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Massive Haul of Edible Mushrooms - Living in my Van, Foraging and Cooking Wild Food

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  • I went foraging edible mushrooms and we found so many!
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  • @ClauseLenen
    @ClauseLenen Рік тому +209

    They treated you like a new member of their family, we really need people like this. ❤

    • @southerncaltattooedbiker3643
      @southerncaltattooedbiker3643 10 місяців тому

      I hope that you are able too stay in contact with them you all seemed to get along really well with each other and that's really nice.

  • @1990Callum2010
    @1990Callum2010 Рік тому +284

    Such a humble family, there is some kindness in humanity

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe Рік тому +170

    What a sweet family! A wonderful mushroom harvest!

  • @MrFrankavich
    @MrFrankavich Рік тому +129

    This is one of the most heart warming things I have ever watched. Learning how to harvest mushrooms is fully on the agenda now too. Well done you mate. 👍🏻

    • @harrypottah8889
      @harrypottah8889 Рік тому +2

      Bro had me making fried mushrooms since his last video. The best!

    • @collecttcg1122
      @collecttcg1122 Рік тому +1

      Be very careful harvesting mushrooms, can be VERY dangerous if you don't know exactly what you're looking at!

    • @brain8484
      @brain8484 Рік тому

      Well we didnt actually learn snything, other than mushrooms exist .

  • @catheyboocat-design7175
    @catheyboocat-design7175 Рік тому +41

    WOW WHAT AN AMAZINGLY KIND FAMILY❣️❣️❣️❣️ Such fantastic souls. That was the best part of a really great video. The world is in desperate need of kindness and they were the best example. Alex you are on such an incredible journey. So happy and excited for you❣️❤️🇺🇸

  • @viz.on7
    @viz.on7 Рік тому +48

    What an awesome family, so nice they took you in with open arms. Great video Alex!

  • @TorontoMainlineTrains
    @TorontoMainlineTrains Рік тому +96

    Nothing wrong with shaving in the car... it gets wierd when you start manscaping 🤣🤣🤣

  • @dels_outside
    @dels_outside Рік тому +33

    This is so incredibly heart warming, restores my faith in humanity 🧡

  • @melissam9326
    @melissam9326 Рік тому +23

    Hey Alex, just found your channel, your appreciation and happiness in such simple things is so heart warming.I felt right there with you as "we" found the next mushroom. You remind me so much of my son who lives half a world away. So tall, thin, enjoys his food so much and the bright smile. I miss him so much, thank you for bringing happy memories to my heart. I just bought a little home in the mountains in Portugal. I look forward to learning foraging amongst other skills. It wasn't expensive to buy needs work but bit by bit I will make my little mountain home. I just bought a great wood cook stove can't wait to use it. Portugal is a great country and central Portugal has such beautiful nature, there are many chances for an ambitiuos young guy like yourself. It is hot in the summer but the mountains and evening breeze and cold winters make it so nice after such summers. Anyway I know you will get your dream. I rebuilt a renault kangoo packed my life into it and am doing mostly off grid in Portugal. I too go on adventures in my van in Europe. Do this at 54 years old as a woman, anyone can do it. Oh so I decided to comment for advice, wool matress protector and summer weight wool comforter cover in pure cotton. Even in summer prevents sweating. All tyese modern tech fabrics still do not work like wool. I made window insulaters with garden wool that is sold in rolls to protect trees in winter one sude reflectix, one side black velvet and middle the wool, in summer is cool and winter slept in my van ‐5 in the Ardennes, toast warm with cashmere pjs from Aldi. It ain't gotta be expensive. I also never wear these puff jackets, I wear thick wool sweaters cotton shirts under, that is my winter clothing, it breathes and lanolin in wool is natural water repellent. I wash shocked how little it needs washed and never stinks. I am sure you know alot of this but even as a vegan I found man made materials horrible and so I look for second hand or ethically treated animals, small companies. I will enjoy your videos immensly. Thanks for sharing! Subscribed!

    • @noahfarr2524
      @noahfarr2524 Рік тому

      😢this was so sweet

    • @raya8392
      @raya8392 Рік тому

      Wow, such a wonderful comment. This planet needs more people like you.

  • @danettewilliams7843
    @danettewilliams7843 Рік тому +11

    What a great experience with such a lovely family. It warms my heart to see that there are
    still good-hearted people out there who just want to connect and share their lives with others. Keep reeling me in, Alex, you are so fun to watch, and I love your genuine excitement as you go on your journeys. You are a born teacher!!!

  • @jiproijackers7595
    @jiproijackers7595 Рік тому +22

    Living your best live Alex. Loving every minute of your adventures. ❤

  • @DiggingwithDallas
    @DiggingwithDallas Рік тому +5

    The salamanders were amazing, the best I get is great, crested water newt’s loving the van life, and the kind warm hearted, people, you are meeting along the way. Memories to keep for a lifetime.

  • @TigerGamerGirl
    @TigerGamerGirl Рік тому +19

    Such a lovely episode of your European road trip! And really nice to see you fishing again!

  • @kristianbuus2934
    @kristianbuus2934 Рік тому +4

    The kindness of that family made me tear up. Such a lovely video

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  Рік тому +1

      yeah, they were so so kind!

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 Рік тому +13

    What an incredible family!

    • @nichybishop8292
      @nichybishop8292 Рік тому

      Lovely people who re-new your faith in humanity

  • @tedpreston4155
    @tedpreston4155 Рік тому +3

    Hey Alex! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure to Austria! You missed one of the names for the Steinpilz: In the USA, they are known as the King Bolete. (A nod to their size and their genus, the Boletus.)
    I learned to hunt them from a wonderful lady named Sigrid, who grew up in Austria, then emigrated to the US. She not only taught me to hunt edible mushrooms in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado, she also taught me the history of the Germanic peoples, and German language as well. When we hunted mushrooms, she taught me the German names for everything we saw! The Steinpilz was Sigrid's favorite mushroom, and your video makes me miss her!
    I just discovered your channel, and I'll be back! I love mushrooms, gardening and vanlife too! We're birds of a feather!

  • @matthewjefferies2113
    @matthewjefferies2113 Рік тому +8

    What a kind family they are! Awesome video again Alex, loving every upload

  • @Jerryberger9235
    @Jerryberger9235 Рік тому +9

    Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

    • @georgewilliams1062
      @georgewilliams1062 Рік тому

      Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

    • @zoeywinston6826
      @zoeywinston6826 Рік тому

      LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself
      This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."

    • @sarahh321
      @sarahh321 Рік тому

      [_James_tray]
      Got psychs

    • @Jerryberger9235
      @Jerryberger9235 Рік тому

      @@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?

    • @nishaelvert1104
      @nishaelvert1104 Рік тому

      Last year, I took shrooms at Las Vegas thinking it was going to hit like an edible or something. Shit was scary at first but amazing once you start getting deeper into your thoughts

  • @raymurrell406
    @raymurrell406 Рік тому +4

    Wow, what a wonderful family and great hospitality, something often lacking here.

  • @grahamhill2267
    @grahamhill2267 Рік тому +5

    I great video Alex! Back in the 1980’s when I was in the RAF in Germany I once went walking through a local Wood, it was a deciduous woodland with many patches of low lying brambles, under the brambles there was what seemed an eerie purple glow. On further inspection I found that the glow was actually Wood Blewitts. My late Dad used to call them “Bluestalks”. He showed me how to find them, but around where I live you are very lucky to find them in the local woodland. But in Germany this particular day, I had never seen so many in one place. Also there was a street market in Moenchengladbach that had a stall selling wild mushrooms, many different varieties including Blewitts! It’s such a shame that we don’t eat more wild mushrooms in this country instead of farmed button mushrooms! Wild varieties are much more tasty.

  • @fillua5097
    @fillua5097 Рік тому +3

    Hi Alex, I'm actually from austria, it's so cool to see you enjoy your stay and see our different mushrooms.

    • @user-mb4hd7sw7n
      @user-mb4hd7sw7n Рік тому

      ☝️👆☝️👆
      Deals with psychedelic mushrooms, acids, and edibles..🍄

  • @mlkogk9928
    @mlkogk9928 Рік тому +1

    What lovely people awesome, I’m enjoying going on this journey with you Alex enjoy the ride and live your best life,memories for a life time await 🎣👍🏻👏🏻

  • @MrLeesv650
    @MrLeesv650 Рік тому +7

    What a lovely family, a really good adventure Alex

  • @roberthynes8248
    @roberthynes8248 Рік тому +6

    Excellent video Alex. What an adventure you are having and good on you for being brave and just going out there and seeing what life has to offer. Your videos show us there are good kind people it warms my soul. Keep up the good work mate, it looks like you are enjoying it.

  • @deanrawson9372
    @deanrawson9372 Рік тому +2

    Dude you are an inspiration, all because you had the guts to change your job/channel and change your life. So brilliant.

  • @george-jb
    @george-jb Рік тому +3

    Amazing video but more importantly, a very welcoming, kind-hearted family

  • @mattiemclean9882
    @mattiemclean9882 Рік тому +2

    I don't think I would ever watch something like this if I wasn't a fan of your style and attitude. Quite rare to find somebody humble and genuine on UA-cam!

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Mattie, means a lot!

  • @pauldawson2711
    @pauldawson2711 Рік тому +4

    So cool that you're making lovely friends and wonderful memories 🙏❤️ great video Alex 👍

  • @teetarquin7012
    @teetarquin7012 Рік тому +1

    Oh, the little salamander is so cute! I love how you get excited EVERY time you find mushrooms, like it’s your first time. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
    From my own experience, the people from Germany and Austria are about the kindest people you would ever meet.

  • @Comp3630
    @Comp3630 Рік тому +1

    Faith in humanity restored.
    But seriously, I don't know which is more beautiful, the scenery or the kind people.

  • @Ch0laf
    @Ch0laf Рік тому +4

    Great to see that you are doing what you genuinely want to do

  • @myriampierre-td2hw
    @myriampierre-td2hw Рік тому +1

    If you put cat litter in a jar or moisture absorbed from the dollar tree in van helps absorbs moisture in van especially when it rains or snows.

  • @ldg2655
    @ldg2655 Рік тому

    What a kind and heartwarming family!! It is so GOOD to see GOOD people!! This world needs a lot more of them.. I’m glad that you had such a fun day! Mushroom hunting, fishing, eating, drinking, AND clean everything!!! What a perfect day! New friends for life…

  • @motoproductions8015
    @motoproductions8015 Рік тому +1

    An incredible experience you’re having, I really hope you’re keeping a journal as you’ll look back at it all one day

  • @patrickoneill2726
    @patrickoneill2726 Рік тому +2

    Their English was really amazing ! Such beautiful country I hope to return one day

  • @jedishawry
    @jedishawry Рік тому +3

    Amazing, loved it! What a nice family! Stay safe bro and enjoy! 😊👍

  • @ermao2715
    @ermao2715 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Alex! Just discovered your channel, all the way in California USA! ❤

  • @kgs2280
    @kgs2280 Рік тому

    I’ve lived in the road before, and I can’t think of a more beautiful and fulfilling day as this. Meeting kind and generous new people, mushroom foraging, fishing, cooking and eating, and drinking beer and various wines, and even getting a shower, having your laundry done and being given food to take on the road, including mushroom powder!! What a fantastic day! Thank you for that heart-warming story.

  • @ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord
    @ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord Рік тому +4

    What an absolutely lovely family. Hard to find hospitality like that here in the UK.
    Safe travels, dude.

  • @albert.33
    @albert.33 Рік тому +2

    never seen this coral alien mushroom before, what a heartwarming family. good luck from czech republic

  • @MrTycoon1995
    @MrTycoon1995 Рік тому +1

    what a refreshing video man haha my mind feels refreshed. you know when u go out from the city to nature and you have mind calmness call it whatever this video did this effect to me

  • @jonny2r
    @jonny2r Рік тому +2

    What a wonderful family you befriended. Be cool if you visited them again and cooked for them or something. Love the vids.. and being able to travel vicariously through your lens.

  • @tomt6020
    @tomt6020 Рік тому +1

    Great to see your interests and hobbies creating new friendships and showing how good people can be! ❤

  • @maciejajewski
    @maciejajewski Рік тому +2

    amazing!! I absolutely love mushroom picking. I used to go all the time as a kid and teenager when I lived in Poland. but even since I moved to UK over 12 years ago I haven't been since.. miss it a lot

  • @lees9401
    @lees9401 Рік тому +1

    Awesome mate, one of my favourite channels btw. My family end up watching over my shoulder too.

  • @paulwhiteman3625
    @paulwhiteman3625 Рік тому +1

    Excellent stuff, Alex!
    Mushrooms are so good 🤤🤤🤤

  • @samirpandirkar6593
    @samirpandirkar6593 Рік тому

    A very kind family ... Loved it 😊

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream Рік тому

    Awesome buddy awesome…what an amazing family that looked after you … enjoyed the vid … cheers Chris & Sam

  • @bluelilly22222
    @bluelilly22222 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a beautiful video❤I loved every bit of it❤

  • @Coxeysbodgering
    @Coxeysbodgering 10 місяців тому

    What a wonderful family you were all blessed to meet each other

  • @IrishHunter84
    @IrishHunter84 Рік тому

    More great content, well done Alex. Such a wonderful family to welcome you in and do all they did for you. Keep the great work up Alex, enjoy 👍🏻

  • @themichaeldonovan
    @themichaeldonovan Рік тому

    This entire video warmed my heart. I'm trying to learn about foraging and it's amazing how so many people from the foraging world seem to have such warmth

  • @imraduin
    @imraduin Рік тому

    Amazing, all the good people you met and will continue to meet on this journey. All your uploads are highlights of the week.

  • @jennistevenson796
    @jennistevenson796 10 місяців тому

    What a wonderfully hospitable and friendly family

  • @fairygoesfishing
    @fairygoesfishing Рік тому

    The joy in your face when you are living out your dreams is special mate. Love watching, and inspired.

  • @Lenai11
    @Lenai11 Рік тому

    Literally in tears! This looks amazing and so special!

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 Рік тому +1

    Your roadtrip just keeps getting better and better! Such a lovely family!

  • @hobbitfrdo
    @hobbitfrdo Рік тому

    So happy for you on this journey and a reminder how there is so many good people who love to share their knowledge with you.
    Looking forward to seeing your next video. 😀

  • @davidkoba
    @davidkoba Рік тому

    I don't know what the best part is. Finding the mushroom, cooking it, or just being out in that beautiful forest.

  • @wosung1741
    @wosung1741 Рік тому +2

    Hi Alex good to see your progress in camping outdoor world yes you are you got to do what you like it's your own life who cares others think of others 😀

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale5418 Рік тому

    Thank you Alex for looking after Alex, the world needs more Alex's but hey not too many, a few in every town sounds about right : )

  • @rberto3804
    @rberto3804 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely, kind family.

  • @TheDaddy2003
    @TheDaddy2003 Рік тому

    So humbling. Puts my faith back in humanity. Very well edited Alex, embrace and enjoy everyday. You're making some great memories.

  • @El-Tel63-Terry.
    @El-Tel63-Terry. Рік тому +1

    It's certainly looking like you are in your element Alex. Good work 😉👍🏻

  • @Tom_Prendiville
    @Tom_Prendiville Рік тому +2

    Hey Alex 👋🏼
    I must admit when you and Carl announced that you were going to UA-cam alone for a while and see where things take you both i was unsure how things were going to pan out, but seeing your journey so far I'm pleased it's going well and you do indeed look happier.
    Well done 👏🏼

  • @Eva-li2pe
    @Eva-li2pe Рік тому

    Wonderful to watch. Foraging those
    Mushrooms looked like s dream !

  • @Martin-pk5zd
    @Martin-pk5zd Рік тому

    Nice to see you meet al these people with different story’s matching with yours. Enjoy Alex!

  • @ashleyjordan27891
    @ashleyjordan27891 Рік тому

    The people you have met in this video and the last video where so welcoming Alex I can't wait for whatmore this adventure brings

  • @beancampingpodcast7926
    @beancampingpodcast7926 Рік тому

    It's true, finding an edible mushroom is as exciting as seeing a Rod top tip bent round, possibly more as it's so seasonal ... When I last went on a guided shroom tour, I opted to fixate one edible only, bay bolete. Stannge thing is, I can go back to the forest I first saw it, and see it everywhere, another place and I'm blind to it. Knowing the environment and surroundings is crucial to seeing more is all I've learnt, and I've not learnt enough to eat one I've picked alone 😂
    Looking forward to more on this channel, I can see exciting things on the horizon.

  • @harrietvandentooren944
    @harrietvandentooren944 Рік тому

    Such warmth and wholesomeness. I loved watching this.

  • @Boney1963
    @Boney1963 Рік тому

    Brilliant - thoroughly enjoyed watching this Alex. Looking forward to the next one!!!!

  • @midwestmonsterhunter6034
    @midwestmonsterhunter6034 Рік тому +2

    Amazing adventure my friend!!! Can't wait to see what comes next!!! Those fried mushrooms looked soo tasty!

  • @judescrystals8370
    @judescrystals8370 Рік тому

    I was smiling the entire way through this video 😌Your videos are the most wholesome, funny & relaxing!!

  • @joshuagrainger1751
    @joshuagrainger1751 Рік тому +2

    Love this so much! Great, wholesome content 🍄❤

  • @denijkerksetreinspotter
    @denijkerksetreinspotter Рік тому +2

    Amazing content as always! The fire salamander was also very cool, and the landscape in Austria is beautiful!

  • @morpht9222
    @morpht9222 Рік тому

    This was so lovely to watch! I found some penny buns yesterday I was absolutely ecstatic whenever I spotted one. I can hear that amazement in your voice when you spotted them as well.

  • @Ben-zg8qn
    @Ben-zg8qn Рік тому

    Never would I find myself watching these kind of videos however as I have followed you for on your journey with ya brother for many years I'm enjoying watching you vlog this new adventure you have taken on and it's great content. I really hope it's filling that empty spot you had! travel safe bro 👊🏻

  • @junaidqazi6633
    @junaidqazi6633 Рік тому

    Such a kind and caring family. Fantastic vlog.
    Cheers. 👍🏻

  • @edith2463
    @edith2463 Рік тому

    They are an amazing Family.God bless them,

  • @HaplessPlugger
    @HaplessPlugger Рік тому

    Beautiful video, and wonderful people. Thanks Alex

  • @chrisheyes3428
    @chrisheyes3428 Рік тому

    Alex and his family seem like such lovely people. Really cool to see the day you had with them, and really really cool to see you catching! Beautiful trout 😍

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  Рік тому +1

      Yes they are, loved my time with them!

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett Рік тому

    What a beautiful video.
    Such a joy to wake up and relax with a coffee and this video.
    I saw a guy in UA-cam called adzventures and he had a magnetic shaving mirror that stuck to the outside of his caddy. Great for keeping bits out of the van.
    Have fun up the mountains mate.

  • @halleyevans1980
    @halleyevans1980 Рік тому

    This was such a beautiful place and you were treated with such love and care how lovely! You attract what you put out Alex and it looks like your shining :)

  • @bradleightodd6478
    @bradleightodd6478 Рік тому

    Wooohooo that's my morning started properly 👌
    Such a welcoming family & Slovenia I cant wait for that.! 🇸🇮

  • @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s
    @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s Рік тому

    As always a great watch thanks Alex 😀

  • @lelandpeck4585
    @lelandpeck4585 Рік тому

    beautiful video, Alex. The cauliflower mushroom looked delicious! So glad you got to spend time with such a lovely family. Looking forward to your next adventure!

  • @diabolojoe2639
    @diabolojoe2639 Рік тому +3

    What an amazing family 💙

  • @nichybishop8292
    @nichybishop8292 Рік тому

    Loving your vids Alex. Its wonderful to see your journey, your enthusiasm and your appreciation of the world around you, your thirst for new experiences and your learning. I love mushrooms however I'm highly allergic to them but my mouth is watering!

  • @gazfish6621
    @gazfish6621 Рік тому

    Loved the video as always keep up the good work Alex an what a lovely family being so generous and welcoming

  • @neilluton482
    @neilluton482 Рік тому

    Loved that film! Best of your travels so far 😃

  • @jamesatkinsfishing
    @jamesatkinsfishing Рік тому +2

    very pleasant place to visit with very nice people, brilliant video Alex Thank you 👍👍

  • @robgood719
    @robgood719 Рік тому

    Great watch mate I love how kind random people can be to you that was a nice thing to do for you I mean your a complete stranger really so yea 👍🏻to that family

  • @ScratchcardsWithScotty
    @ScratchcardsWithScotty Рік тому

    This was such a relaxing interesting watch… What a wonderful family .. so giving …

  • @jjay1035
    @jjay1035 Рік тому +2

    Finally got caught up on your adventure vids.. these connections you're making are awesome. If you ever want to do some blueberry foraging and get paid to do it.. give me a shout! Keep up the awesome work Alex! Cheers!

  • @grichnak4794
    @grichnak4794 Рік тому

    Alex and his family are stand up people ! I really enjoy your videos !

  • @c.h.fieldsports9876
    @c.h.fieldsports9876 Рік тому +1

    Great video, what a nice hospitable family too , 👍👍

  • @rayanderson921
    @rayanderson921 Рік тому

    What a day! Amazing hospitality from Alex's family

  • @fishingbrigade
    @fishingbrigade Рік тому +1

    what a awsome episode ....Lovley Familie and absolut epic Content.
    send you lot´s of love from Scotland

  • @jaa7286
    @jaa7286 Рік тому

    Truly glad I saw this gracefully enjoyable ep, amazing family

  • @nikkraaga8970
    @nikkraaga8970 Рік тому

    Kindness is everywhere, you just need to be kind.