Originally Posted by
Ekdog
Why so much focus on living out in the sticks? I've found that living in a small flat in a city with good cycling infrastructure and rapid transit allows me to lead a simple life. Moving out to the middle of the country would complicate things for me in many ways.
I agree.
It was mentioned by Machka earlier that being off the grid is not simple. Living simply is finding what you can live without not what you necessary need to run out and buy. Owning a car is necessary for some lifestyles but finding a life without the car is living simple and the whole point of this forum. Simple living in a small flat with low rent and a place to park your bike sounds like a secure lifestyle to me.