A new documentary from Exploring Alternatives follows the daily lives of surfers Marjolein and her partner An after they ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island.

While “off grid” specifically denotes energy that is not connected to the electrical grid, many individuals use the term in a wider context to refer to a lifestyle that emphasizes self-sufficiency and ...

InForest’s Swedish cabins are completely off the grid, relying on solar power, battery backup, and a limited amount of water. Living in one for a week required some compromises, but fewer than ...