Each of us needs time alone with ourselves - some more, some less. In this article, we will look at different options: from a separate house in the mountains to a secluded corner in an ordinary apartment.
Dream house
If fatigue comes not just from communication, but in general from the bustle of life, crowds around and life obligations, you want to leave as far and for a long time as possible. A small house with everything you need, but no frills, standing away from busy places is the best option for a regenerating vacation in this case. The ideal place for such a house is different for everyone: on the ocean shore (or even right on the water), in the middle of the forest, in the mountains. Fresh air, beautiful nature and silence - this is what you are inexorably drawn to when you are tired.
A boat
To go to the sea (or at least to the lake) is guaranteed to be closed from unwanted contacts. Plus, the water surface, the distant horizon and the swaying on the waves contribute to mental relaxation. Unfortunately, the option is summer or for evergreen countries.
Country house
For many city dwellers, the dacha becomes a kind of den. The farther from the city, the usually quieter and fresher, but the proximity has its own charm - the ability to break loose and go to rest at any time. If there is still not enough money for your own summer cottage, then even a plot with a very small house, the design of which we often share, or even a tent, can be a good option for the summer.
Trailer or big car
If you need not only loneliness for relaxation, but also a constant change of surroundings, a long trip by car will be very useful. It is best if you can sleep right in it, so that you can be free to stop where you want - a trailer or a car in which you can comfortably accommodate is suitable for this.
Tent
If a hot shower and soft bed is not a requirement for you, then camping alone with a tent is a great reboot. You can also set up a tent in your summer cottage to isolate yourself from society.
Tree house
This shelter is usually built for children, but many adults will love it. If you live outside the city or a whole company has gone to your dacha, but you want to retire, these are very pleasant conditions. With the knowledge, tools, and patience, you can build a treehouse yourself. Help materials: and. It can be replaced with a gazebo, overgrown with ivy, remote from the house.
Attic
And in the country house itself, you can organize yourself a lounge area, the attic is best suited for this. Take a look at examples of cozy lofts or furnish the space to your liking, providing everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Secluded corners in the apartment
If you do not take into account the bathroom, which does not always work for a long time, you can organize a pleasant place for privacy in the apartment. This can be a personal office, a heated balcony, a soft window sill, a loft bed, or even a closet in which you can put a small workplace or a couch for reading. All sorts of niches are especially cozy so that there are three walls around.
Various screens and curtains also help to feel fenced off from the rest of the world. You can even make a tent out of fabric and climb into it, and cover the bed with a canopy. The main thing is to warn your family that you need a little time for yourself - this is a normal need.
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All those who have ever been on the verge of escape from the stuffy embrace of a bustling office simply must familiarize themselves with a list of the most secluded and remote homes on the planet. And then store it in the bowels of your work computer. Just in case.
1. Island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, Iceland
There are no other houses on this island. Hopefully the Internet too. Only the sea, rocks and a few sheep.
2. Hungary
You can only see this farmhouse among the thickets of a certain agricultural crop from a bird's eye view.
3. Urup Island, Kuriles, Russia
Apart from the lighthouse keepers and gold miners, no one lives on the island. But it is rather difficult to meet them by chance on this rather large territory.
4. Unspecified location, Russia
More like a classic landscape, doesn't it? The inhabitants of this house definitely do not have to fight with their neighbors.
5. Province of Alberta, Canada
This photo illustrates well the decline in rural population in Alberta.
6. Location unspecified, Iceland
Photographer Ryan Riesert was so struck by the lonely farmhouses set against the rugged Icelandic landscape that he snapped a series of similar images.
7. Location unspecified, Iceland
Another house and another work by Ryan Risert.
8. Kalsoy, one of the Faroe Islands
This is Kallur Lighthouse, from the top of which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surroundings.
9. Drina River, Serbia
The process of building this house was probably very entertaining.
10. Munnar, India
This small hut in the middle of a tea plantation in Kerala does not break the harmony of the postcard landscape.
11. Location unspecified, Iceland
The picture was taken from a car moving along the highway, so getting from here to civilization is not so difficult.
12. Holland Island, Maryland, USA
The island is gradually being destroyed by wind and tides, so those wishing to visit it should hurry up.
13. Settlement Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
In fact, this house is not so lonely. Peggis Cove is not only home to people, but also a lighthouse, a local landmark.
14. Reykjanes ridge, Iceland
The dullness of the local landscape is more than compensated by the opportunity to observe the northern lights.
15. Hofskirkja, Iceland
This turf church, essentially a dugout, is a true masterpiece of Icelandic architecture.
16. Thousand Islands Archipelago, Canada
The archipelago as a whole is popular with tourists. The photo shows one of the smallest islands with a charming mansion built on it.
17. Location unspecified, Norway
There are many fishing huts scattered along the shores of Norway's numerous fjords and islands, most often empty.
18. Thousand Islands Archipelago, Canada
Getting from island to island by boat can be difficult because of the shallow and rocky bottom. Here this problem was solved locally - with the help of a bridge.
19. Unknown location
A small old house with a stone chimney adds to the rugged landscape of this hilly area.
20. Unknown location
The trampled path and well-groomed appearance of the house testify to the fact that people still live here.
21. Unknown location
In such a house, barely rising above the water surface, as if no one would bother.
22. Unknown location
It seems that the house stands exactly in the place of the collision of three elements - sea, earth and wind.
23. Location unspecified, Norway
In addition to the fishing hut itself, in the photo you can see a gazebo, in which it is probably very pleasant to sit with friends over freshly boiled fish soup.
24. Location unspecified, Japan
It is a great privilege to have a separate house in the face of the usual land shortage in Japan. Even if this house is half in the water.
25. Unknown location
It can be assumed that the hill on which the house stands was once an island, and then the water receded. But for some reason people did not rush to populate the surroundings.
26. Location unspecified, Iceland
The two dugout huts at the foot of the hill seem to be quite suitable for year-round living.
27. Unknown location
Only a very brave boss would dare to descend into this house in search of his employees.
28. Location unspecified, USA
The black and white palette of the image emphasizes the atmosphere of desolation and loneliness that reigns in these places.
29. Unknown location
It seems that this lonely building, surrendered to the power of the steppe winds, was longing for human voices and children's laughter.
30. Erfoud, Morocco
The walls of this absolutely cubic house are composed of clay, which dominates the soil cover of the surrounding area.
31. Coquitlam, Canada
People do not tend to settle here due to frequent flooding.
32. Location unspecified, Iceland
There are very few sunny days in Iceland. And to take such a radiant picture, you need to be patient.
33. Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
The photo shows a typical example of Moroccan adobe architecture.
34. California, USA
It is difficult to imagine that someone could live in such seclusion, but the picture convincingly confirms this fact.
Probably, every person has such a mood when he wants to give up everything and go beyond the distant lands to a secluded corner, where there is not a soul for kilometers around, it is always quiet and calm. On our planet, of course, there are houses located in untouched corners of nature, far from civilization.
This small log house acts as a winter house and is located not so far from the noisy European cities - in Austria, in the mountainous region of Kaprun. It is almost impossible to get here during snowfalls, but what nature is around!
And this is Russia, Karelia. The house is intended for a secluded holiday surrounded by nature, located 48 kilometers from Petrozavodsk, not far from the village of Konchezero. The house, despite its seclusion, has everything for a comfortable stay.
Vestmannaeyar Island, Iceland. Probably the most remote house on Earth from civilization, the only one on its island. No roads, no people, just the sound of the ocean. This house now attracts fans of "green tourism" who want to get away from the city stress and bustle as much as possible.
Even in densely populated Germany, you can find a corner ideal for introverts who avoid communication. Note the unusual architecture of this lodge in Oberwiesenthal. He's not just solitary, he's also very original.
Bosnia, Zelenkovac. The house is simply lost among a dense forest, hiding from prying eyes behind centuries-old trees. The building is fully consistent with such an environment - rather gloomy, ancient, wooden, but quite suitable for life.
In Australia, with its uninhabited spaces, there are many houses, the inhabitants of which can only reach their neighbors by car. This is Tintaldra, a small house in the middle of a desert area and also has original architecture.
Eastern part of Greenland, Kulusuk. Imagine that from the window of your house you can observe not passing cars, but floating icebergs. By the way, Kulusuk is not a gloomy "hole" at all, 310 people live here and there is even an international airport that receives tourists, on which the economy of the village largely depends.
These are 1000 islands in Canada. There are a lot of small private buildings here, which are located like this - on a separate island.
Another example of a Canadian house on a tiny island. Such houses are often used for the purpose of renting out to tourists, in the summer, as a place of rest, for fishing. But there are buildings that are inhabited all year round.
House in Munnar, India. This region is a popular tourist destination with tea plantations growing on the slopes. Such houses, surrounded by trees, are not uncommon in Munnar.
Serbia, Tara National Park, an island in the middle of the Drina River. The house is tiny, but very popular among tourists. After journalists first showed pictures of an unusual structure, miraculously entrenched on a rock, a real pilgrimage began to him. We are sure that the owners did not crave such popularity at all, because the house is clearly designed for secluded living.
The harsh nature of the Scottish Highlands can be beautiful too. As well as this secluded stone house on the shores of Lake Eribol.
What a person does not go to, if only as little as possible to intersect with their own kind!
These places, in many of which they live contrary to nature and common sense, are the most hidden settlements of people around the globe.
Aogashima is a village in Japan located in the Hachijид district of Tokyo prefecture. The area of the village is 5.98 km², the population is 197 people. The settlement is located right in the Aogashima volcano.
Monemvasia is a small settlement hidden behind a huge rock in Greece. The rock on which the city is located was formed in 375 as a result of the strongest earthquake mentioned by the Byzantine historian Zosimus, which seriously changed the eastern coast of Laconia.
Fuktal is a monastery (gompa) in northern India. Founded at the beginning of the 12th century, the monastery has a unique architecture - it was built like a honeycomb in a rock. The monastery is home to 70 monks, prayer halls and a library.
Isertok is a village in southeastern Greenland. Isertok is located almost at the very glacier. Nothing grows there and there is no living creature for the fish feed. But there is a supermarket, although there is almost no greenery there. The population is about 100 people.
The village of Gásadalur is located on the island of Vagar, which is part of the Faroe Archipelago and is located between Iceland and Scotland. She became famous after this photo taken by Gareth Godd in 2009. 17 people enjoy nature in the village.
Huacachina is an oasis located almost in the center of an arid area a few kilometers west of the Peruvian city of Ica. It is home to about 200 people. The oasis is depicted on the reverse of the 50 new soles banknote (Peruvian currency).
Bandiagara is a natural and cultural monument located in the African country of Mali. Here you can see unique rock architecture, including dwellings, granaries, altars, sanctuaries and places for public gatherings.
Moreover, it is also a populated area. The Dogon people live here. Since 1989 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The village of Undredal, located on the banks of the Aurlandsfjord, is home to just over 100 people and over 500 goats. Undredal is considered the birthplace of the famous brown goat cheese, which is the pride of the Norwegians. Only in 1988 were tunnels made there and a road was built into the village. Previously, you could only get there by boat.
Furore is a village in Italy located in a deep fjord in the province of Salerno. Population - 822 people (2008).
Previously, Furore was called "a village that does not exist", but recently the head of the town decided it was time to mark the tiny commune on the map. An order was issued to paint the buildings in bright colors so that the picturesque village could be viewed from the coastal road.
A green paradise with a unique relief and nature! Sapa is one of the most beautiful places on earth and home to local villagers who either work in the rice fields or sell trinkets to tourists.
At first glance, Coober Pedy, in northern South Australia, is a landscape with many hills. It is actually a city underground, in dugouts that were built to withstand the blazing heat.
According to the 2011 census, its population was 1,695 people, most of whom are mining precious opals. About 30% of the world's opal reserves are concentrated here.
After a long trek with picturesque views of the Alps in Haute Provence in France, you will stumble upon the quiet village of Rougon. The hidden village is ideally positioned for panoramic views of the Verdon Gorge.
Visitors can explore St Christophe's Chapel, Huguenote Church, the remains of a feudal castle, and enjoy the local fair on the last Sunday in June.
13. Supai, Arizona, USA
Millions of tourists come to see the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, but few know that this same Arizona landscape is home to a secret Indian tribe hidden in its depths. More than 600 people from the Havasupai tribe (the smallest Indian tribe in America) live here.
Supai village can only be reached by horse, mule, helicopter or on foot. This is the only place in America where the post office and all goods are delivered by horse.
Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, which is part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Along with Easter Island and the Pitcairn Islands, it is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. It is located 2816 km from South Africa, 3360 km from South America and 2161 km south of Saint Helena. On the ship from South Africa to sail for a week.
On one of the islands of the archipelago, the Inaccessible Island, the smallest flightless bird on Earth has survived - the “shepherd boy of the Inaccessible Island” or the “Tristan shepherd boy”.
The population of the island of Tristan da Cunha according to the 2008 census is 264 people. All of its inhabitants are descendants of those who moved to the island from 1816 to 1908. 8 men and 7 women. All people on the island have only seven surnames: Glass, Green, Hagan, Lavarelleux, Repetto, Rogers and Swain.
The Urosh (Uros) tribe, lives on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, which is located in South America on the border of Bolivia and Peru. The islands are made of reeds, which are constantly placed on top as the bottom of the island decays and collapses.
The surface of the islands is rather thin, it feels as if you are walking on water and one wrong movement will break through the reed. But this is not the case, the islands are very strong and can withstand heavy loads.
16. Monsanto, Portugal
The town of Monsanto in Portugal is hidden under huge granite boulders. Cobblestones overhanging the tiled roofs create amazing landscapes.
Narrow streets in Monsanto seem to be carved between boulders, and houses are sandwiched between rocky ledges. Over the past eight centuries since the founding of the settlement, the urban relief has changed little.
The boulders scattered around the city are still balancing on the elephant of the hill, at any second they seem to be ready to fall into the abyss. In 1938, Monsanto was recognized as "the most Portuguese village in Portugal", where either stones are born from houses, or houses from stones.
, .Bjarnarei is a small island with an area of 0.32 square kilometers. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the southern coast of Iceland and is part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago.
A single building was built on it - a hunting lodge, in which three people live.
In the 19th century, a wooden house was built on the Crystal River in the US state of Colorado, which served as a power plant.
The power plant operated until 1917, when the local mines were exhausted and people left the area. Now the picturesque house is privately owned.
The tiny village of Gasadalur is located on the island of Voar.
Only a couple of dozen people live in it permanently.
In Serbia, near the town of Bayina-Bashta, in the center of the Drina River, there is a small picturesque house. In 1968, a group of local guys often rested on a huge rock.
But since its surface was uneven, they built a platform on it. And a little later they decided to build a holiday home for themselves here.
Between Africa and South America is one of the most remote places on the planet - the island of Tristan da Cunha. There is no cellular connection, and even ships in the area sail only a few times a year.
On the island, which is an active volcano, there is the small village of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, which is home to about 270 people. In fact, they are all relatives and descendants of the first settlers who arrived on the island in the 19th century.
Every Edinburgh can trace their family tree for 15 generations, and there are only 9 surnames on the island.
The village has a cafe, a school, a post office, a shop, two churches and one first-aid post with one doctor. In case of serious illness or the likelihood of a volcanic eruption, local residents are transported to Africa.
The tiny 306 square meter Just Room Enough is part of the Thousand Islands on the US-Canada border. In 1955, the American Sizeland family bought the island.
They built a house on it and planted a tree nearby. By the way, the island "Enough Space" is the smallest inhabited island in the world, but this record has not been officially recorded.
