Tree Change: Do I Need To Live Near The City?

Tree Change: Do I Need To Live Near The City?

We decided long ago that we did not want to live the city life so we decided to emigrate from the UK to the Seychelles.

Do you ever have days when you question if you should still be living in the city or if you should up sticks and move to the country?
There is no ‘one right answer’ to this question. A Large number of people have been going for ‘tree-change’ because of many reasons. However, it all depends on your choices and preferences

Tree Change: Do I need To Live Near The City

What is Tree Change?

The phenomenon of ‘tree-change’ has gained popularity as of late. This entails giving up on city life and moving to a countryside location.

There are varied reasons why different people opt for tree change, including:

  • Low cost of living
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Less pollution
  • Less traffic
  • Closeness to nature

Do I need to go for tree change or live near the city?

The answer for this question varies from person to person. Both, the supporters of tree change and those who prefer to live in the city, have their own reasons. Both types of lifestyles have their own pros and cons which need to be considered carefully before making a decision.

City Life

Life in big cities means dealing with different kinds of stress all the time. Also, as the population keeps on increasing, the competition for jobs for having a better living has increases day by day. The increasing population also causes an increase traffic, which ultimately causes more traffic jams and more pollution.

The cost of living in a metropolitan city is very high and for many families, it is becoming more and more difficult to sustain their lifestyle.

Living in a Countryside Location

Due to the natural beauty, less pollution, less traffic, a healthier environment, and the apparent low cost of living, countryside locations attract many people. As the phenomenon of tree-change has gained popularity, many people have been shifting to countryside locations in the hope of resolving their financial and health problems.

But, many people fail to realize that every style of living has its own issues and demands. Tree-change will not take away all your problems; it will just change their nature. While you will gain access to super fresh fruits and vegetables, clean air, and will not have to pay a huge amount of money in terms of home rent compared to the city, you have an increased threat of natural disasters, such as floods and bushfires, which are common in countryside areas. Not only do they cause property damage, they also can result in fatalities and the spread of various diseases.

What about travelling long distances everyday to reach your workplace? Living in a rural area sometimes means lesser opportunities, poor communication services, and poor infrastructure.

Have you thought about the healthcare facilities available in the countryside? Also, what about higher educational institutions?

Does your insurance company cover losses and health problems due to floods, bushfires, and other problems associated with rural living?

Life in the countryside has its own set of challenges and problems and it is really important to consider them before you decide to settle down in countryside.

Evaluate and Then Decide

Whether one needs to go for tree change or should live near the city depends on their lifestyles, preferences, and expectations. If you are considering tree-change, it is important that you consider and evaluate all the pros and cons associated with both types of living and then take the decision.

Also, before you decide to go for tree-change, make sure to consult your insurance company and ask to what extent it can cover a countryside life.

 

So do you think you’ll be moving away from the city anytime soon?



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