We had NO IDEA this was at the bottom of our land in Portugal
Living on our homestead in Portugal has been such a journey, and it's remarkable to think that we are still making new discoveries all the time, and this little adventure is one of them. Join as we share the magic of where we live with our friends the @TravelBeans
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We are John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer Newby. A family of explorers who've taken root in Northern Portugal where we are renovating an abandoned farm into our dream off-grid homestead. Please support us by giving us a thumbs up and making sure to subscribe to follow our adventures.
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Am I missing something...I am not able to find "The Newbys Explore."
Nevermind I found it and subscribed😅
Why don't you have the Travel Beans stay at your place when you go for your first travel? It would be great for both of you!
When I heard the name of the new channel, all I could think of...? You sticking a go-pro on Crusoe/Sawyer and sending them out into the surrounding bushes! 😂
I followed you right away the other day last video when you said about your new channel
The best part of beautiful Portugal is that the Newby's are there to share it with all of us! We are so lucky! John the deck is fab and Tara's "woman's touch" with the barrels rings really makes it truly interesting and lovely! Sound to me like the travel Beans are thinking about making Portugal their new home! That will sure make things interesting and fun! Omg that river is so beautiful 😮😮😮😮!! ❤❤❤🐔🐝🏠🥀🌺🐇🐎
We love sharing these things with you Linda, your support means the world. We would love to have the Travel Beans in Portugal, how exciting! Thanks so much for watching ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Mr. Newby, a house is never finished as you know. I hope you give yourselves plenty of credit for having transformed your lovely home at light speed. If you keep up at this pace you will have it all done soon.
Thank you for this lovely comment friend. Your support means so much to us ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Loved the video❤ but the best part was getting to watch the boys. They are so darn cute and being a grandma it give me so much joy. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The decking looks absolutely fabulous John. You have done an amazing job and design with the decking and seating area. Tars you are looking so well and the boys are thriving and so cute xx
How lovely to have friends visiting. The hidden pool and river is more than a perfect spot, I bet you make good use of it. Tara is so right, the deck is a masterpiece, John you’re allowed to be super proud of what you’ve achieved, you are always so humble. Great video, the boys are having their best time. Take care xx
We always love having the Travel Beans visit us friend. The swim was a huge bonus! Thanks so much for watching and for always supporting us ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
What a beautiful seating area. Love John’s roof design. The light is perfect.
It has come together so beautifully Lynn! ❤️❤️❤️
Seriously...I love how this kitchen and seating area has turned out! I just keep thinking about how wonderful your property is and how many treasured memories will be made there...for friends and family!!
Thank you Michelle ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
LOVE LOVE LOVE the barrel rings, Tara. Adding those circles to the angular structure of the frame is GENIUS
I love Tara’s circle/sphere repetition design elements. The barrel circles, the over head light, the candle holders, even the round planter. All symbolic of your family’s joy of traveling the world🌎.
Thanks Doris! Circles. Love them. ❤️❤️
Yet another beautiful video. I know I have said this before but you keep exceeding our expectations. The kitchen/eating area is so imaginative. The different roofs turn a lovely seating area into an absolutely fantastic place. It is just magical. Thankyou for these wonderful glimpses in your life. We feel so privileged.
Thanks so much Pam. Your support means so much to us ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Indeed! You've built a human-sized fairy house! If you never added another piece, it stands beautifully by itself! And the lawn is a marvel! John's dedication to building a lawn for his sons to play on has come to fruition, all minus the invasive bamboo! You two are a just amazing!
Oh….just gorgeous! Blissful drone footage…your boys, toddling around….your fab outdoor seating and the magnificent wild pool….and lovely friends! Such a glorious episode. Thank you ❤
Oh my word!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!! Love,love,love the outdoor seating! The barrel rings, the lamp,the tiles in the wood,etc…. Everything is simply BEAUTIFUL!!!! And the lawn, such a dream come true for your beautiful children to play in!!!! Absolutely love it all!!!
So beautiful how you always find the gems that’s all around your properties. And friends that can share the same interests. Thank you for showing me around I enjoy it so much. Aloha N May God bless all of you🌺
Beautiful walk 😮and views is peaceful 😮and the boys are happy enjoying time 🕰️ in the river 😮
Yes! It’s gorgeous. Perfect on those scalding hot days! If your neighbors wouldn’t mind, would you share a bit about the stone houses and property you walked by? They’re so beautiful.
Love that deck, cosy, warm and special.
The outside seating area is an art in itself. " Beautiful! " John, you're so clever!" The stone table with benches would look lovely with stone steps leading to the garden, as a centre point were John stepped. It would frame that area perfectly..
What a fantastic outdoor living area. The roof is fantastic and such a work of art. Well done John.
The Outdoor seating area looks great and cozy with magnificent scenic views. Amazing job John ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
The lawn looks magnif8icent as does the deck. What a joy to sit and enjoy it all. Congratulations on all the hard work you have put in. Now enjoy it all.
Beautiful green grass with a lovely comfy cozy deck set up with beautiful ambiance and art. What more could you ask for?
John you have certainly created a " little jewel " for the family and guests to gather and make memories. A perfect spot to chill and watch the boys play. Your lawn is looking magnificent. The little enamel pot turned into a chicken from Zimbabwe was just adorable and unique. Love the entire design of your outdoor deck. The river swim was pure magic too. ❤
He has indeed Martine, we all absolutely love that space! Thanks so much for watching friend, see you on Sunday ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
It is incredible how much you guys already acomplishe in the farm wow wow thank you for taking us along
Sounds great news about your new KZhead channel. We wish all the best for this new channel. How wonderful to know the Travel-Beans are visiting you all to get great feedback from You both to do with them maybe buying a property in Northern Portugal. Your garden-grass and plants are looking super cool. the extra items Tara has put up on the outdoor Deck looks amazing. How wonderful knowing about the local river for you all to enjoy, we love to see Crusoe and Sawyer enjoying there swim. Thank You for Sharing this mid week vlog we enjoyed the video. Take care of yourselves plus safe and well to You all. Love and Hugs to You all xxxx 💖💖💖💖
I am still stunned by the beautiful green lawn.
Beautiful episode John the deck and surrounding area look amazing complimented by Tara's soft furnishings and bespoke pieces all unique with precious memories. How delightful are your visitors like them it was I too enjoyed the tour down to the river truly a wonderful place thankyou for sharing 😊
How beautiful everything is looking. That light looks like the sun is coming up over mountains. You are so lucky to find that river with a pool. Summer pleasure. ❤
The deck is amazing! John did a great job and Tara, your touches are perfect. Good job guys.
Thanks Pamela ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
So cute to see little Sawyer with his toy saw, definitely a carpenter in making, like Dad ❤
Oh I’m loving the lawn, the walking up to it. The landing doing into the lawn, the new sitting area done, and it looks so sweet! Love it. Kind of looks like a lil tree house from a certain view. ❤. The roof came out so perfectly! ❤ John you outdid yourself, literally as you hurt yourself! But this is just beautiful! L
YOUR NEWLY FINISHED IS A DELIGHTFUL HANGOUT--ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME.
We are so happy with the result Maggi. Thanks so much for watching ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
You are very very lucky indeed Tara and John. I can just imagine the two little brothers running down from the garden to have a dip in during hot summer days when they are a bit bigger. Very beautiful piece of property.
Tara- I could feel the coldness when you first dipped into your newfound swimming area! It felt delicious, right? I am amazed, too, at the speed that the two of you made an abandoned 3 acre piece of land into a paradise! Kudos to you!
It was very cold indeed Merry haha but so refreshing at the same time. Thanks so much for watching ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
I love your Portugal Homestead….the both of you are such hard workers! It shows w/ the special builds…..absolutely tranquil tree rest lookout! Gosh, it’s so wonderful! May you have many great times w/ your boys & extended families & friends! May God keep shining His light & love to you all & your beautiful home! 🤗👏🏻
I Love The Newbys! I always see Love in action, Peace and joy, Where children are happy Parents at work And full of ideas Supporting each other A place I want to be I have seen paradise And I felt happy Peace is there God is Amazingly there Truly!
Your deck is just beautiful! John is a true artist! You have such a nice family, love watching you homestead develope!
What a great adventure.wonderful place for the boys to grow up.
Viva! Viva! O deck com conforto. decorações com história e a alegria dos Newby's pelo trabalho concluído é fantástico de ver. Parabéns pela evolução do vosso cantinho português e obrigada. Um beijinho para vós
The deck and the lawns look phenomenal. It is one of the prettiest, most interesting properties I've seen of the Portugal reno videos.
I'm in awe of how well the deck turned out. It's absolutely spectacular. Not to mention the wonderful river just below! You both are amazing with your accomplishments! The boys are so cute
The River so close is a hidden gift to your family for taking such good care of your farm and animals. 😊as the boys grow you will always have this jem to enjoy and explore! Everything is turning out beautifully and though the hard work has cost you John ,you should be very happy and proud of how it’s all coming together! God best you!
Fabulous roof John...the added treasures collected & carefully placed around the structure by Tara are just perfect. You will surely enjoy it for the time being & even more when the future kitchen area is complete. The swimming stream is such a beautiful spot too. All environmentally natural. What a life to live & enjoy as a family! ❤
Thanks so much friend, I absolutely love decorating places and adding a personal touch in there too. Your support means so much to us ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Now I know the real reason you planted flowers around the decking. You were expecting guests! They will be suitable impressed!
That seating area looks amaizing. Everytime I am whatching your videos and you go to the lawn area, I am stopping the video to show whoever is close to me, what an awesome job John did making the lawn come to life.😂😂😂 It truly looks amaizingly beautiful now that the seating area complete🎉🎉❤❤❤
Ah we love that friend 😂 so nice to hear about others who are also SO proud of John and the lawn he has created. Thanks so much for watching ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
At an incredible land Portugal 🇵🇹 is - - u must b doing it proud ❤❤❤❤❤
I have to say it again, I love so much when John builds. 😍 He blends well with the nature and he just gives everything little special touches. Such care as he builds your family’s future ♥️ so beautiful it brings tears to think of the lovely times you will have there in the future. Your warm comfy touches put the icing on the cake, Tara. Good to see the Beans back, it was nice after a hectic day to relax and catch up with both of you. I saw their video yesterday so I knew who the surprise was 😆 That river with the little water fall was just beautiful what an amazing discovery! Just wait till next summer with both the boys!! Your property is magical. What a great episode. Excited for Friday. My question is what is John’s favourite thing he has built? With his skill I feel like there are many past projects before the van and the homestead so something outside of those prevan/homestead 😆 and Tara what are you missing most about van life?
So do I Jen, he is such an artist when it comes to creating things. He is amazing! We are so thankful to have a river so close to home, definitely going to be using it in the Summer! Thanks so much for watching friend, sending you lots of love and hugs ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Everything you guys do is magical! Just love, love, love the outdoor deck....so beautiful!
Amazing progress on your deck and lawn! Adeus bamboo!👍👍👍
I love the outdoor space you created. The walk and river are beautiful.
The decking is looking lovely. You just had my heart in my mouth when i saw Sawyer with the light bulb waving it by the rock 😏 You are doing a great job looking forward to seeing more about the house
Wow that is a lovely river to refresh yourselves during the hot summers in Portugal, and it is close by your farm. Great discovery. Congrats!!! I think that more of your friends would like to come over in summer time to go there.
Bom dia, desfrutem, merecem,construíram um lugar lindíssimo para os vossos filhos, serão felizes nesse paraíso. ❤
Thank you friend! ❤️🙏
Hay que hermoso río saludos familia que grandes están los niños tan lindos❤ saludos desde México
I really like the finishing touches - your sense of style is spot on!
Hi John and Tara, I have tears in my eyes because I feel the love you have for your land, your home and your family. You show that love in all you do, how beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us and allowing us to follow your beautiful journey. Sending blessings to all. Stay well.
Hi Iniabelle, wow thank you so much for this lovely comment. We love being able to share these moments with you and having you part of our journey ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
So glad that the Travel Beans were there again and you all got to visit this beautiful pool! :) For the Q and A.... On the new channel, will you guys be sharing new content only or also content from your past travels (as individuals and as a couple)? Looking forward to any and all of it! 😊 What are the countries you guys are most excited to visit with the kids? 😅 Would you ever consider doing meet-ups with subscribers in the places you visit?🎉 Answer whichever questions you want to. Thank you!
I’m really hoping Alex, Emma and Noah buy a place close to you
That would be lovely wouldn't it Lynn!
Welldone you finished the decking ❤ Life is for living and sharing with friends enjoy honey.😊❤
Sweet times shared with us and your dear friends. Thank you🌺
Have renamed the deck!!!!! Not a "folly" but a fabulous "curiosity"
Lovely river! Your deck area is just perfect - organic and functional! Thanks for taking us along!
It is the perfect little spot Jenae. Thanks so much for watching friend ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
With a 24' - 36" piece of rebar, the barrel rings can become your dinner bell. Strike the interior of the hoop(s) to bring everyone running! The river ... BLISS!!
Your deck is stunning! What an amazing outdoor space, so beautifully decorated. The river nearby is so sparkling and fresh. Definately marvellous to have this close by. So blessed.
Thanks Louise 🌱🪨💪🏼🇵🇹🏡
John'master piece is the boy's ,👍👍
This outdoorspace is wonderful!
Well done, chaps. Lovely family. Keep up the good work.
Amazing all of it! The deck The water and Good friends!
Your deck is pure magic. I would be down there with a good book for the better part of the day and that would be my Wordle spot every morning with a good cup of coffee. And your lawn stages it beautifully. It would be very difficult to leave it and get on with other daily work. ❤❤
Wow John, if you manage to rid yourselves of the dreaded bamboo it will be amazing. Well done.I remember you and Tara and Crusoe as a baby racking and seeding out your lawn. It now looks magnificent, well done to both of you. Joh. You are an artist. The build is magnificent and I love Tara’s touches to decorate things.I love the barrel rings, and you are right. It does frame a beautiful view. What a wonderful creation and you will be able to use it for years and years to come. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
It is crazy to think of what the 'lawn' area was like when we first moved here Deirdre, John has done a magnificent job with it. Thanks so much for watching friend ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Your little paradise is growing. So picturesque from every angle. And beautifully filmed and presented. Big thank you, and congratulations on the completion of phase one of your outdoor space. 😊
Oh my, the deck with all the added decorations and cushions, lamp,etc. Looks so perfect and cozy and artsy and inviting! Beautiful work you two❤ The secret swimming place is gorgeous! Happy days!
Just as I was getting a little bored with the deck build... Y'all finished it and it's gorgeous! Love all the little special decor pieces added💖
Wow, Tara and John, you both created such a wonderful lawn, deck and the flowers...! The drone fotage is amazing with this fog! The editing and the music is so well done! And I can imagine that sometimes the days are not so sunny as it seems in your Videos! The balance between loving your partner but also now having two kids is sometimes so challenging. Not having time for yourself anymore bc of the kids, enjoying quality alone time to breeth is even more rare! Most couples are having difficulties sometimes with that, but you both adding to that every few days new content for us... raking your brains, not sure if we like it or not! I myself, and I think most of your follower are so thankful to be part of your journey! Just wanted to mention that!🤭
Thank you for sharing your thoughts friend, we love being able to share these moments with you and everyone else in the community ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Hello to the Newbys my very best time of watching this family is Cruso calling his mom to see the digger it’s is credibly insanely beautiful I watch this episode like every day just to see this slide Cruso ur the best
John, you did a fantastic job on the Deck. Congratulations! Tara chose lovely objects to put there. Your farm is gorgeous and the river is impressive. I bet the water was frozen kkkkkkk. Thank you for another excellent video! I know that region and you have beautiful places hidden in nature. Just explore! Have a nice holiday!
It is one's life's works in progress which in truth never get finished. It is like my husband says, "I am retired and hope to do nothing all day. That way I never know when I am finished!" The deck is beautiful -- looks like a place one could sit and meditate (or relax with a glass of wine and read) for hours!
The deck area is fabulous...and that 10 minute walk is like finding heaven on earth! Thrilled for you all. Xx❤
The deck is AWESOME!!! I am so impressed with John's vision and skill in building it. It is so fun watching the boys play together and meeting your guests. I so look forward to each and every video you post here and on the new channel. Blessings from Texas!
Just can’t help loving that gorgeous little boy ❤❤
What a wonderfully sweet sitting area. Your outdoor kitchen will be a bonus cuz it’s perfect the way it sits now. 😊 Looking forward to projects that are never completely done. Thanks for sharing your cool swimming/dipping spot. ❤
Thanks friend. We are so grateful for all your support friend, it means so much to us. ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Tara I like your finishing touches. Especially the piece you said as previously hanging on the old house. Beautiful river/. BRRRR
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!! Says it all for me! 🥰
Ahhhh, the metal rings and the roses! Good job all!❤
Fantastic roof at the decking area- inspirational- V roof linked to a W roof WOW! You don’t make it easy on yourself. Brilliant🙏
Nice to see a sea saw and maybe a couple of swings for the kids ? And little sand put with it dbd mud cakes lol. 😊
It’s is a beautiful outdoor veranda John, and that view !!! Nice decorations too enjoy
What is wonderful in Portugal is that all river banks belong to the state so everyone can enjoy them
WhileI was watching your journey down to the river, just as you were getting there, I saw an image of a branch of a plant I recognize. It was a branch with purple berries hanging like grapes. If It is the same I know, it is called pokeweed. It grows in the Southern US in Tennessee and other states down there. The leaves are eatable and those berries make a purple dye. I like to eat the baby shoots in the spring when they are only about six inches tall, but I've seen videos where people eat the leaves when the plant is large. Some people boil the leaves and pore off the water and do it again a few times. When their older they have something in them that needs to go before their fine to eat. After boiling you can stir fry them with some onions and garlic and they come out quite delicious! Look them up on KZhead to learn about them. I would dig some up and bring them home to grow your own. I don't think we pored off the water when they were small and fresh. Anyway I hope I'm right and those are pokeweed, and you start to grow your own. Good luck, Dennis
Hi Dennis, ah thanks so much for sharing that information with us. Love learning from you and being able to identify new plants. ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
I love the barrel rings!
Love the collab! Love the travel beans too ❤
Such a lovely surprise! Since you’re in the mountains it might not be much warmer in summer!
Well done John, the deck is beautiful.
Wow John your projects around the farm never cease to amaze me, what a fabulous place you have made at the deck area and Tara your decoratring skills are perfect. The river is breathtakingly beautiful, something I look forward to spending time at in the future.
Thanks Mum, we are so delighted with the result! Can't wait to have you and dad here to enjoy the deck and the river. Sending you both lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
Just beautiful!!! As we say here in Greece (Για στα χέρια σας) which means , bless your hands! What a tranquil sitting area! Great job!! Hellos from Athens!!!🙋🧡
That water looks beautiful and the kitchen as well.
I love how you both let them explore and be who they are. You’re not you’re definitely not helicopter parents. I love that.
Thank you friend ✈️🫘😁🏊🏻♀️❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Fantastic deck! It’s been wonderful watching the build…and I love the not-windows! So clever!
Excellent comment Jean. Thanks friend. We smiled at the not windows!!
Love the deck and decorative touches. Very special place to hang out. Congrats 🏆
I’m enjoying this episode so much watching my two favourite KZhead family!!!!! together again😍😘 And the finished deck is gorgeous!!! What an amazing view day and night!!!
The seating area turned out beautifully.
Some headaches... but you see? the deck is incredible👌👏! It is truly an added value to the quality of life on the farm... practical, beautiful and with the promise that many good times will be had there...
What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡 ❤️
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