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

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  • @Viruherumu
    @Viruherumu 2 роки тому +224

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

    • @southerncaltattooedbiker3643
      @southerncaltattooedbiker3643 Рік 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 2 роки тому +295

    Such a humble family, there is some kindness in humanity

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe 2 роки тому +176

    What a sweet family! A wonderful mushroom harvest!

  • @MrFrankavich
    @MrFrankavich 2 роки тому +135

    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 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @collecttcg1122
      @collecttcg1122 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @brain8484
      @brain8484 2 роки тому

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

  • @viz.on7
    @viz.on7 2 роки тому +50

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

  • @estefaniii8052
    @estefaniii8052 Місяць тому +1

    They’re such a beautiful family god bless them I hope they always find happiness and blessings and prosperity

  • @catheyboocat-design7175
    @catheyboocat-design7175 2 роки тому +45

    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❣️❤️🇺🇸

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  2 роки тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dels_outside
    @dels_outside 2 роки тому +35

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

  • @melissam9326
    @melissam9326 2 роки тому +24

    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 2 роки тому +12

    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!!!

  • @TigerGamerGirl
    @TigerGamerGirl 2 роки тому +21

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

  • @bluelilly22222
    @bluelilly22222 Рік тому +2

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

  • @jiproijackers7595
    @jiproijackers7595 2 роки тому +23

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

  • @DiggingwithDallas
    @DiggingwithDallas 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @kristianbuus2934
    @kristianbuus2934 Рік тому +6

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

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  Рік тому +2

      yeah, they were so so kind!

  • @matthewjefferies2113
    @matthewjefferies2113 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @raymurrell406
    @raymurrell406 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @mlkogk9928
    @mlkogk9928 2 роки 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 🎣👍🏻👏🏻

  • @ermao2715
    @ermao2715 Рік тому +1

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

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 2 роки тому +14

    What an incredible family!

    • @nichybishop8292
      @nichybishop8292 Рік тому

      Lovely people who re-new your faith in humanity

  • @pauldawson2711
    @pauldawson2711 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @roberthynes8248
    @roberthynes8248 2 роки 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.

  • @grahamhill2267
    @grahamhill2267 2 роки 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.

  • @MrTycoon1995
    @MrTycoon1995 2 роки 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

  • @MrLeesv650
    @MrLeesv650 2 роки тому +7

    What a lovely family, a really good adventure Alex

  • @Coxeysbodgering
    @Coxeysbodgering Рік тому

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

  • @Ch0laf
    @Ch0laf 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @deanrawson9372
    @deanrawson9372 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @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 2 роки 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…

  • @tedpreston4155
    @tedpreston4155 Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @jedishawry
    @jedishawry 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @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.

  • @imraduin
    @imraduin 2 роки тому

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

  • @outlandexplore
    @outlandexplore 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @teetarquin7012
    @teetarquin7012 2 роки 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.

  • @TorontoMainlineTrains
    @TorontoMainlineTrains 2 роки тому +96

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

  • @Martin-pk5zd
    @Martin-pk5zd 2 роки тому

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

  • @tomt6020
    @tomt6020 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @patrickoneill2726
    @patrickoneill2726 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @maciejajewski
    @maciejajewski 2 роки 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 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @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

  • @harrietvandentooren944
    @harrietvandentooren944 2 роки тому

    Such warmth and wholesomeness. I loved watching this.

  • @MrFoxALot
    @MrFoxALot Рік тому +1

    its always a delight to see your videos

  • @motoproductions8015
    @motoproductions8015 2 роки 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

  • @jonny2r
    @jonny2r 2 роки 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.

  • @ScratchcardsWithScotty
    @ScratchcardsWithScotty 2 роки тому

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

  • @mattiemclean9882
    @mattiemclean9882 2 роки 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  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Mattie, means a lot!

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @samirpandirkar6593
    @samirpandirkar6593 2 роки тому

    A very kind family ... Loved it 😊

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream 2 роки тому

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

  • @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.

  • @fairygoesfishing
    @fairygoesfishing 2 роки тому

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

  • @ashleyjordan27891
    @ashleyjordan27891 2 роки 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

  • @jennistevenson796
    @jennistevenson796 Рік тому

    What a wonderfully hospitable and friendly family

  • @jamesatkinsfishing
    @jamesatkinsfishing 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @lelandpeck4585
    @lelandpeck4585 2 роки 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!

  • @Lenai11
    @Lenai11 Рік тому

    Literally in tears! This looks amazing and so special!

  • @Eva-li2pe
    @Eva-li2pe 2 роки тому

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

  • @hobbitfrdo
    @hobbitfrdo 2 роки 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. 😀

  • @junaidqazi6633
    @junaidqazi6633 Рік тому

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

  • @rberto3804
    @rberto3804 2 роки тому +1

    What a lovely, kind family.

  • @Boney1963
    @Boney1963 2 роки тому

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

  • @IrishHunter84
    @IrishHunter84 2 роки 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 👍🏻

  • @wosung1741
    @wosung1741 2 роки 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 2 роки 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 : )

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett 2 роки 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.

  • @bradleightodd6478
    @bradleightodd6478 2 роки тому

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

  • @fishingbrigade
    @fishingbrigade 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @paulwhiteman3625
    @paulwhiteman3625 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Tomexplores_
    @Tomexplores_ Рік тому

    What a wonderful family ❤

  • @grichnak4794
    @grichnak4794 Рік тому

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

  • @TheDaddy2003
    @TheDaddy2003 2 роки тому

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

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

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

  • @mickwalsh8136
    @mickwalsh8136 2 роки тому

    A really nice guy meets a really nice family, enjoy your adventures Alex,memories for life

  • @edith2463
    @edith2463 2 роки тому

    They are an amazing Family.God bless them,

  • @morpht9222
    @morpht9222 2 роки 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.

  • @HaplessPlugger
    @HaplessPlugger 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video, and wonderful people. Thanks Alex

  • @judescrystals8370
    @judescrystals8370 2 роки тому

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

  • @joshuagrainger1751
    @joshuagrainger1751 2 роки тому +2

    Love this so much! Great, wholesome content 🍄❤

  • @c.h.fieldsports9876
    @c.h.fieldsports9876 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rayanderson921
    @rayanderson921 2 роки тому

    What a day! Amazing hospitality from Alex's family

  • @denijkerksetreinspotter
    @denijkerksetreinspotter 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @Ben-zg8qn
    @Ben-zg8qn 2 роки 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 👊🏻

  • @oscarandhescool4163
    @oscarandhescool4163 2 роки тому +1

    Alex 🎉 amazing mate thank you 🙏

  • @Tom_Prendiville
    @Tom_Prendiville 2 роки 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 👏🏼

  • @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s
    @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s 2 роки тому

    As always a great watch thanks Alex 😀

  • @clarissategido5154
    @clarissategido5154 2 роки тому

    I'm so jelly with your adventures Alex keep it up...another great vedio 🥰

  • @El-Tel63-Terry.
    @El-Tel63-Terry. 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @beancampingpodcast7926
    @beancampingpodcast7926 2 роки 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.

  • @trevorcornes1056
    @trevorcornes1056 2 роки тому

    What another Lovely chilling watch Alex 👍 Nice one yet again 😄 .

  • @robgood719
    @robgood719 2 роки 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

  • @midwestmonsterhunter6034
    @midwestmonsterhunter6034 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @chrisheyes3428
    @chrisheyes3428 2 роки 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  2 роки тому +1

      Yes they are, loved my time with them!

  • @gazfish6621
    @gazfish6621 2 роки тому

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

  • @diabolojoe2639
    @diabolojoe2639 2 роки тому +3

    What an amazing family 💙

  • @jaa7286
    @jaa7286 2 роки тому

    Truly glad I saw this gracefully enjoyable ep, amazing family

  • @neilluton482
    @neilluton482 2 роки тому

    Loved that film! Best of your travels so far 😃

  • @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 :)