Londoner, I reconnect with my loved one by a simple walk in the park . What a lovely experience , one of my favourite videos ever ! Inspired

[@Anya-sk5yc]

Now i miss my country more then never!! I live in London now but my heart is in Romania!

[@doce7678]

Beautiful! I am Romanian and I love my country. I will never leave here. I live in the village in the east of the country and I am a farmer. Life is beautiful if you like what you do. Thank you for your nice presentation! ❤️

[@SandyMakesSense]

❤️❤️❤️

[@oldskool731]

amazing country

[@CristianGeorgescu-translations]

This is Cutzu. I lost it

[@SandyMakesSense]

🤣Why????

[@classicgamingtimes6505]

@@SandyMakesSense it means little dog in romanian, or doggo or something like that :)

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

@@SandyMakesSense It's a generic name for a dog. 😄😄

[@mihailconstantinescu4335]

Curzu rulzzzz🤣

[@thetopcoder]

Yes, he named him cutzu

[@vladradu20]

I actually started crying after watching this. I'm moving to London this week to start university and this video gave me a "reality check" as to how much I'm gonna miss Romania. Beautifully done, Sandy ❤️

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ah no way!!! Don’t be sad - London is awesome too ❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️

[@DDCUT]

Si eu ...

[@rih2370]

I would rather live in a poor village in Romania than move to that godforsaken shithole London.

[@rih2370]

@Karpatian Wolf But it is a shithole, any sane human would agree. Same goes for Paris, Marseille, Birmingham. They were all nice cities 50 years ago, now they are hell. I dont think i have to explain why these once great cities became shitholes.

[@deathpunch3917]

@@rih2370 Is Bucharest like London ? A shithole ?

[@olgawojcik9270]

'When you have time you can create...' well said Alex!

[@SandyMakesSense]

☺️Indeed. I wish I had more time

[@vjflow749]

People can make time, it's all about priorities...

[@Crs1281]

He meant thyme not time.

[@RaphaellyRaphaelly-KalimbaHike]

@@vjflow749 we all have time. it is all about what we choose to spend it on, indeed. usually, people spend time on getting money, which they then spend on trying to reach happiness, which lasts only a little while, since happiness is actually something that comes from within. time gets you a connection with God, nature, and creation and becoming a little creator, as well. but sadly, people choose ...money. and they never get enough of it, they always want more money, to surround themselves by more things, which they then have to care for, and then the life of a man turns into caring....for things, when we should care for living things like people, animals and plants. I was a young child, at my grandma s house, a house of cob, with no electricity, no water pipes, etc, but when I look back, those were the most precious memories, when I felt the happiest in my life!

[@johnnymotors2023]

"You have time you have time you can make create" he said 😅

[@MihaDuV]

I was born in Romania, and was adopted into a Canadian family when I was 2 years old.... I was planning to go back for the first time. But then covid-19. I don't know if I will ever be able to go back🥺. Thank you for sharing this, it's really special 💖

[@SandyMakesSense]

Go for it!

[@SandyMakesSense]

(after this is all over) :)

[@rauliciii]

te asteptam

[@MihaDuV]

@@jjohnson2247 I'm aware of that, but I'm still currently subjegated to this reign of tyranny, just like every other citizen in Canada, regardless of what I believe. It wasn't my choice that the provincial health services shut down my job, and I've lost all my savings because of it. Canadian border services is also kidnapping it's own citizens and the airport, from inbound international flights, and illegally detaining them in quarantine jails of undisclosed federal locations and the travellers expense. Terrible things are happing regardless of what anyone believes about covid.

[@emmar102]

@@MihaDuV i believe this situation will change nothing stays the same. Wish you all the best

[@transylvanianfarmer]

Loved it. I’m a Transylvanian, living in the USA 🇺🇸 Thank you for taking me home for a few minutes ❤️

[@Mikek88]

Amazing video, I luckily got to spend a couple months in Romania when I was in the military and it is such a beautiful place. The Romanian soldiers were very professional and happy to work with us as well, all around a great experience.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Yes I definitely need to go back and see more of the country :)

[@vjflow749]

@@SandyMakesSense you only spent time in the hill country (Transylvanian Plateau) wait until you go to the Carpathian Mountains. Ask about Padiș, If You can walk, you are in for a treat. Cheile Galbenei is one of the best, but Cetățile Rădesei are nice too. Enjoy!

[@nannunbgd]

@@SandyMakesSense - Why you dont buy a propiety there,build a house and a garden,and live healthy?

[@augustiniumihaila4466]

@@vjflow749 Cetatile Ponorului are nicer and far mor "dangerous" (if you want to explore more than first "dolina" - cave in english) . And also can visit Detunatele and Rosia Montana from Abrud, if you like mountain trip.

[@shivani41]

@@vjflow749 Thank you for adding more places to go and see, to breathe some of the variations of what is paradise. The mountain lands add so much to the mind and heart. You have me dreaming, almost smelling the splendors, here and now. Dreams! Sweetest of dreams. True or not, heaven on earth. Why wait? Wait for what? For all and for everything, wrapped up in nothing at all? I am too long in years for so much love of exploring to keep tickling my feet. But it stays! Adventure IS. Even in the bees and the birds, there's a need to feel free, to feel happiness. It's beautiful. We are going to keep finding our ways 😘 to help ourselves and others, out of respect, not that expensive to find. Our eyes tell the stories when talk is cheap. Hearing is usually free, though.

[@InMyHook]

"I have time. I have a lot of time." It sounds as "I'm already infinite." I've been flirting with Romania for some time now and you made me hear its kind voice in my heart. Off the grid life may sound scary for our generation, however it's the natural state of being. Knowledge, good will and respect is all nature needs to return abundance on our way. Lovely✌. Hugs from Brazil!

[@raduluk]

I am living in Romania and I am also an Romanian. It's very nice to see other people saying beutiful things about my country. Very nice video about living in the nature.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@1121gsm]

Very nice video. My wife is from Romania so we have great tour guides when we go there. We were in Transylvania the summer of 2019 and I loved it. Where else can you see shepherds walking their sheep down the road at dusk? Or farmers cutting hay by hand and moving it with horses and carts? I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing.

[@dammiholbourne4093]

I am beginning to feel so happy as many young people are getting adhered towards living natural way of lives and this is so amazing way Alex lives, thank you Sandy for the great video. i am in London you can make a video of my green house!

[@SandyMakesSense]

I totally agree!

[@HirnsOnPoint]

sience i was a kid im trying to learn a many skills to survuve just to get offgrid in a few years!

[@raselkhangpbd]

This guy looks so happy😍

[@SandyMakesSense]

He is! :) I mean living there permanently I would too hehe

[@disfnq]

Embracing permaculture is one of the things we should learn..Romania is lucky that many of our ancestors actually lived in a permaculture design without knowing what that terminology means. So we could pick so many information about the land by just listening and spending time with our grandparents. The landscapes created by our best designer: nature are to be observed and understood with the minimum of intervention. The sound created by this impressive network puts our mind at peace and helps us think, how to blend in with the fractal world around us, and just by observing and merging with the already systems incorporated by nature we will be able to understand it's design. I lived in Romania also in London.. what I found impressive here is how this city managed to have a bit of both worlds inside the city, the amount of trees is astonishing but also the landscaper's that lived here made impressive designs to get the human mind closer to nature.

[@multiverse3]

Any suggested link about permaculture? Would love to know more

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

Every time I see anything about the Romanian countryside,... the vegetation and food crops are always luscious and huge.... it looks like you can plant anything there and it explodes with growth...

[@nervsasleg8804]

I was so emotional watching this video so touching that I've almost crying...I love you both...God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@tijanastefanovic8070]

You are such a lovely and polite girl 👍 I loved all about this video and the way you show respect to different people and to their chosen lifestyle. You seem brave as well 😁 Hope you'll make more of this because IT IS WONDERFUL

[@cyberp0et]

I used to live "off grid" as a child when I visited my grandparents. I would like to live like that again. No bills, no depending on any public utility, no problem. Greetings from Romania.

[@awildandsimplelife]

It's so nice to live off-grid. I hope you can experience that again. 🙂

[@cyberp0et]

@@awildandsimplelife I sure hope so too. Preferably not to he forced to get to that...

[@robins7238]

My family and I often crave countryside life and the chance to live off the grid. Having lived in Romania a while, this video made me want to go back 100%. Thanks for sharing, what a lovely experience.

[@barbufodor1186]

"I have time ... I have lots of time ..." . Most certainly, you've met one of richest guys in Europe. This was a cool Vlog, on an excellent subject. ( but of course I am biased)

[@lauraswihart4816]

Yes!!!🥰

[@ileanasabados8567]

I miss my home so much 😭 My parents used to cultivate everything , sugar, sunflower oil etc. My childhood was like this 😍 I miss those days so much ❤

[@leep4655]

Si eu , va veni o zi inapoi acasa. 😀🤗🎩🇷🇴🇨🇦 Un an cu bycurii si pace.

[@ileanasabados8567]

@@leep4655 multumesc! An nou fericit alaturi de cei dragi!😊

[@Sandra-sz7pu]

Wonderful. I also cried of nostalgy, as I was born and studies there. Thank you Sandy!

[@corinamihaela6849]

Can't believe I moved FROM Romania TO London. This brings back so many memories. Thank you!!

[@SandyMakesSense]

❤️

[@oanairani41]

Ahh...this was amazing. I am from the north east part of Romania, but I've been living in Canada for 20 years. I will be moving back home next year and I will buy a nice piece of land and I will be doing just wart Alex did, build a cob house or an A shape cabin in the mountains. Can't wait.

[@leep4655]

Bun gasit Oana. Sa mi spui cind te intorci sa vin in vizita, eu locuiesc in CAD de 38 ani merg acasa in fiecare an in North East. Success 🤗 🎩 🇷🇴

[@MsLiberal1]

I would love to visit!

[@NUMMEHARBEN]

Why bother to build new buildings instead of joining older people that has got it all but might need younger people to do the job. Thus you will also be taught by people that have loads of experience how to get good crops.

[@Anazeix]

Romania 🇷🇴 ❤❤❤ how much I love and miss you.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Same!!!

[@Anazeix]

@@SandyMakesSense 🤗🤗

[@leep4655]

Si eu.😭

[@maria-elenaunsal5894]

Și eu😪

[@cristianonisor6862]

Thank you for promoting Romania, @Sandy and we encourage you to come again as there are many other beautiful places, landscapes and nature still untouched by humans that you can enjoy and show to the world! Thank you!

[@SandyMakesSense]

Definitely want to come again :)))

[@danutavram9804]

Wow, Proud of Alex the hat is so popular in Romania. I wanted so bad to get away from that life and now 10 years later I realised how happy it was, I wish I cherished it.

[@paulbrown3820]

Brilliant video and Romania looks lovely. almost makes me want to travel.

[@SandyMakesSense]

:D Almost is good! This is a very different video after all :)

[@SsirKoN]

choose carefully where :D

[@paulbrown3820]

Gabi Danila Definitely I won’t be going anywhere for a long time due to Covid since I’m high risk and self isolation is my normal life so not chance here b

[@codysmith605]

I went to stay at a place similar to this place and stayed for five years the best times of my life.

[@CowboyCatRO]

@@codysmith605 glad you enjoyed Romania👍

[@Alexandra-jz4cd]

How beautiful! I am Romanian myself but living abroad. I just learned about Alex's way of living and had no idea that people do actually embrace this lifestyle in my home country as well. I am in love with the idea of living sustainable, off grid and having a small homestead is my dream as well. Thank you for this video , +1 sub blessed life 💚

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ah yay thank you Alexandra! I really hope I can go back and see Alex again very soon ❤️ Welcome to my channel :)

[@dianabuchete947]

A trai la tara cam asta inseamna. Bunicii nostri cam asa isi duceau zilele. Noi, generatia care traim intre betoane, habar nu avem ca sunt oameni care au asemenea vieti de voie, de nevoie. Ne uimeste cand cineva se duce in fundul curtii la toaleta. Si se face ingrasamant din ce se lasa pe acolo... Zau ca pe meleagurile noastre nu e uimitor, nemaintalnit.

[@mikloskecskes7428]

My god. Those united trees at 12:00!! I hope you hugged them. Nice video. I was also in Cluj in the summer of 2019. I stayed in a cool hostel near to the botanic garden, which I can recommend you if you want to go back in visit the city once again, as you mention in your video. Béke

[@alieNussss]

Glad that i found your channel. My name is Alex and i live in Romania, Sibiu. My dream is to do what Alex did. Create a house in the nature with my future family. That's the most beautiful thing you can have. Hope you enjoyed your mini vacation in Romania and hope you will come again to visit our country. All the best 😊

[@SandyMakesSense]

Yes I will definitely go again! :))

[@elefant2865]

Thank you for visiting our country and for your positive vibe! 🙏

[@samanthahardy9903]

I am hoping to travel to Romania next year with my Romanian other half. It's going to be my first time ever out of the U.K. but really looking forward to it, especially after watching your video.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Yayayay enjoy!!!

[@DAKESIS17]

Well, that didnt go well:)

[@samanthahardy9903]

@@DAKESIS17 Sadly the pandemic happened so plans are delayed for a bit.

[@stephenbarnard8672]

Hi Sandy, for me your documentary video skills are superb, waking up in the morning in such an incredibly peaceful place must have been wonderful, the food looked delicious and this is certainly a hands on self sustainable experience, total respect and admiration for Alex and you Sandy should work for the BBC. You made the right choice missing Notting Hill Carnival for Romania.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Can you tell the BBC please? :D Haha thank you so much ❤️

[@Cossen09]

That root vegetable was celery root, also known as celeriac. It and parsnip are two very common ingredients in our _sour_ soups called "ciorbă".

[@t.r.8386]

Hi there, In Croatia we say celer, peršin, čorba. My language is not romance but slavic. We have very similar words 👍

[@Cossen09]

@@t.r.8386 Yes, out of all Romance languages Romanian has the lowest lexical similarity to Latin (~70% compared to ~80% for French or Italian for example), with most of the rest being obviously Slavic, plus some other trace Greek, Turkish, Hungarian because of the region. Grammatical similarity is almost perfect to Latin though.

[@t.r.8386]

@@Cossen09 word čorba actually is turkish word

[@LubaAlanna]

I got emotional for watching this. So many feelings, I don’t know where to start. Thank you for sharing this. I would love to get to know Alex. He seems so genuine and appreciative. My father is from Romania so I’m naturally drawn to the country. I’ve been a few times but never to that part. Thanks again for the video.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ahw thank you and glad this video moved you ❤️❤️❤️

[@iliepetcan1736]

U can see not just center of Roumania south vest of Roumania ,south,and the entire est parth plus north est parth are funtastic :)

[@razvanboghi7502]

Come home sister! ☺👍

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Hey, I'm from Cluj-Napoca, and yes, pigs do eat chicken if they catch them that is why you keep them separate. The dogs too, if they get to taste chicken.

[@marianazinsou7539]

Just beautiful! Romania is my mother country,and I am proud of it. I came along with you on your journey ,and almost cried. Some things were very familiar to me,and to tell you the truth I will love to go back to live on the country side. I have been living in the state for the last 25 years,and it’s been great,but home is where your soul is. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@razvanboghi7502]

You are always welcome back sister! Traiasca Romania!

[@crichi77]

How very well said!! I was born there also but have lived in the states for the past 27 years! Visited Romania every year during my teenage years but I definitely miss it... I feel connected to it so much! And like you said, home really truly is where your soul is!!☺️❤️

[@emmapeck1100]

My husband and daughters country. I miss it so much 🙂 ❤️ thank you for this! 🇷🇴 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you for watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@japanluv]

Welsh?:D When I travel through Wales, it gives me so much Romanian feelings (vibes). It feels really like back home.

[@emmapeck1100]

@@japanluv thats great. My husband does not feel the same but maybe it more the region of romania that is home? Anyway happy new year x

[@japanluv]

@@emmapeck1100 Happy New Year :D

[@doracp2003]

@@emmapeck1100 I am from western Romania too, living in Uk now. Where is your husband from? Have you been in Romania? I miss it so much!

[@texascajun4023]

I get the feel while watching this video that .....this life style is perfect to your inner spirit. Your eyes just glowed with much joy! Blessings my friend🌻

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ahw - you know what? Maybe you are right actually :D I shall contemplate ☺️🙌

[@razvanboghi7502]

You should visit us brother!

[@nicoleti12]

I am from Romania and I must say that this was very inspiring and heartwarming. Made me very emotional, not gonna lie. Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to seeing more videos like this ❤️

[@jamesmuruka-dn7we]

Hi nicoleti

[@statyisgod]

We moved to Romainia from the UK a year and a half ago and would never look back. Like all places it has it's down sides but we've settled in nicely, the countryside is the way to go. Living in the city isn't very nice. Great vid, enjoyed it very much.

[@tessabessa5725]

I started to watch this video because it was about a place I call home but in the end I got much more. Your video was inspirational to say the least. Seeing the freshness, the simplicity, and the uncomplicated lifestyle gives me motivation to do something about mine. Thank you for this amazing video, I hope you make many more. Looking forward to them!

[@SandyMakesSense]

Oh my thank you so much ❤️

[@thegreatbriton1203]

Fantastic video. What a brave, entrepreneurial young man Alex is. Doing that all by himself and having the smarts to invite tourists in to experience it with him is very admirable, as obviously is his clean way of life. He seems content and happy with himself and that's a great attribute to have. This is the first video I have watched of yours Sandy and it was very well done! You suited that house btw! Cheers.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ah amazing welcome to my channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlexJurj]

The Great Briton thank you for appreciating! Good luck!

[@redpillproductionscanada5563]

Off grid in Romania, SUBSCRIBED. Some of my family comes from Romania, it holds a very special place in my heart, I think its the most beautiful looking country in the world...

[@no-target3152]

I'm from London and lived in Bucharest the past 20yrs. Beautiful country with beautiful people . That strange root is actually celery.! Nice report, looked like fun.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you thank you!!

[@dubblodamo6687]

So much respect for this! and you know, it gives my heart a feeling of warmth and hope

[@SandyMakesSense]

That was the purpose of the video 🥰

[@mladen5662]

Watching this now, insted when was published, makes even more sense.

[@kimkennedy8636]

I love this young man, and from my own experience (I currently live in a small cottage, and have built my own solar array, but I do have a flushing toilet and running water provided to me, which frankly, I would be happy to pump from my own well given the chance), this type of living feels very LUXURIOUS! I'm so interested in Romania and Bulgaria because of the beautiful mountain-view properties and lush farm land, plus I'm of Polish descent and naturally am attracted to Eastern Europeans. Thank you for this tour, and best wishes to this handsome young man and his lovely home!

[@benbeniamin3829]

Sandy, You look like your having so much fun! It's as having your spirit renewed. Honors to the gentleman way to live off grid. Good for you buddy!!

[@lilianaizdrea8963]

Good job Sandy, Im glad you made this clip to show other international people how beautiful is Romania and interesting to visit, how friendly, hardworking, creative and trustworthy Romanians are, how is the taste of organic food and leaving in the nature. I'm very happy for your positive experience and adventure in Romania.

[@takemebackto80s25]

this video just made me happy. Pure happiness. Hope you had a great time!💓

[@SandyMakesSense]

Oh thank you! And yes I did

[@remusserban5157]

Love that you have chosen my country ,the video is so inspiring and positive! you are such an amazing and wholesome woman! I’m in love with you and your eyes 🥺🥰

[@vladmihai6219]

You made my day better ,thank you. Finally someone who can see the good side of my country.👏 Wish you good health! and come back for more.🙂👋 Alex you did a excellent job.

[@dejashu]

Blown away from the editing of this video! Immediately gripped and learned so much about living off-grid too! Didn't know about it until your trip! So well done! x

[@SandyMakesSense]

Me neither! 😳 Now I find out there is a whole community out there about it on KZbin!

[@SinAmerica]

Wow. Alex is such an inspiration. Thank you Sandy!

[@SandyMakesSense]

He really is!

[@LatinSlav]

thank you for helping people like alex who is doing a wonderfull thing ,you are both 2 beautiful souls

[@sidilicious11]

What a cool house he built, and all his hard work in the gardens. Good for you for going to stay there and filming it to share!

[@troisangroi115]

I watched many off grid videos but this one makes me feel they're billionaires of time 😊

[@SandyMakesSense]

Totally agree with you!

[@bunnyunicorn5209]

Agree. The most incredible comment he said was 'I have a lot of time'. Nobody has that any more

[@iulyiulyp7362]

This video made my day, thanks for showing others how beautiful Romania it is 😊big hugs

[@SandyMakesSense]

I can’t wait to come back 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks for watching

[@70two]

Ahh. Refreshing! Thank you

[@calinvoicu1642]

Great video! Thank you Sandy, thanks a lot to share you experience with us, viewers. Please do some more videos like this.

[@valeriekoolemansbeijnen1834]

Very happy with your effort..So peaceful and REAL .. I live in Holland with my adopted.dog Cassio from Roemenia..I showed him the nature with the dogs.. And accually...he really connects with this beautiful land..

[@edimarribeirodossantosjuni9829]

It was definitely amazing experience Sandy! His lifestyle is beautiful and important to share. All of us may learn something with your video. 🌸

[@SandyMakesSense]

Amazing :) What did you learn from it?

[@rawlyfeliving8937]

Great video thank you so much. This is my dream to live sustainably, more videos like this would be magical thank you xxx

[@valnecsulescu999]

I am Romanian but live in South Africa. I loved your video. I recalled all good memories of my childhood. The fruits the veggies and the forest have the colors of Romania, that only a Romanian can see.

[@AlexJurj]

WoW Sandy is amazing video. Thanks so much for meeting you.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you Alex!!! :) Thank you for having me again and again :)))

[@AlexJurj]

Hi Turek, thank you for appreciation, Is more cheap to building with natural material and is much easy and much healthy for human being. But must important is energy, food and water :D :) Good luck!

[@razvanboghi7502]

Guys like You make us prowd Alex! Keep up the good work brother!

[@carmenetelca144]

@@razvanboghi7502 👍🙏😘

[@Adrianscuze]

Very nice place!

[@jasonwayfarer]

Hey Sandy, that video was outstandingly edited. You've really raised-the-bar. Very impressive.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ah thank you so much! This means a lot as I really took much longer for this one than usual hahah ☺️❤️

[@Manu-wb2uv]

I got goosebumps all over the video. Alex seems like such a cool and down to earth person.

[@garyellison830]

Really enjoyed watching your adventure, what a great life he has. Thanks for sharing

[@sergiu6905]

Amazing ideea Alex , let's share this video . More peopel need to see this , you can make a way of living . Thank you Alex and thank you Sandy .

[@AlexJurj]

Thank you Sergiu 🙏🤗

[@richinromania4962]

Awesome video and well done for taking the chance. It's so good that people like you make videos like this. It does far more for Romanian tourism that the actual tourist board can produce. Plus we've now discovered Alex. His place is about 30 minutes from my cabin and I must visit him. Can't wait to discuss building stuff and gardening. Thanks again for making this and come back to Romania soon.

[@SandyMakesSense]

❤️This means a lot

[@dhavaljdesai]

Beautiful place. Love the storytelling style, music and edit.

[@catherinelam9381]

What an awesome travel video ever! Sandy u just shows us how stunning the mother nature is. Thanks.

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you so so much 🥰

[@willythewave]

My goodness you are pretty. I`m so glad you got to experience Romania, something I`ve always wanted to do. Alex must have felt like an angel flew in and stayed for a few days. :)

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you so much!!

[@sirHHO]

What a beautiful video ! Thanks for sharing it with us. Does Alex have a KZbin channel ?

[@lauram4168]

Such an adorable video I loved it so much, I'm Romanian living in Canada , and I was actually borned in Cluj Napoca, is so nice to see how other people start to appreciate and discover my country. Good job , and I'm happy for your experience, I hope I can get back to visit my country again , after all the pandemic is difficult.

[@CountryLivingOnTheFarm]

You did an AMAZING job making this video. Enjoyed it very much! 👏🏻

[@bobbilynnsmith5146]

You had an amazing adventure and I think it's one of your best videos. It's good to remind us to live more simple and consume less in our lives. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your next trip!

[@SandyMakesSense]

It will be the Peak District and Yorkshire :) Malta after that ☺️ Thank you for always watching and engaging

[@RoamaroundAndy]

I really enjoyed this video, Romania looks amazing 😉

[@SandyMakesSense]

Thank you so much! ☺️ I need to go back and explore more for sure!!!

[@Me-ru6cl]

Roam around Andy it is...I miss it so much 😢

[@georgecoman5342]

@@SandyMakesSense We welcome you :)

[@awildandsimplelife]

I totally agree!

[@adybuddy4807]

Just WOW! CONGRATULATIONS guys

[@luckyandblessed]

I love this video. Romanian Canadian here, home is awesome!

[@dharmathenature3509]

What a wonderful place 🌻🌱💚

[@spaimablondu]

So many Romanians live like this my mum can make a really amazing soup out of nothing i live in london for the past 11 years and my dream is to return home one day and eat healty stay safe and the most important is to "HAVE TIME " Someting that we lack here in uk

[@SandyMakesSense]

Totally!!!

[@johnnymotors2023]

So true. If the government would stop stealing, then we could live in Romania and earn the same salary as in the UK.

[@JnBsChannel]

YES! I live in America and have no time for anything! I want to move back home to my sweet romania❤️

[@multiverse3]

Do it, go back! Live your life, go and have time. Did it because of the pandemic, took me 6 months to detox my mind of fear and realise there is more to life than jobs rent commute etc. Hunedoara and Brașov here and I love it

[@johnnymotors2023]

@@multiverse3 my home in in Brasov but I only have time to go home just 1 month or 3 weeks per year, the rest of the time I have to spend it in the UK...

[@andreeamarinasi4890]

Lucky to grow up like that. I loved every bit of it and now trying to make my own home like that. The most amazing tastes, the best life to live

[@gunslingergirl_ger6053]

Tolles Video Sandy! What an adventure, seriously so inspiring! Thanks for sharing this experience with us 🙏🧡😘

[@SandyMakesSense]

Ahw thank you for watching! :) Is this something you would do?

[@NicyWangui]

Wow... this was one of the best videos I have seen. I had a different picture of Romania from what people say but now I want to go there... good job Sandy

[@SandyMakesSense]

Oh thank you! I’d be interested to hear what your picture of Romania was before? :)

[@MrUltrasilvanus]

Nicy Wangui you should try to visit Romania. You will like it. Cluj as an example it is in the region of Transilvania. And Prince Charles i think is the most prestigious ambasador of Transilvania in the world.

[@NicyWangui]

SandyMakesSense I was told its very remote, nothing much to see there but now I think its a lovely place

[@NicyWangui]

Sergiu-Ovidiu Berende will plan and visit some time

[@Me-ru6cl]

Nicy Wangui definitely not remote and a gorgeous country

[@aurelianrus4770]

great video and a big like for both of you👍.. we have a beautiful country and we are nice people.. thx you Sandy for showing a magic place❤️

[@mariussimina2879]

I've just seen the video this evening. After that, I spent 1 hour and something to read the comments. Should be flattering to see how many peoples are still watching the video after over one year from publishing. Good job Alex! Good ideea Sandy!

[@roamnialibera]

Amazing video and the way how you describe everything...really I enjoyed and I want to see more video like this one....and obviously I want you to come back to Romania 🙂🇷🇴🇬🇧❤

[@SandraPotisek]

My favourite video of yours for sure! You can tell you've put a lot of thought and work into it. :)

[@SandyMakesSense]

❤️Thank you Sandra :)

[@jt-la777]

What a beautiful and peaceful video! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@MIAExplorer]

How wonderful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖 I came across this video by chance and I’m grateful for it. I am Romanian myself, living as sustainably as I can in London and my very dream is to build eco-self sustainable communities in Romania and all around the world. I’m happy you’ve had this wonderful experience on my native land. Wonderful video by the way. It warmed my heart. 🤗🤗🤗

[@Tackleberry666]

Have spent three of my last years in Romania. Beautiful and interesting country. Thats all i can say.