Where's a good place to go live a simple life?

In the u.s., life does not get any more quiet or simple than in alaska (outside of the urban areas).

It's the least densely populated state in the country, by a very large margin, yet has more natural resources than any other state. 3 million+ lakes, 3000+ rivers, more coastline than all of the lower 48 combined, and more wetland than all the lower 48 combined. 2.5 times the size of texas. 750,000 people +/-

Don't confuse simple life and easy life, though. Huge difference

sandpoint, id

the chosen are arriving ;)

Quality of life is how you make it. Many Finnish entrepreneurs live now in Estonia, because it easier to do business there (lower tax, less bureaucracy, cheaper costs). Estonia is not a paradise, but a place for someone with individual soul willing to live his life just himself and make his dreams true, without government or unwanted strangers coming to disturb.

Island of Hiiumaa, Estonia
[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Island of Saaremaa, Estonia
[link to en.wikipedia.org]

They have cheap fast flight connections to Tallinn (country capital) and then around the world. But still very remote and quiet places with lots of nature, cheap land price there.

I'm a hard worker and never tried to get anything in this life the easy way. Always prepared to grind and earn my way. I'm in good shape too. Can run for days but am also the haul brush split wood kinda guy. I won't get the two confused

Thanks for your response.

Mark Fuhrman agrees!

Thank you for elaborating so much, friend. TBH, Finland would have never even occurred to me. Glad I made this thread. Already so many places mentioned sound beautiful.

The chosen? Sound like good people

Gonna have to look into Sandpoint. That where you're from Otsana?

Last Edited by Sinclair on 03/18/2014 07:09 PM

so does viggo mortensen ;)

I'm thinking about doing the same.

Bulgaria is high on my list. Cheap houses, cheap cost of living, low taxes.

A couple of days ago, I had a conversation with a Tunisian guy and I liked what he said. Cheap, politically stable country, low crime rate and of course plenty of sun.

All depends on what your priorities are. Is it good weather, low taxes, cheap houses, low crime rate, employment, etc. Let us know and perhaps rank them. I did plenty of research on various countries. I might be able to help.

I came here to live the simple life.

:)

perhaps that is why I had such a strong reaction to your thread.

ashton kutcher and demi moore used to think so too

lol yeah? Whats he know anyway? He races camels through the desert on a horse

Lol, so you're ahead of me in the game! I'm jealous

Honestly, I don't have too many priorities aside from it being close to nature and away from the madness. I'm confident I could adapt to wherever I go. I'd just like to be around good folk and beautiful land.

lol, only by a few months. you can catch up!

the seed has been planted

Tavistock?!!!!!we don't talk about that here...

I came to Hawaii to do it. I was going to say not to think it's easy too, but sounds like you already realize the hard work involved. I had no debt and no money. I left at 19 years old with a back pack from Colorado. Where I wasn't able to support myself well. I started volunteering on organic farms. It's usually short term work. Then worked my way up to being a live in gardener at some rich people's estate. I have my own space to grow my good and raise ducks. It works for me! Living on the land very minimally. Don't have a money to buy land though. Good luck fellow land person! I love you!

Yeah/ anxious to head that direction.

Maybe by summer.

You're a brave one Hannah :)

And your story sounds beautiful. I'd be happy raising ducks and tending a garden. Thanks for the inspiration! I love you too!

Parts or rural new York are actually pretty darn some. The land is exceptionally good for growing and land is cheap. You live nearby already. Lots of simple living types here out near the Amish lands.

I'll do my best! Need to work here just a little bit longer to save up enough to make the leap! That's why I started this thread. By the time I save a bit, I want to already know where I'm headed :)

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I remember recently reading some posts about a lot of military stuff in Sandpoint Idaho... Where is there not I suppose? Hawaii is a big military whatnot as well. I'm in a very rustic area and don't see anything like that here though.

Do you want to produce fruits, veggies, meat or whatever, for market? Or mostly for subsistence? Either way, I think it's very helpful to spend some time on an existing organic farm in the area to learn some helpful techniques specific to your chosen climate.

It's such a wonderful, satisfying life! I'm so happy for you!

Beautiful place to live! I personally love western South Dakota! I gotta have wide open places

In that case, I advise you to research Bulgaria.
Friendly people, green everywhere. People helping people. You buy your food from neighbors or you become self-sustainable; most houses have large gardens.

It's really beautiful south of Veliko Tarnovo. Tryavna and Elena come to mind.

Or check this link:
[link to truebulgaria.wordpress.com]

Yeah and what makes sandpoint so special? Let me guess, it's because "you" live there? If you ask me there are all kinds of awesome places up in the NW united states. It doesn't have to be sandpoint. I don't see why a New yorker would need to move all the way to Idaho either. There are all kinds of simple life places back east.

Probably just for subsistence :). Maybe more though, you never know.

I'm happy for you too btw. You seem so sweet. It makes me glad to know that you found a place where you're living the way you wish! I need that. This kind of life is wearing on me. I need to start new somewhere, for realz.

Thank you for sharing your story and the advice you've given.

Thank you, friend. The pictures from that link look amazing; beautiful country. "People helping people" is just the way it should be :). Sounds like a wonderful place to live!

Last Edited by Sinclair on 03/18/2014 08:04 PM

parts of arkansas - we got our cabin for very cheap - almost no taxes, utilities are super low, dr here is $20 a visit - look on ebay for lots in arkansas.

Anywhere free of "diversity" you dont want to get randomly knocked out by underprivileged "youths"