Centrala begrepp
Choosing a minimalist lifestyle in an unfamiliar place, even if romanticized, can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding for personal growth and resilience.
Sammanfattning
This is a personal account of the author's experience living in Cornwall after graduating.
The author details their time after graduating from Lund University, opting to travel to Cornwall on a budget. They engaged in a work exchange program found through Workaway, living in a caravan in a hippie-themed camp.
The author highlights the challenges faced due to the isolated location and poor public transport. They describe the inconvenience of limited bus schedules and the need to resort to hitchhiking for travel. The author emphasizes the difficulties in accomplishing simple tasks like grocery shopping due to these limitations.
Despite the hardships, the author emphasizes the positive takeaways from their experience. They learned valuable life skills, particularly in self-sufficiency and resilience, living independently in a basic caravan without reliable transportation. The author encourages readers, especially those in traditional 9-to-5 jobs, to step outside their comfort zones and try something different, acknowledging the difficulties while highlighting the personal growth potential.
The author concludes by praising the beauty of Cornwall, particularly its dramatic coastlines, recommending it as a travel destination.
Statistik
The author traveled to Cornwall from Prague for 29 pounds.
The last bus to the author's location arrived around 4 pm.
Citat
"I think these experiences can make you more resilient on a personal level (and miss the traditional society)."
"Even though we romanticise it, this lifestyle is a bit difficult."
"However, I want to point out that I had a great time in Cornwall. It is a lovely place."