We are Brittany and Drew, husband and wife, who have been traveling the world by van for 8 years and counting! It all started with an idea to teach English in Asia, when we were offered an unused camper to explore our own country 1st! After that 1st year (2015), we got married, flew to England and bought our very own rolling home for a 2.5 year van life honeymoon across Europe and N. Africa. Then, in 2018 we returned to the USA and self converted Spirit, our beloved and handcrafted Sprinter Van. For over 3 years, we searched hi and low for just the right project, international lifestyle and unique property to call home. We made the biggest purchase of our lives and have now shifted all the of the energy we poured into our travels into transforming the home of our dreams. 💪
Global vanlifers now currently parked full time on raw land and renovating a historic watermill ruin (called the Magic Mill) into our #dreamhome in Southern Portugal 🇵🇹💫!
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The progress looks great! Love your energy! I would be worried with the sand beach though: I really hope that the water doesn't wash away all the sand in the next rain season.
Divining rods are “A bit woo woo!”
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Never knew about your channel till today, had to go to Bournemouth in the UK and we parked next to a car with a sticker of your channel's name on it. Got me curious, watched this first video and I'll be watching more now. 👍
Olá. Há pouco tempo que comecei a ver os vossos vídeos. Desculpem não escrever em inglês mas uma vez que estão em Portugal nada melhor que começar a aprender a nossa língua. Adoro o que estão a fazer com esse grande pedaço de terra. Está simplesmente deslumbrante. Boa sorte.😊
portuguese are hard working man, especially in rural areas. They know how to do a lot of things. Just don't forget the beer at the end of the day😄
Hello Adventurers, You need a Mini Tractor like Kubota or another similar 4x4 traction and prepared for all the tools, plowing, weeding, grading, and removing weeds, towing a trailer, you will be better served and you won't need to have many small tools. A big hug.😺😺😺i love cats ...heve 1
Hmm, the quality of this work (laying bricks) wasn't impressive, but the changes were... (BTW from the language I recognized in Ukrainian), another thing.. that I didn't like hiring someone to do all the little things.. even planting .. just don't get me wrong .. i liked video ..
Me encanta la música apoteósica de la perforación cual batalla épica 🪣💧🍀
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Have you consider in building a RAMP PUMP to fill up those 2 water tower? Ramp Pump it is a pump that uses water presure to power tha pump and it works 24 hour a day, without any other type of power source. The only expense you would have is the parts for the pump.
How long do the Bluetti batteries last
We're in central Texas and they drilled down to 680ft and hung the well at 660ft. We needed a water softener because of all the limestone, but the water is so good! Congrats on your water!
I think I would be making a swimming hole in that stream for those hot summer days ... the place is looking so good and so busy ..
grass spreader reminds me of the organ grinder with monkey .. smile love what you are doing with your place looks great so far
Miss you Brittany. What part for FL? We are in Gulfport (next door to Sat. Petersburg). Everyone (kitties especially) has missed you. 😻🥰
Just a heads up septic should be 100' from your well don't want poo water leaching into your well
Bless those workers truly! ❤ Gods creation never ceases to amaze me also! How blessed are we to be able to access these wonderful sources of nature. God is great!
321’ that is a deep one!! And to be spilling over is amazing!! Hopefully never a worry… things are moving right along!
Dang, I hope that PVC casing works out for you. I had the same and my ground shifted making it impossible to lift the pump for repair, ultimately we had to drill a new well within a few feet of the old well ($28,000)... used steel casing the second go-round.
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Awesome achievement! Congratulations! One question: since you removed a lot of trees above your home, is there danger of flooding when rain season begins? Hugs from Tampico, México 🇲🇽
I have to say that this is the best "adventure" ever. I know you used to be more of a travel channel and I admittedly didn't follow very much..... BUT THIS reno series is so great! I love seeing all the changes and upgrades and everything you are doing with this amazingly beautiful property! Great job Brittany and Drew!
Lovely video , thanks for sharing your experience ❤
It was really great watching your adventure in Iceland , thank you for sharing it with us . Truly amazing!
Was wondering who got this property after seeing it featured on a Sales program.
Oh crazy! What sales program??
Hi guys, watching your videos reminds me of what my wife and I went through 14 years ago. We live in a 16th century water mill here in the south west of France. Last June a thunderstorm with very heavy rainfall caused a landslide destroying much of the ground floor. These thunderstorms are expected to be more and more violent in all over Europe. So when I see those steep hillsides right above your house it scares the heck out of me. You should plant grass, shrubs, and anything able to stabilize the soils on those terraces. Fire is not the only issue. But I do like your enthusiasm and the positive vibes you send, so don’t let anything get into your way. There are no problems, only solutions.
Thank you for kind, wise and encouraging words. We will execute with care and enthusiasm. So far we’ve planted grass seed since the summer will be harsh to any new plants, but once the fall and spring are here, we will be getting more roots in the ground. Also, we slanted our terraces, made gullies/gutters and installed a cement irrigation system throughout our land, so that helps too 💪🙏❤️
I wondered how the cats were doing wih all noise. They looked happy when you walked up. Love
They’re the happiest little spirits ✨💕💓✨
Nice! Great work. 😎
The problem with drilling boreholes is that nearby boreholes are connected to the same water mantle. So if you connect too many people to the same source, the level of the water drops. That's the reason they don't give licenses in Algarve. In our country you have to pump the water until it stops pouring and wait for the time until the water level recovers. If that isn't good enough the well is not permited.
Very interesting! Yes, they would not allow us the permit if there had been another well within 200 meters, luckily there was not 🙏
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It's fascinating to watch. Great job x
It's called "witching' for water. My husband can do it with 2 wires, I can only with a willow stick. I was also able to find out how deep by holding a crystal on a string and asking it how deep in feet and asking how deep. When I hit the magic number it started to sway and was bang on.
amazing and absolutely, magically wild! ✨
Thank you! We had an amazing time watching the well drilling process. Blessings dear ones🌱
Blessed and grateful to share the journey, and the water, with you 😘 😘
I have to say, that was extremely interesting. Thank you for sharing. Parabéns, on the agua!
Artisan wells flow with out a pump.
We are so glad ~Drew that you and ~Britany are in love with yourselves, each other and the Watermill. Blessings dear ones🌱
Welcome home Brittany! So glad you made it back to see this epic part of your dream coming true! So nice to know you guys have extra battery backup as well! Exciting times!! Love from Mary in SoOC💗
Thank you Mary!! I was so thrilled to make it home in time to share the experience and end of such a monumental episode with you all 🤗😘
You should put the septic lower than the house shouldn’t you? And not at the front by front door! Put it at the back of the house if possible!!!
we are not allowed to place it so close to the stream as it is a protected and sacred water source for the whole of the Algarve 🙏
Are the blue pipes perforated to let the water in?
I watch 2 other channels. One is in Italy and another one in Portugal. I can honestly say that I enjoy yours the most. You have a lovely blend of construction with personal content. You are always kind and respectful to the local construction workers. I can tell that they are your friends during the process rather than hired hands. You give them 'camera' time that they can share with their families. Their kids must be very proud.I also appreciate the fact that you do try to speak and understand Portuguese which is also very respectful given that you live in Portugal. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you for your kind, thoughtful and sincere words. We pour a lot of intentionality into each interaction and a lot of time into each edit. It means so much to have it recognized and appreciated... 🙏 Obrigada 😘😽
And now you have the essence life to build your future
You are an inspiration, you two are truly a beautiful couple inside and out. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for honoring my journey with your loving words and kind compassion 🙏🩵
I am so excited for both of you. It makes me smile just watching, I wish Brittney was there with you for this major happening ( I’m glad she got to be there for part of it). GREAT JOB! With prayers and blessings from Idaho, USA.
Grateful I made it home for the grand finale of such an important episode 🤗 Grateful for be able to share it all with you 😘
cam work 5 stars guys
A home I had in Idaho, the well was 421ft deep before they struck anything that was moist, another 30 feet they hit the Snake River Aquafer with enough pressure a cap and regulator were required to get it done to household pressure. Directly across the road a small subdivision was put in a few years after I had moved. They hit water at just over 200 feet. Go figure. Congrats.
Wow! So many reasons to love Iceland. It's so beautiful and omg the food! 😮 They really take it to the next level. The massive snow rig looked awesome and it looked like you guys really enjoyed the trip. Love the kitties at the end! 😸💓🏔
Loved this adventure so much! 🤩 Iceland looks like an adventure playground! So cool to see so many amazing waterfalls, trails, and even hot springs! Wow. It was fun watching you guys in a van again and hope you're doing well! 💓🎉
Hope you both have it on your list to visit. Ideally two weeks is perfect to do the entire ring road. 🚐💨✌️
Well now that's something I've never seen before. The well boring process was interesting and not boring.
🥰 love that play on words! xx