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Alternative living

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Alternative living!

Alternative Ways of Lifestyle

Welcome to our extensive guide on alternative ways of lifestyle! As we continue to evolve, so does our approach to living. The standard “cookie-cutter” lifestyle is no longer the only option. This section is dedicated to those who are ready to step off the beaten path and explore a lifestyle that suits them and their unique needs.

Eco Living

Go green with an eco-friendly lifestyle. If you’re passionate about preserving our planet, this might be your path. Eco-living involves reducing waste, conserving resources, and making choices that are environmentally friendly. You’ll discover how to shop sustainably, minimize energy use, and build a low-impact home.

Minimalism

Embrace a life of less clutter and more freedom with minimalism. This lifestyle choice encourages the elimination of excess possessions, leading to a life focused on experiences rather than materials. Discover how minimalism can simplify your life, increase your savings, and give you more time to do what you love.

Van Life

Hit the open road with van life! Trading a stationary home for a mobile one, van life allows you to travel, explore, and live wherever you park. Learn about how to customize your van, live comfortably in a small space, and maintain a mobile lifestyle.

Co-housing

Experience a sense of community with co-housing. In a co-housing arrangement, you share common spaces with others, promoting interaction, collaboration, and mutual support. Learn about how to navigate this lifestyle, and uncover the joy of living in an inclusive community.

Tiny House Movement

Discover the freedom that comes with less space and more flexibility. The Tiny House Movement encourages living simply in small homes. This lifestyle can reduce financial stress, environmental impact, and encourage a more focused and fulfilling life.

Are you ready to redefine your lifestyle? Join us as we explore the alternative ways of lifestyle. Your journey to a more authentic, fulfilling life starts here.

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you can find posts, articles or volunteering opportunities related to Alternative living & lifestyles.


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Stone farm buildings of Quinta da Bazágueda in Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve, Portugal, with volunteers gathered outside on a sunny day during a real farm life experience.

Real farm life experience – Volunteering opportunity in central Portugal

Group of female volunteers of different ages sitting on the pavement outside Russian House #1 in Jenner, California, smiling together after a community event.

Volunteer at Russian House free-community restaurant in the United States

Woman kitesurfing on turquoise water near a sandy island in the Philippines, leaning back as she rides a wave under a clear blue sky.

Looking for a passionate kitesurfer who would like to volunteer at our local and remote Island Resort

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Organic smallholding and holistic healing sanctuary in Bulgaria

Small earthen house on a green sustainable farm in rural Sichuan, China

Travel, help and live the local culture at a Chinese local farmyard

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Help at a volunteer community farm in the South of France

Group of international volunteers with dogs in front of an eco house at CINCA EC permaculture and organic farm near Quito, Ecuador.

Organic Farm CINCA EC – Volunteering offer in Ecuador

Group of young volunteers relaxing on a shaded swing and terrace at Meever eco-art community hostel in the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel.

Volunteer in an Art and Creation space in Israel

White farmhouse surrounded by flowering trees, vegetable gardens and lawn at Vierhof international ecovillage community in Germany

Volunteer at an international community in Germany near the borders with Netherlands

Plum Village monastics and volunteers chanting in brown Zen robes during a summer retreat in France

Center Plum Village, in France, is looking for volunteers to assist a famous Zen Master

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Rural is plural ESC project 2019 : Looking for a volunteer in Spain!

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Eco project in Tenerife, Canary Island, is looking for volunteers & investors

Volunteers smiling, working, and having fun while renovating an eco-friendly cave house in Andalusia, Spain. Activities include construction, creativity, and team-building in a natural, off-grid environment.

Eco-friendly frugal independent off-grid Cave house, Spain

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Experience a community lifestyle in Koper, Slovenia

People swimming and relaxing in a natural geothermal spring pool at Aletheia Springs community in Sonoma Valley, California.

Volunteer at Aletheia Springs community in Sonoma Valley, California

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