Neighbors
If you build houses into nature, you should be ready to accept your new neighbors. So here are some.
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We are a small traveling family with 3 kids, based in Berlin, eager to explore, experience and learn from and in the world. We try to combine traveling with our work, either through working remotely (most of the time), or through local projects. Our kids are self-learners / unschoolers / home schoolers, and our travels…
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