3 Good Reasons to Return to the Land

Peace.If you have a companion that has a quiet place outside the city, like a cottage for instance, then you know one of its most attractive qualities is the feeling of peace it stands to produce. The first thing I noticed when I moved to the country was the soundscape. I could actually hear very … Continue reading 3 Good Reasons to Return to the Land →

The Economics of Rustication

You don't need me to tell you that going off-grid is an increasingly attractive lifestyle choice for a lot of people. It gets hyped up more each year. On paper, it's the way to go for those who want long-term financial freedom. But financially-speaking, how does it work? Well. For starters, off-grid rustication requires an … Continue reading The Economics of Rustication →

Ready, Set, Rusticate

Rusticate! represents a collection of writings about modern backwoods living in maritime Canada.'Rustication' is the process of going from an urban/suburban setting to the sticks. So it follows that a rusticator is someone who inhabits the countryside. My own journey led me to rusticate after an upbringing spent in suburbia gave way to the illustrious … Continue reading Ready, Set, Rusticate →