Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Today we are tackling one of the most important parts of living off-grid, water. Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code THENEWBYS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/thenewbys
Hooking up our off-grid water system here in Zimbabwe turned out to be far more challenging than we expected, and if we’re going to live here long-term… this has to work.
While John wrestles with pipes, levels and gravity, Tara heads into town to see what she can find at a local thrift shop to help turn our place into a home — and of course Crusoe and Sawyer are right in the middle of it all, helping where they can and keeping us smiling.
From problem-solving and setbacks to small wins and family moments, this episode is a real snapshot of what it’s like trying to build a simple, sustainable life in a wild and beautiful place.
Thanks so much for being part of the journey, folks — and for all your support as we start this new chapter.
This channel follows the real journey: the wins, the setbacks, the risk, the mistakes, and the breakthroughs that come with choosing an unconventional life.
If you’re new here — welcome. And if you’ve been with us for the long haul — thank you for helping make this dream possible.
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Thank you so much for watching and supporting our journey! 🌍✨
BE BRAVE – THINK BIG – EXPLORE
Today we are tackling one of the most important parts of living off-grid, water. Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code THENEWBYS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/thenewbys
Hooking up our off-grid water system here in Zimbabwe turned out to be far more challenging than we expected, and if we’re going to live here long-term… this has to work.
While John wrestles with pipes, levels and gravity, Tara heads into town to see what she can find at a local thrift shop to help turn our place into a home — and of course Crusoe and Sawyer are right in the middle of it all, helping where they can and keeping us smiling.
From problem-solving and setbacks to small wins and family moments, this episode is a real snapshot of what it’s like trying to build a simple, sustainable life in a wild and beautiful place.
Thanks so much for being part of the journey, folks — and for all your support as we start this new chapter.
This channel follows the real journey: the wins, the setbacks, the risk, the mistakes, and the breakthroughs that come with choosing an unconventional life.
If you’re new here — welcome. And if you’ve been with us for the long haul — thank you for helping make this dream possible.
WORK WITH US: Email info@thenewbys.co.uk
OUR NEWSLETTER: thenewbys.co.uk/join-our-newsletter
SHOP OUR MERCH & CHILDRENS BOOK: thenewbys.co.uk/shop
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thenewbys1
Support us on PATREON: patreon.com/thenewbys
Our Website: thenewbys.co.uk
New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY
If you are looking for any of our partner products and affiliate links, here is everything you need but if there is something specific please do message us!
Solar and electrical
Solar panels - UK: https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Sf
Solar panels - US: https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/Nf
Portable power station - bit.ly/4ljyQ3L
Security cameras - reolink.com/lp/wireless-security-camera-system/?aff=99 (discount code TheNewbys)
Drone - click.dji.com/AMxV1xJgN97KUF1sYOBu-g?pm=link
All things homestead
Automatic lawnmower - eu.mammotion.com/?ref=TheNewbys
E-bikes - bit.ly/3VvIztp (discount code TheNewbys50)
Kidz E-bikes - bit.ly/4gDf5n6 (discount code TheNewbys50)
Water filter - bit.ly/4dLoh6A (discount code THENEWBYS10)
Automatic chicken coop door: chickcozy.com/?bg_ref=Lafv2FIqFf
For the family
Kids educational boxes - kiwico.com/newbys (discount code NEWBYS)
John’s favourite tees - trueclassictees.com/THENEWBYS (discount code NEWBYS)
Food delivery - hellofresh.co.uk/HELLONEWBYS (discount code HELLONEWBYS)
Natural deodorant - bit.ly/NEWBY20 (discount code NEWBY20)
Jewellery - holzkern.com/newbysband (discount code NEWBYS)
For the creatives
Organizational tool - milanote.com/newbys0825
Online resource for creatives - go.craftsy.com/thenewbys6
Online classes for creatives - https://skl.sh/thenewbys12241
Find freelancers - Fvrr.co/newbys
Schedule tracker - https://akiflow.pro/thenewbys
Office table - bit.ly/4gj49uU
Office chair - bit.ly/41IK4Im (discount code C750)
Smart tower fan - bit.ly/4kocsG4 (discount code NEWBY20)
Travel necessities
Luggage - https://shorturl.at/klmAR (discount code THENEWBYS15)
E-sim - holafly.sjv.io/MAbra3 (discount code THENEWBYS)
Insurance - myglobalshield.com/?ref=thenewbys
Car rental - discovercars.com/go/thenewbys
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Note taker - https://spn.so/ej0stmbe and https://spn.so/haafvhw8 (discount code THENEWBYS20)
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AG1 - https://rb.gy/uyjq8f
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Metabolism tracker - go.lumen.me/newbys
News platform - https://ground.news/TheNewbys
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Night vision goggles - bit.ly/4jp7HMw or amzn.to/42z2gDL (discount code NEWBYS5)
Thank you so much for watching and supporting our journey! 🌍✨
BE BRAVE – THINK BIG – EXPLORE
