The Groundfridge. A Simple Back To Basics Storage Idea For Keeping Things Cold...

Yes, an underground fridge or an underground cellar is an old idea and a very good idea.
A Back To Basics idea.
Before electricity, people would dig an underground storage area or room which surrounded by the earth would retain stable and cool temperatures year round.
You can easily build your own with a large plastic container or a garbage container, anything that can be securely closed against vermin or before you do, have a look here at this Groundfridge from Weltevree.
You might like their mission statement that speaks of wanting to contribute to a sustainable, social and inspiring environment.
And underground refrigerators really do symbolise the idea of sustainability...

Crimea's Ancient Cave City Of Eski Kermen...

If you're feeling like getting back to basics.
Really getting back to basics, you might like to travel to Crimea to see the ancient cave city
of Eski Kermen.
Eski Kermen is a medieval town located just 6km from Mangupa, in the Bakhchisaray region in Crimea. The town is situated on one of the flat-topped mountains called mesa and is famous for its more than 300 caves. The caves were built in the 6th century and were used for human habitation because of the safety they provided and the shelter that they offered from the elements. Over centuries the dwellings grew and housed several hundreds of people at one time. Religious life was important to these people who built their churches in the caves.
The cave city was inhabited until the Mongols invaded the area in the 13th century.
Due to the mountainous terrain, the town was difficult to reach and was one of the last to succumb to the Mongol onslaught.
Today the caves of Eski Kermen are frequented by daytrippers and campers.

Visiting Cabin Porn...

It's been a while since I visited Cabin Porn.
I've been savouring the idea of stopping in for a catch up on the delightful dwellings and
rustic old ramshackle retreats...

Antoine Bruy's Images Document Back To Basics Living In Europe...

Antoine Bruy often works as a 'Woofer'.
A Woofer is usually an itinerant worker who toils on an organic farm a few hours a day
for board and food.
In that capacity, his role as a photographer is a secondary one but one that enables him to get to know the people, taste their lifestyle and connect with them before capturing their way of life through his lens.
These images are from his series  Scrublands...

The Simple Beauty Of The Traditional Shepherd's Hut...

The Shepherd's Hut was originally used in the early nineteenth century by shepherds during the lambing season.
Their heavy duty cast iron wheels enabled them to be pulled from field to field and the huts themselves were often constructed with corrugated iron over wooden frames.
Lambswool was often used as insulation.
A simple shelter, usually with a hinged stable door, the small space was a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, sitting room and storeroom all rolled into one.
Of course, they all had a woodstove in one corner for warmth and for cooking.
A tiny home on wheels.
Nowdays every man and his dog wants one...