Today many old , work and show horses are often sold to inhumane slaughterhouses to be used for human consumption in other countries in the world. The horses Willie rescued were probably headed to the same destiny. Nelson says that over half of them were actually headed for a slaughterhouse when they were thankfully rescued…
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Living off the grid: Photographer captures the homes of families who have escaped the rat race
When you arrive there’s no running water, no central heating and most definitely no supermarket nearby. The people have decided to leave modern life and become one with nature abandoning the rat race. Going to the Carpathians and The Pyrenees, these people have ditched modern life and all its benefits and live off the grid….
6 Proven Benefits of Country Living
When you are out living in the country, your life seems to move a little bit slower. I have lived in big cities, next to the ocean and in big suburbs but it wasn’t until I started living at a small farm in Illinois that I finally felt truly alive. And it turns out there…
The Modern 72h Cabin: Wilderness Stress Relief Getaway
Text description provided by the architects. These small cabins are built specifically for the environment they are in. All the design decisions are made either to enhance the experience of nature or to shield from it. The goal behind the project is to allow people to stay close to nature but feel comfortable while doing…
Spend the Night in a Luxury Glass Igloo Looking Up at the Northern Lights
Usually when someone mentions igloos, people immediately think of Eskimos. But these glass in Finland are on an another level of luxury. Feep in the Finnish forests, these igloos are mostly intriguing because of their glass domes. The igloos feature different areas such as: a bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom with a toilet and a sauna facility….
Bridges Are Being Made For Animals To Safely Cross Roads
Today roads are a necessity for human transport. Even though they are very convenient for humans roads and highways have caused a lot more harm than good for the local animals that live near to them. Every day, thousands of wild animals are killed on the road in the United States Alone. Despite the many…
See inside the Cornish TREEHOUSE which is the most desirable place to stay, according to Airbnb users
Located in Tregaminion, St. Kaverne, England, this micro tree house cabin allows for magnificent views of the countryside and the sea. It sits right next to Falmouth bay so it’s certain that the tree house is witness to some amazing sunsets. The house itself comes equipped with a double bed, sitting area, a small kitchen…
This Grain Silo Guesthouse Is Every Country Soul Dream
Amy Kleinwachter, the owner of Old World Antieks usually spends a lot of her time searching around the world for interesting heirloom pieces and quirky architectural finds. Her best find to date is a 14 foot round grain silo. The silo is located near La Grange, Texas. She had already built an entire farmhouse out…
These 6 Secluded Tiny Cabins Will Make You Want to Unplug From It All
In today’s fast and stressful world, the need to unplug is greater than it has ever been. If you are like I am , your life is driven by technology. My phone is an alarm, a distraction and a time telling device, while my computer is an office, a shopping mall and a movie theater…
Take A Look At This Island Where Everybody Lives Completely “Off The Grid”
All over the world today, the number of people decided to cut their normal lives and go life off grid is increasing. A great example of this trend is an island one hour of the coast of Vancouver. Named Lasqueti, it lies between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Sporting a population of around 400 people this…