In Israel, a failed town finds new hope – off grid
A disused factory that once symbolized the dismal economic failure of Dimona in southern Israel’s Negev desert, has metamorphosed into…
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5 Off-Grid Capitals of Britain
The growing interest in living off the grid is a global phenomenon – hundreds of thousands every year are moving…
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Reuters Foundation turns on to off-grid
Here is a recent Reuters Foundation report on off-grid real estate: Often called survivalists or “preppers”, many escapees twin an…
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Should I live on a boat?
WHATis it really like living on a canal boat or on the river? So many of us have wondered if…
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Visiting Outback Prepper + Budget Prepping links
With one phone call, I’ve accidentally ended up in a survival caravan fit out for a nuclear holocaust. But within…
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Tiny British island seeks new warden
If you always wanted to be a hermit but never dared to make the move, now is your chance. The…
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Artist Within a World
This amazing 360 degree work (only a part shown) by van-dwelling artist Emily Lamb is the product of her time…
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Maine Lighthouse for sale
If you want to truly be alone in style, check out this private island and historic lighthouse for sale in…
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Soaraway Sun plugs 3D printed homes
Britain’s Sun newspaper is known as narrow minded and bigoted. So it was a surprise to find it extolling the…
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Oregon Community Cut off by Snow
An off-grid village of 150 souls in Oregon is running out of food due to the severe snowstorms in the area.…
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