Rural life

An adventurous couple builds the ultimate working family ranch in the wilds of rural Northern California.

Prairie fields with old fence in rural Saskatchewan

Pakistani village life (Urdu: پاکستانی گاؤں کی زندگی‎ ) is the traditional rural life of the people of Pakistan People in village usually live in houses made of bricks, clay or mud. These typically have two or three rooms which house extended families. Although now they prefer living by making separate home for each family (nuclear units) but they don't live far away from their relatives, and they are extending their villages by making more homes. Due to geographical and other socioeconomic…

Life in urban areas can be stressful. Life in the suburbs is supposed to be peaceful, while life in the countryside can be both peaceful and stressful as working the land and raising animals are not easy jobs.

One summer evening, my husband and I got in our old truck and drove down a remote dirt road. We drove and drove and drove and didn't see a soul. I always wonder where the telephone poles go--no one seems to live out here. We explored the backroads for almost four hours and didn't see a single person. We saw abandoned farm equipment and an old truck but no people. As the sun was setting I jumped out of the truck and took this photo of the country road. I thought it was just a nice country…

Roots of Renewal: My Experience with Sustainable Development in Rural Areas Sustainable Development Combining the best of rural traditions with the forward-thinking nature of sustainability has been an eye-opening adventure in rural sustainable development. The tale revolves around communities banding together to adopt methods that benefit both the environment and their lives.In a little community, my quest started with the installation of renewable energy systems. Seeing wind turbines and…

So, you’re tired of the hustle and bustle and high prices of city living, and considering a move to the country. Maybe you plan on planting a large garden, buying some livestock, and raising your own food. And those Mother Earth News articles about off-the-grid living have piqued your interest, too. Good for you! Moving ... Read more

What to consider when moving to the country. Tips on how to adjust to country life. Why would you leave the city to move to the country? Pro's and cons.