Unconventional Methods For Going Off The Reservation

Many of us find inspiration in the stories we hear of the ones who simply quit their jobs, burn their cash and begin waltzing the earth. Of course, those people didn’t have the same level of responsibilities and debts that the modern generations have inherited.

Nonetheless, the notion of going back to a quieter spot in our mind or in the world has become a rising sensation for many. Inspired by tales like ‘Into The Wild’ which has brough a plethora of tourists to recreate his harrowing journey through the Alaskan wilderness, people are looking further and further to the fringes to find a little peace and quiet.

Luckily there are a number of ways you could reset the mind, here are a few.

Barn Living

It sounds crazy right off the bat, but it turns out to be a little more popular than previously thought. Due to the nature and building strength of Amish Outdoor Buildings, there are fewer risks associated with the notion, for the well prepared of course. Always have the essentials packed and an emergency lifeline in case you need it, but other than that, the essentials, a few novels and a willingness to be without internet and you’ll be well on your way to letting your mind wander once again.

There are many farmers who would love to have a helping hand from time to time, even the occasional homesteading gig will pop up and allow you to have a taste of the simple life.

The Van Life

This is one of the most popular and meteorically rising trends to hit the country in many years. Escaping the mundane everyday and into the vagabond existence of ‘Rubber Tramping’. Driving across the country from place to place and living off the four wheels that carry them. Of course people have used caravans for years to do the exact same thing, the difference with this new generation of Rubber Tramps is the incredible amount of innovation they put into changing up mundane vans into portable homes for the road.

Involving yourself in the creation of one of these beautiful projects is already enough to get the blood pumping for a few months on the road and out of the rat race. Becoming part of the new generation of Van Life enthusiasts is the best way of getting your mind focused on getting off the reservation and getting back into nature. Speaking of…

Living Wild

This is certainly dancing on the edge of responsibility, while it is the most enticing feeling in the world to simply leave everything behind and live wildly off the land, as we mentioned earlier. There are inherent risks that should not be thrown aside in pursuing a road less travelled by. That being said, there are countless stories of well-prepared people in the population who pursue the off-the-grid life.

If you are considering a foray into the wild, always research the essential skills you will need to harbor to survive. There are countless tales of people inspired by the idea and not doing the preparatory work in order to ensure a viable existence beyond the notion, and paying grave prices as a result.

Road Tripping Kerouac Style

One of the easier ways to temporarily escape the rat race is from a good old-fashioned home-grown road trip. This is not as permanent as the previous entries and is intended for those who need a breath of fresh air rather than a new start altogether. There are countless tales of people inspired by the late great Jack Kerouac and his seminal novel ‘On The Road’ which is synonymous with the American Dream wrapped up into a road trip.

Hopping in a car with no phone and a map will certainly give you the reset and opportunity to revitalize your mind in ways that a stress-inducing holiday plan simply cannot. Many people have recreated the journey and have all mentioned the utility of getting to know your own backyard, highly recommended for those looking to dip their toe into the world off-the-grid.

In the end, you don’t need to completely cut yourself off, remember that a life without connection is not a life worth living, be safe and be smart travelers.