OUR STORY
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ABOUT US
WELCOME!
We are a married couple who, in their 50s, decided to move from central Europe to the Greek island of Crete. Here we share the practical experience associated with this change, and we are excited to share our stories with you and take you on the journey with us!
Was it a good idea to move to Crete?
Changing your lifestyle completely at 50 is probably the ideal time. Before that, the children are small, you need to be close to them. Then, your parents get very old, you need to be close to them.
A smart household in an olive grove
This time I have a technology topic. It’s been almost two years since I’ve been living in the middle of an olive grove. The nearest village is about 2 km away. There is really nothing in my locality apart from the olives and the caravan I live in now. Not even electricity. Still, we’ve got it full of smart devices here!
How to build from ISOTEX
I have completed the construction of complete perimeter walls of houses from ISOTEX, so I will share with you my practical experience with this material. What can’t you learn so easily from the manufacturer’s official materials and videos?
How we live here
A lovely friend of mine commented that she wasn’t really interested in how to keep the concrete from cracking, but rather how people live here… So a few bits and pieces from here.
What will we be building from? And why ISOTEX?
What construction technology did we choose? What is ISOTEX and what are its advantages? You will find out in this article.
How are house foundations built in Crete?
Are you considering building a house in Crete? If you have experience building a house in Central Europe, you might be quite surprised if you start building in Crete.