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10 Homes of People Who Hate the Outside World
Urban cities, metropolis...whatever name you want to call them. As more and more people migrate from rural areas and settle in urban areas, there are a few people who seem to be going in the opposite direction.
Yep, these people don’t play well with others...and they clearly show this by isolating themselves from the populous in some of the most remote places in the world.
They want their peace and quiet, and they will do anything to get it...even if that means building a house in the middle of nowhere.
With that being said, let’s take a look at 10 of the most isolated homes of people who hate the outside world.
10. The Atchley Family in Alaska
The Atchley family lives over 200-miles away from the nearest soul in the wilderness of Alaska. David and Romey Atchley have lived remotely in this area off the Nowitna River for 18-years.
Yes, that’s right 18 years of peace and tranquility...away from the prying eyes of snoopy, gossiping neighbors. No wonder they seem so happy!
Meanwhile, I can’t even get my neighbor to keep his dog from howling the entire night, danget!
Their 13-year-old son Sky was born there too. They live what you may call a “hippy” lifestyle. They love smoking weed and steaming naked together in their sauna.
But, the Atchley’s say they prefer their way of life to dealing with people, who they say are “too much effort.” David even said he’d leave his wife if she ever tried to get an internet connection. Paranoid much?
They only leave their cabin for one month out of the year to visit family in Alabama.
9. Ellidaey Island
The cabin on the Icelandic Elliðaey Island has been called the most remote home in the world. Not much is known about the mysterious island.
About 300 years ago, it is thought that five families lived on the island, where they hunted puffins and raised cattle.
By the 1930s inhabiting the island became impractical and all the inhabitants left. But, the island remained a prime puffin hunting location and in 1953 the Elliðaey Hunting Association built a lodge on the island for hunting use.
There are some unfounded rumors that the island was gifted to the Icelandic singer, Bjork.
So, if you’re looking for the ideal location to say goodbye to the outside world and settle in, then this might just be a prime option for you. Plus, hey, you’ll be great at hunting puffins, right?
8. Village of Gasadalur
The village of Gásadalur is located on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. The island is notoriously difficult to get to.
It’s surrounded by steep cliffs by the sea, and massive mountain peaks on land. In 2004, a tunnel was blasted through the mountain allowing automobile access to the village.
However, the population is still microscopic, with only about 18 inhabitants.
Imagine having to walk 2 miles just to borrow a lawnmower from your neighbor. Man, that’s gotta suck, right?
7. Katskhi Pillar
It takes a lot to forego earthly possessions and turn to a spiritual life in a secluded mountain top somewhere.
Indeed, life is simple for the solitary monk who lives in the church on top of the Katskhi Pillar in central Georgia.
Maxime Qavataradze, who is 59 years of age, has lived atop the pillar for over 20 years.
Daily, he has supplies hauled up to him through a pulley system. If he ever wants to leave the pillar, he must spend 20 minutes descending a 131-foot ladder.
A church was first built on top of the Katskhi Pillar in the 7th century. The concept was inspired by the Stylites.
6. La Rinconada
While La Rinconada, Peru, might have some 50,000 inhabitants the village itself is one of the most isolated communities in the world.