Why I Left The City For A Rural Life | Simple & Country Living

Why I left the city for a rural life. Simple living inspiration. Hi all! I recently moved out of one of the biggest cities in the world to live in a small town in rural New Zealand. In this video, I chat about what country living is all about, what it's like to live in rural cottage in the countryside on our homestead, Our plans to go off-grid, and how rural we actually are.

#countryliving #offgrid #homestead

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Hi guys! I'm Carrie Rad! Welcome to my channel. On my channel I talk about all things self care, self love and how to live your best life! Some of my most popular videos are how to relax videos, how to get better sleep, how to wake up at 5am every morning, and how self love can change your life.

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[CarrieRad]

OH one other thing about our country life situation that I forgot to mention… we don’t have cell service where we are! We do have wifi though so that helps out for FaceTimes and WhatsApps back home.

I really haven’t found it to be much of a problem unless I want to call a local shop which in that case I just wait until we go to town (where we have coverage) to call.

[HannahBee]

I resonate SO MUCH with your response to the “bored” comment. I feel bored being in a city. If I want to do anything fun/entertaining it costs money. Or to “get out of the house” I feel the need to go to a coffee shop or clothing store for entertainment. That’s boring! And not in the budget 😆 Thank you for these videos. So inspiring! Having a goal every day to work on my home and help the land is the dream. Which I can justify spending my money on ha!

[felicitygamble]

As someone close to retirement, living in a city apartment, craving nature and especially silence, you've given me a lot to think about Carrie. Thank you

[michaela.j]

I almost cried listening to you and watching this video, because I feel this connection to nature for years as well. I'm a city girl, 30 years in a capital European city and i cannot wait to live close with nature one day 🌿💚

[JuliaRaeConnor]

This is my literal living for your vlogs lately Carrie!

[clairyairy]

As a grad student just chugging along in uni, your videos give me so much inspiration. Inspired by you and Alex, I bought a State parks pass this year and am trying my best to surround myself in nature whenever I can while finishing up my degree. Going on a road trip to three parks this week!! Thinking of yall and wishing you all the best!

[BeccaDeLaCreations]

Carrie, I’ve felt so connected to your content as of lately because my husband and I have made a similar move - not across the world, but across the country. Rural life in comparison to city life is SO different and I’ve loved watching you come into your own through this process. My family were also farmers and gardeners many generations back; I think there’s definitely a reason why we feel so connected to the land in this way! Love watching you, Alex, and your sweet pets 🐕 🐑 🦆 ❤️

[shaegillett]

Recently these videos have been my space to relax & just imagine how beautiful life could be ♥️ this lifestyle is just so beautiful & peaceful to me!

[pianoman]

Hey Carrie, I'm an older Kiwi guy who you and Alex continue to inspire. This video, to me, was one of your best. From. Your. Heart.💕. If you doubt the impact you have then read the comments that show how valued you are.👍🏻 Thank you for being you.

[KristenMelissa]

That last scene of Lanka basking in the sun and taking in his surroundings with Woolson next to him says it all! 💗💗💗 Your passion is contagious Carrie! I also am from LA but have Always loved nature so so much. It is so true~ we are part of nature. You are inspiring me so much through sharing this life in tandem with nature that you are creating! 😍 Thank you for sharing your journey!

[rollyrolly]

Morena Carrie, nice to see you guys are happy settling in in your new surroundings. And thank you for the kind words about our little country and our people at the start of this video

[serahnkahukura]

Huge learnings for sure! Nothing will teach you to be sustainable faster than having to deal with your own trash, live off a fixed water supply, and make do with what's available instead of buying cheap conveniences. Congrats!

[godsflame]

I love this! And I too have always felt drawn to country living. When visiting the country I always felt the most at peace and I really want to live this life, and I want to live simply. Your homestead and land is beautiful.

[mskshill]

I just made a similar move with my husband — moved from San Francisco to upstate NY along the Hudson River & I couldn't agree more or feel more aligned with this video! It's so cool to watch your journey... it feels like it's mirroring my own!

[markogocmanac]

Don't worry Carrie; you're not preachy - we came here all on our own :-). I enjoyed learning about how you two are making it all happen. Cheers

[annajoie]

I am increasingly enjoying and being so drawn to your content, Carrie.. Each video where you share more of your journey and the absolute beauty that is New Zealand is inspirational and breathtaking! This was the perfect piece of the very beauty that I needed to start the new week and my birthday!! 🙌🏼💛

[EmilyGloeggler]

My husband and I are so blessed to have left the rural tiny house isolation and limitations. We have found what works for us and focusing on God. We are so grateful to have left the rural countryside and its stresses behind and the Lord has blessed us to do so.

[kimberlykristin]

I started looking into the research when I noticed that I was getting agitated from noise and overstimulation (live in a city, in a very noisy area). I can practically feel my blood pressure drop when I leave the city. I may be more sensitive than others, but it makes sense that it affects us all on some level. We're part of nature, as you say. Viewing nature as something separate from us--a resource to simply be used up--has led to our current environmental crisis. The life you and Alex are building for yourselves is an inspiration, and it's fun to watch you take it on.

[abbyslough]

Love your passion 💜 I have been homesteading for 10 years now on 10 acres and it is so fulfilling and rewarding, but also the hardest job I have every had!! The lists are long, the pocket book thin, but the joy is real and the sense of accomplishment at the end of the day is real. I hope you keep inspiring humans to come back to a simple 🌱life. 🌷

[effie-Toronto]

Carrie I was so touched and very emotional listening to you are great