The Japanese often refer to themselves as workaholics, but to foreigners, much of the work may seem unnecessary. Compared with companies in the West, offices may even seem overstaffed. But question a job function, and you’re likely to be...

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Finding land for homesteading requires due diligence and forethought. In this episode, we find the perfect parcel that ticks all the boxes: sunny slopes for solar panels, a weak cell signal perfect for a booster, several possible...

In this episode we ask the question, What Is Home? What is it about the place we call home, wherever it may be, that makes us stay or return? From the mountains of Montenegro to the icebergs of Greenland there are so many beautiful...

Going off grid requires a lot of planning and a little patience! It’s springtime which means we’re anxious to get started, but without the land, we decide to begin sketching out our plans. As we wait for the pieces to fall into place, so...

Looking for land in the wild places sometimes leads to wildlife encounters! That couldn't be more true of the stunning Chilcotin region of the British Columbia Interior. We explore a true homestead and try not to get too attached to...

As the search for a homestead continues, we travel through Nemiah Valley to stunningly beautiful Chilko Lake, British Columbia and find a lot of Grizzly bears! From there it's off to look at a small property on the Quesnel River near...

In this season finale of Restoration Planet Homestead, we move out of our tiny home on Chimney Lake and head north to Prince George, British Columbia. Forest fires are raging in the province and smoke filled skies are the new normal. In...

To go off-grid was always our dream, but now we're finally making it a reality! Between seasons of our global series, Restoration Planet, we will live in the wild interior of British Columbia, Canada, build a small cabin powered by...