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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Laura Davies and David Buchanan live in an <keyword id="1697562" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="earthship">Earthship</keyword> in Almeria, Spain. Their <keyword id="6363870" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="home">home</keyword> is autonomous, meaning that they rely on energy from the sun and water from rain. </li><li>The couple started building the Earthship in 2007. Over a decade later, they are still working on home improvements. </li><li>The building features many of the traditional Earthship elements, like south-facing windows and planters, but the couple has also added their own elements, like a geodesic dome.</li></ul><p>Laura Davies and David Buchanan celebrated their 50th birthday by moving into a new home.</p><p>It wasn't a house with state-of-the-art appliances or the latest technology. It was a home, in essence, made from trash.</p><p>The couple spent seven years designing and building an <a href="http://www.earthship.es/">Earthship</a>, which is a house built from upcycled materials, like tires, bottles, cans, and doors. </p><p>"Sometimes I'll wake up, and I'll say to Dave, 'Did we really build this?'" Davies told Insider. "There is a real sense of achievement, not in a sort of bragging way, but more the wonder that you can actually do it."</p><p>The couple moved to Spain in 2002 for a change of pace. They initially purchased a Cortijo home, which is a traditional Spanish home, to renovate. After living there for a few years, the couple decided they wanted a home that was a little more remote.</p><p>When searching for where to move next, Davies and Buchanan focused on two things: low costs and a smaller environmental footprint.</p><p>They came across Michael Reynold's <a href="https://www.earthshipglobal.com/">Earthship</a> concept, which seemed to accomplish both.</p><p>"Firstly, they're just so beautiful, so handmade. And the concept was really good. I just thought, 'Wow, we could actually build this ourselves,'" Davies said.</p><h2>Michael Reynolds built the first Earthship in the 1970s in a response to the growing awareness around trash and clear-cutting forests</h2><p>"There was an observation that the way we live on this planet is not really that stable and that secure, not to mention that ecological," Reynolds told Insider in a <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-its-like-living-in-earthship-off-grid-sustainable-home-2020-5">previous interview</a>. "I observed those things and started trying to build a building that addressed them."</p><p>Reynolds designed a home that encompassed what he believes are the six functions humans need to survive: food, energy, clean water, shelter, garbage management, and sewage treatment. </p><p>An Earthship is designed to be autonomous and off-grid, which means it captures its own electricity and water, and it grows its own food.</p><p>Earthships rely on passive solar to heat the building. South-facing windows are angled to collect sunlight to warm the inside of the home. This makes Earthships more successful in certain climates with arid, sunny environments, like New Mexico, and fortunately, southern Spain, where Buchanan and Davies live. </p><h2>The couple decided to adopt Reynolds' <keyword id="6373314" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Design">design</keyword> for a home on their 50 acres in Almeria, Spain</h2><p>Originally, they had planned to test-build a one-bedroom home. After that, the plan was to build a larger Earthship as the main home and the first structure would act as a guest home.</p><p>Thirteen years later and more planning, work, and time than they could have imagined, the intended guest home is now their permanent residence.</p><p>"I just think it's brilliant," she said. "When we first came to Spain, we never dreamed we'd do anything like this."</p><p><div type="image" title="entrance_plants2 (1)" height="800" width="1067" msid="76145143" hostid="261"></div></p><h2>The couple spent seven years building the home before they moved in</h2><p>The couple started building their 860-square-foot home in 2007. With help from friends and volunteers, the couple would spend one day each week building their Earthship. </p><p>The couple told Insider they had no goal time to complete the project.</p><p>And throughout the build they were met with multiple setbacks: Buchanan had a handsaw accident, hot Spanish summers prevented them from working, and the planning process took time to get approval. </p><p><div type="image" title="dining_area" height="1152" width="911" msid="76145146" hostid="261"></div></p><p>The couple worked with the local planning department and local architects to get approval to build the unconventional home. In Spain, a vast majority of homes are built from concrete. But it wasn't the tires or cans that made the local planning department pause, it was the wood. </p><p>"It took us seven years to build it, and it took us seven years to wade through the planning process," Davies said.</p><p>In 2014, the Earthship was finally livable. Davies and Buchanan moved in and continued to build. </p><p>"Six years later, and we still haven't finished it," Davies said. "We've had so many other things going on."</p><p>So the home remains a work-in-progress. "The building will stop," Buchanan told Insider. "Not because it's finished, but because it's not that important to finish."</p><p><div type="image" title="earthship bedroom" height="2912" width="4368" msid="76145149" hostid="261"></div></p><h2>The geodesic dome is the home's iconic <keyword id="6399502" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="feature">feature</keyword> </h2><p>Sitting atop their home is a bright white dome. </p><p>The couple modeled the design after the Moorish domes, which are popular throughout the southern region in Spain.</p><p>While the domes are typically smooth, the couple added a modern take with skylights. </p><p>Buchanan and Davies described the dome as the most challenging part of the build, as it took two years to finish. </p><p>But it was worth it, the couple said. </p><p>The Earthship also features an open kitchen and living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a utility room. Davies and Buchanan use solar panels to power the home and collect rainwater.</p><p>"We catch all our own water, so everything that we use for us and our animals and the garden is all caught on the roof of the Earthship," Davies said. </p><p><div type="image" title="exterior_dome_blossom" height="839" width="1118" msid="76145153" hostid="261"></div></p><p>Davies' favorite part is the temperature. The south-facing windows are designed to trap heat in the winter, and the home always hovers around 68 degrees Fahrenheit. So when it's in the 30 degrees outside, it's warm inside without a heating bill.</p><p>"The first winter we were here, it was snow outside, minus 3 degrees Celsius, and it worked," Buchanan said."To be in<br />a comfortable 17 degrees without any heating, that was just absolutely wonderful."</p><p>The couple has the traditional Earthship planters built along the glass-side of their home. While they're currently not filled with anything, Davies said she plans to grow herbs and other ornamental plants.</p><p>"It's just a beautiful place to live," Davies said.</p><p>Outside of the home, the couple has also built a few other buildings on the property. Two sheds, animal shelters, and a few other projects have been constructed over the years. </p><p><div type="image" title="earthship orch entrace" height="856" width="1141" msid="76145155" hostid="261"></div></p><h2>Materials for the home were collected from the garbage </h2><p>Aluminum cans, bottles, and tires all played an important role in the construction of the home. Davies estimates that the 860-square-foot home used over 300 compacted tires. Bottles were used to create the structure and design for the Earthship. </p><p>Buchanan described weekly trips to automobile stores in search of old tires. The couple was constantly on the hunt for items sitting outside of bins, like old doors, which now line their porch. </p><p><div type="image" title="thumping_tyres" height="1145" width="861" msid="76145158" hostid="261"></div></p><p>These materials also helped the couple save money. Although they haven't tallied the cost of the home, they estimate that a builder could create their living room and kitchen area (about 375 square feet) with around $12,000.</p><p>The materials might not cost much compared to a traditional home, but it takes a lot of effort and construction, which is why some Earthships can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.  </p><p><div type="image" title="geodesic_interior_cat" height="1144" width="856" msid="76145160" hostid="261"></div></p><h2>While the couple loves their home, it does present some challenges</h2><p>The couple is met with unique challenges in the concrete-flooded town. They've struggled with critters, including termites and woodworms.</p><p>"It's what most homeowners have to deal with," Davies said. </p><p>However, Buchanan and Davies have no regrets in their style of living. </p><p>"The main thing is that you can build them yourself," Davies said. "Obviously it takes time and work, but I find that so exciting and so liberating."</p><ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/what-its-like-living-in-earthship-off-grid-sustainable-home-2020-5">What life is like for people living in off-grid, sustainable homes called Earthships — and why lockdowns have created a wave of interest in the lifestyle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/friends-stay-in-instagram-villa-hideout-bali-lockdown-2020-5">A group of friends escaped to one of Bali's most sought-after villas right before the island went on lockdown</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/man-traveling-every-country-without-flying-torbjorn-pedersen-2020-4">A man is 9 places away from visiting every country without stepping on a plane, but now he's stuck in Hong Kong with no end in sight</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/family-quarantining-tree-house-village-dominican-republic-2020-4">What life is like for a family quarantining in an empty treehouse village that usually accommodates 52 people</a></li></ul>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/couple-spain-earthship-home-constructed-tires-bottles-photos-2020-5">Insider</a>

A couple lives in an off-grid Earthship made out of bottles, tires, and other materials collected from the trash

<keyword id="20209622" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pondicherry" source="keywords">Pondicherry</keyword> nestled on the <keyword id="22114974" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="southeastern-coast" source="keywords">southeastern coast</keyword> of <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="Orion">India</keyword>, officially known as Puducherry, is a charming destination renowned for its <keyword id="22114976" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="french-colonial-architecture" source="keywords">French colonial architecture</keyword>, vibrant culture, and tranquil beaches. In 2024, Pondicherry continues to enchant visitors with its unique blend of history, spirituality, and coastal beauty. Here’s a detailed guide to the top tourist places and things to do in Pondicherry.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Promenade Beach" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125919" hostid="261" sizebytes="209806"></div>1. Promenade Beach</h2>Promenade Beach, also known as Rock Beach, is a scenic waterfront promenade that stretches along the Bay of Bengal. Lined with palm trees and colonial-era buildings, it offers a perfect setting for leisurely strolls and breathtaking sunsets. Visitors can also enjoy activities like jogging, cycling, or simply relaxing by the sea.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Auroville temple, Puduchery, India" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125933" hostid="261" sizebytes="341446"></div>2. Auroville</h2>Auroville, an experimental township founded in 1968, is a melting pot of cultures, ideologies, and sustainable living practices. The Matrimandir, with its striking golden dome, serves as the spiritual center of Auroville. Visitors can explore the lush greenery, participate in meditation sessions, and learn about eco-friendly initiatives.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, India" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125949" hostid="261" sizebytes="281578"></div>3. Sri Aurobindo Ashram</h2>Founded by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual retreat dedicated to yoga, meditation, and self-discovery. Visitors can attend meditation sessions, explore the ashram's library, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this spiritual haven.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Paradise Beach" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125963" hostid="261" sizebytes="426860"></div>4. Paradise Beach</h2>Accessible only by boat, Paradise Beach is a pristine stretch of golden sand bordered by crystal-clear waters. Visitors can indulge in swimming, sunbathing, or beach volleyball. The serene ambiance makes it an ideal spot for picnics and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="White Town in Pondicherry" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125983" hostid="261" sizebytes="393954"></div>5. French Quarter</h2>The French Quarter, also known as the White Town, is characterized by its colonial-era architecture, colorful buildings, and tree-lined streets. Visitors can take a leisurely walk through the cobblestone alleys, admire the colonial mansions, and explore quaint cafes, boutiques, and art galleries.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Ancient Indo-French Colony Arikamedu Archaeological site pondicherry India" height="900" width="1200" msid="111125998" hostid="261" sizebytes="580098"></div>6. Arikamedu</h2>Arikamedu, located a few kilometers from Pondicherry, is an ancient archaeological site dating back to the Roman era. It was an important trading port for the Romans and served as a hub for trade in spices, textiles, and precious stones. Visitors can explore the ruins, learn about the region's history, and marvel at the remnants of its glorious past.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" height="900" width="1200" msid="111126012" hostid="261" sizebytes="465224"></div>7. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus</h2>A stunning example of Gothic architecture, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a must-visit religious site in Pondicherry. The towering spires, intricate stained glass windows, and serene interiors make it a serene sanctuary for prayer and contemplation.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Plage Paradiso in Pondicherry" height="900" width="1200" msid="111126055" hostid="261" sizebytes="289326"></div>8. Chunnambar Boat House</h2>Chunnambar Boat House, also known as Plage Paradiso, offers a range of water sports and recreational activities. Visitors can go boating, kayaking, or jet skiing in the backwaters surrounded by lush mangrove forests. The boat house also has facilities for picnics and beach volleyball.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Pondicherry Museum" height="900" width="1200" msid="111126087" hostid="261" sizebytes="843464"></div>9. Pondicherry Museum</h2>The Pondicherry Museum is a treasure trove of artifacts, sculptures, and archaeological findings that showcase the rich history and heritage of the region. Highlights include bronze sculptures from the Chola and Pallava dynasties, pottery, coins, and rare artifacts from Arikamedu.<br /><br /><h2>  <div type="image" title="Goubert Market" height="900" width="1200" msid="111126129" hostid="261" sizebytes="303238"></div>10. Goubert Market</h2>Goubert Market, located near the Promenade Beach, is a bustling marketplace where visitors can shop for fresh produce, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The vibrant atmosphere, colorful stalls, and aromatic spices make it a delightful shopping experience.<br /><br /><h2>Travel Tips for Pondicherry</h2><strong>Best Time to Visit: </strong>The best time to visit Pondicherry is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing.<br /><strong>Getting Around: </strong>Pondicherry is a compact city, and most attractions are easily accessible on foot, bicycle, or by auto-rickshaw.<br /><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Pondicherry offers a range of accommodation options, including boutique hotels, heritage guesthouses, and beach resorts, catering to all budgets and preferences.<br /><br />Pondicherry, with its serene beaches, spiritual retreats, and colonial charm, offers a unique travel experience that captivates visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking relaxation, cultural immersion, or spiritual rejuvenation, Pondicherry has something to offer for every traveler.<br />

Pondicherry: A Traveler's Paradise

<ul class="summary-list"><li>On Sunday, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland announced that another festival is in the works.</li><li>"Fyre Festival II is finally happening. Tell me why you should be invited," McFarland tweeted.</li></ul><p>On Sunday, <a href="https://twitter.com/pyrtbilly/status/1645215767552729088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1645215767552729088%7Ctwgr%5E689717c167756a94126e38d59ec8d85b9cf7621a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.papermag.com%2Ffyre-fest-2-announcement-2659761548.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Billy McFarland took to Twitter</a> to announce that another Fyre Festival is in the works. In 2017, McFarland founded the first <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4?_gl=1*19vh8hr*_ga*MTY4MDY2ODc2MC4xNjU3NTYzODQy*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY4MTE0NjMyMC42ODMuMS4xNjgxMTQ3MTQ5LjYwLjAuMA..">Fyre Festival</a> which <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">became a monumental failure</a> that inspired two documentaries and led to McFarland <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-founder-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud-2018-3" rel="">pleading guilty</a> to wire-fraud charges in relation to the event.</p><p>"Fyre Festival II is finally happening," McFarland tweeted. "Tell me why you should be invited." The tweet has less than a thousand likes as of Monday. </p><p>This isn't the first time McFarland has toyed with the idea of hosting another festival. <a href="https://www.insider.com/billy-mcfarland-pyrt-startup-wants-to-throw-another-festival-2022-11">In November 2022, McFarland announced his next project</a>, PYRT (pronounced "pirate"). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNS1khHWTmI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On an episode of the "Full Send" podcast</a> hosted by the Nelk Boys, McFarland said that PYRT is going to be a hotel in the Bahamas for artists and creatives to let loose. </p><p>"PYRT is all about taking people to places that they think are impossible," McFarland said. "So I have to do a PYRT fest, right? It can't be tomorrow, it can't be in four months, but there's going to be PYRT fest." </p><div type="image" title="Fyre Festival" height="650" width="867" msid="99388498" hostid="261"></div><p>Back in 2017, McFarland sold over 5,000 tickets to what he claimed would be a two-weekend luxury music festival on a private beach on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. McFarland, along with rapper and co-founder Ja Rule, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz5kY3RsmKo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recruited influencers like Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, and Hailey Bieber</a> to promote the event. (Ja Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, said <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46946572" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he was scammed himself</a> and was later dismissed from a $100-million class action lawsuit brought by attendees, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/nov/19/ja-rule-fyre-festival-lawsuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Guardian</a>.)</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46946572">According to the BBC,</a> tickets for the festival were on sale for up to $75,000, which were said to include luxury accommodations like eco-friendly "domes and villas."</p><p>The reality proved disastrous. The failed music festival left hundreds of attendees stranded at the venue in the Bahamas without adequate food, water, shelter, or even the musical acts that had been promised as big names like Blink-182, Pusha T, and Lil Yachty had backed out days prior to the event's start. </p><p>Photos and videos of the infamous event made the rounds on social media throughout the weekend. Stranded attendees posted photos of the <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorDeHaas/status/857776562615308288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857776562615308288%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disappointing meals</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FyreFraud/status/857725091160969216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857725091160969216%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accommodations</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/WNFIV/status/857744138019753984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857744138019753984%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transportation lines</a>.</p><p>As detailed in Netflix's 2019 documentary, "Fyre," Bahamian locals that constructed the festival and helped cater the food said they were never compensated for their work. After the documentary was released, <a href="https://www.insider.com/fyre-festival-gofundme-construction-workers-2019-1">GoFundMe pages raised hundreds of thousands of dollars</a> for the caterers and day laborers. </p><p>In March 2022, <a href="https://www.insider.com/fyre-festival-billy-mcfarland-released-from-prison-early-report-2022-5">McFarland was released from prison early</a> after receiving a six-year sentence in 2018 for wire fraud related to the Fyre Festival. Part of his plea deal is that he can't serve as a director of a public company ever again and his earnings will be garnished towards paying back over $25 million to fraud victims.</p>

Original Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland says a 2nd festival is 'finally happening' despite his disastrous 1st attempt

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Billy McFarland, the creator of the failed Fyre Festival, teased a possible resurgence of the event.</li><li>In a <a href="https://twitter.com/pyrtbilly/status/1645215767552729088">tweet</a> Sunday, McFarland asked Twitter users why they should be invited to "Fyre Festival II."</li></ul><p>Billy McFarland, the creator behind the failed Fyre Festival, is floating the idea of a possible follow-up.</p><p>"Fyre Festival II is finally happening," McFarland tweeted on Sunday.</p><p>He also asked Twitter users to let him know why they deserved an invite.</p><p>McFarland hasn't revealed any further details about a potential follow-up to Fyre Festival — and he didn't immediately respond to a request for additional comment ahead of publication.</p><p>But he has been active in the replies to his tweet about the follow-up festival. McFarland messaged Chris Bakke, a tech cofounder who <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisJBakke/status/1645217261643497473" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted a screenshot</a> appearing to show the Fyre Festival creator inviting him to "Fyre Fest II." Bakke didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on whether McFarland had discussed any further details over text.</p><p>"Going to crush the island version first, but @ElonMusk Fyre 3 definitely needs to be in space," McFarland replied on Twitter.</p><h2>McFarland has been out of prison for a year now</h2><p>Last March, McFarland was <a href="https://www.insider.com/fyre-festival-billy-mcfarland-released-from-prison-early-report-2022-5">released early</a> from his six-year prison sentence, following his guilty plea to charges of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-founder-sentenced-to-6-years-in-prison-2018-10?_gl=1*1or8dz4*_ga*MTg1MTAxNTMwNi4xNjc4MTk3Njg1*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY4MTEzNjI2Mi41MS4xLjE2ODExMzg2MDQuNTguMC4w">wire fraud</a> and a forfeiture order of $26 million after being accused of defrauding more than 100 investors in the 2017 Fyre Festival.</p><p>Back in 2017, McFarland sold over 5,000 tickets to what he claimed would be a two-weekend luxury music festival on a private beach on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Along with Ja Rule, a rapper and Fyre Festival cofounder, McFarland, recruited influencers — including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz5kY3RsmKo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, and Hailey Bieber</a> — to promote the event.</p><p>Ja Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, said <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46946572" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he was scammed</a> and was later dismissed from a $100-million class action lawsuit brought by attendees, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/nov/19/ja-rule-fyre-festival-lawsuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Guardian</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46946572" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to the BBC</a>, tickets for the festival were on sale for up to $75,000, which were said to include luxury accommodations like eco-friendly "domes and villas."</p><p>The reality proved disastrous. The failed music festival left hundreds of attendees stranded at the venue in the Bahamas without adequate food, water, shelter, or even the musical acts that had been promised as big names like Blink-182, Pusha T, and Lil Yachty had backed out days prior to the event's start.</p><p>Photos and videos of the infamous event made the rounds on social media throughout the weekend. Stranded attendees posted photos of the <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorDeHaas/status/857776562615308288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857776562615308288%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disappointing meals</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FyreFraud/status/857725091160969216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857725091160969216%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accommodations</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/WNFIV/status/857744138019753984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E857744138019753984%7Ctwgr%5E7c42f0469b39df081b4696be495628695a6129ae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ffyre-festival-expectations-vs-reality-2017-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a lack of organization</a>.</p><p>Since then, the aftermath of the event has spawned <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-billy-mcfarland-too-scared-watch-netflix-documentary-prison-2022-12">two documentaries from Netflix and Hulu</a>, the latter of which McFarland participated in.</p><p>As detailed in Netflix's 2019 documentary, "Fyre," Bahamian locals who constructed the festival and helped cater the food said they were never compensated for their work. After the documentary was released, <a href="https://www.insider.com/fyre-festival-gofundme-construction-workers-2019-1">GoFundMe pages raised hundreds of thousands of dollars</a> for the caterers and laborers.</p><p>While McFarland agreed, as part of his plea deal, to never serve as the director of a public company again, he has spoken about his <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fyre-festival-founder-billy-mcfarland-bio-profile-2019-1">ambitions to work in the tech industry</a>.</p><p>Shortly after his release from serving four years in prison, McFarland announced <a href="https://www.insider.com/billy-mcfarland-pyrt-startup-wants-to-throw-another-festival-2022-11">his next startup</a>, PYRT, on the "Full Send Podcast" last November. He told the podcast hosts that PYRT would include a hotel, events, "treasure hunts," and merch.</p><p>The tweet isn't the first time McFarland has spoken about organizing another festival. On the podcast from November, McFarland also mentioned a possible PYRT fest.</p><p>"So I have to do a PYRT fest, right? It can't be tomorrow, it can't be in four months, but there's going to be PYRT fest," McFarland told the podcast hosts.</p>

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