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Live in your dream house thousands of miles from any civilization

Live in the city of your dreams, in a small house, with five foreigners you can't understand

Where Shall I Live

Jan 25, 2012

VintageLife

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Live in your dream house thousands of miles from any civilization

A dream house by definition contains everything you want — the isolation isn't deprivation if the home itself fulfills you
Solitude, privacy, and space in a perfectly designed home has a genuine quality of life value that urban access cannot replace
Modern connectivity means physical isolation from neighbors doesn't mean isolation from people, work, or the wider world

Live in the city of your dreams, in a small house, with five foreigners you can't understand

Living in your dream city means daily access to culture, food, and spontaneous human connection that no house can replicate
The language barrier with housemates is a temporary obstacle; proximity to new cultures and languages is one of life's richest experiences
A city that perfectly fits your vision offers more variety and opportunity day-to-day than even the most perfectly designed private home

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Would you rather...

Live in your dream house thousands of miles from any civilization

Live in the city of your dreams, in a small house, with five foreigners you can't understand