15 Homes of People Who Hate the Outside World

we can all have a little bit of a curmudgeonly side and we can all have those days where we just need to be alone with our thoughts keeping ourselves to ourself and avoiding all those pesky other people but there are some that take that hatred of anything that isn't themselves or their own home a little too far these are the homes of people who hate the outside world number 15 ella ray island for years a picture of an isolated house sitting upon dozens of acres of land on an island circulated the internet with no one really knowing what it was all about some speculated that the house belonged to singer bjork while others thought it was a celebrity house or even one in case of a zombie apocalypse given its isolated position the vest mana ar island known as ellere off iceland's southern coast was a constant source of rumor and speculation did someone who really hated the outside world live there as it turns out no well kind of around 300 years ago five people lived on lra and decided to live as a community away from the mainland they wanted to survive on raising cattle fishing and hunting puffin all went well for 200 years but opportunities were far greater on the mainland over time the families left and built a lodge that they could use for years to come during the puffin hunting season the house is still in use during summer for hunting but it has no running water or electricity like this video smash the subscribe button and click the notification bell right now or slenderman will come from under your bed while you're sleeping now it's time for the odd topic this photo was sent to us by a subscriber to the channel hi by the way and while we don't know who lives here one thing we know for sure is this whoever it is must hate other people the subscriber who sent the photo to us explained that it is home to an elderly couple who used the fortune they had amassed over several decades to build the place from what he's heard pretty much the second the home was built they moved right in and have never been heard from since do you think you could live in isolation like this or do you need your friends too much remember to comment down below with the hashtag oddtopic and let us know your opinion in relation to what we just showed on screen and now to the next topic number 14 village of gas a dollar imagine that these are your choices to get a home pike over mountain terrain over 2 000 feet high followed by a miles long trek or clamber up a giant rock face from a boat that was the reality for anyone living in the village of gas a dollar the tiny village of gas a dollar which i'm definitely pronouncing correctly is located on the faroe islands cut off from civilization by a ring of mountains and a tall cliff that overlooks the sea if you're not one to spend a lot of time hanging out with people then this island would be a paradise for you up until recently the only way to access it was from stairs carved into the rock face from the ocean and a very challenging mountain journey today things are slightly better but not by much the landlocked region is only home to a handful of people who work the land but a new tunnel blasted into the mountains means things might be looking up with vehicle access now possible there's hope for those who do like people to see the population rise from the mere 18 who called it home in 2012. number 13. casa do penedo state house some families and individuals use caravans or tents as holiday homes others invest in large rvs then there are those who see rocks and think oh that would make a nice home and that's the story of casa do pinedo in the faf region of northern portugal back in 1972 holidaymakers decided they wanted a getaway with a bit of a difference construction began of an ancient looking home that was not all too different from something you'd find in the flintstones hometown it was located all on its own in the countryside and consisted of rocks with a roof windows a door and a chimney there's plenty left to the imagination on the inside the isolated rock house with no electricity has log furniture and a giant 550 550-pound couch made from a eucalyptus tree if you wanted to get away from the outside world in its modern ways the casa dopanito state house would be an excellent place to start it's no longer a holiday home but it is somewhere you can visit if you happen to be passing through portugal number 12 the crystal mill if you're really not fond of people then living in the crystal mill in colorado is probably going to appeal it's that tricky to access that people need to sign a waiver just to get that perfect photograph when they visit the crystal mill was a power plant known as the sheep mountain powerhouse that was built in 1892 along the crystal river it ventilated mines in the area and powered pneumatic tools while it sits abandoned now it would certainly appeal to anyone who would want to isolate themselves from others as much as possible it's only accessible by challenging roads made of shale and granite and many a vehicle has ended up upside down on the journey to get there the narrow bumpy mountainous road is not for the faint of heart the mill itself teeters on a sizeable rocky face with the crystal river flowing past homemade ladder access is the only way to get to it if you don't mind lugging up one bag of groceries at a time then this old mill would be perfect for your inner hermit number 11 katsuki pillar spending some time away from people and the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be good for the soul or so one man found by living in an old church on a limestone column around 130 feet from the ground the katsuki pillar is located in the village of katsuki an emirati region in western georgia the structure on the rock was built by the stylites and used from the 9th century until the ottoman invasion of the 15th century it is only accessible via ladder the limestone rock has three hermit cells a church a wine cellar a curtain wall and a stone crypt it was supposedly built for christian ascetics who wanted to spend their days in solitude on high pillars to get closer to god it was rediscovered in 1944 by a georgian mountaineer before becoming home to maxime kaftarazzi in 1993. in 2013 maxime gave an interview about why he decided to live on the pillar he said that after being released from prison on drug charges he wanted to purge himself of evil meditate and connect with god he has remained there ever since number 10 hermitage of san columbano how do you feel about climbing up a nearly 400 foot rock face or 102 rock carved stairs with arms loaded with groceries to get to your home if it means you can be far away from people then it might be worth it the hermitage of san colombano is a little under two miles from roberto in northern italy it is a structure built on a sheer cliff phase natural rock roofing shelters it from the elements while its location makes it tricky to access by locals and visitors alike legend has it that the structure was dedicated to a saint who when he was a young knight killed a deadly dragon the dragon was supposedly responsible for killing children who had been baptized in the lino river below the church dates back to around the 10th century and was inhabited from 753 it is now open to the public but it sure would make for a great hideaway from anyone who needed to break away from people it's nestled into the cliff face almost camouflaged and also forms the starting point of the treasures of tromboletto route number nine agia triada if you're tired of nosy neighbors peering over your fence or being disturbed by door knockers trying to sell you vacuum cleaners then agia triata is the property for you [Music] you might have a hard time trying to convince anyone to let you live in it but it's likely to be the perfect fit agia triata is a holy trinity monastery near the saint stevens nunnery in meteora that has been an organized monastery since 1362. it's perched at the very top of a giant rock and they're around 140 steps just to get to the building once you reach it though the views will blow you away there'd be no better place to spend your evenings than looking out over the land and beyond the monastery has a chapel a small church and artwork dating back to around 1682 believe it or not parts of this building were also used for the final scenes of the james bond movie for your eyes only therefore not only could you live somewhere completely isolated from neighbors but in a house you recognize every time you watch a movie number eight church of saint johan in ranui italy with a backdrop of forests dramatic mountains and a blanket of blue sky there'd be no better place to spend your days than in the church of saint johan in ranui italy unfortunately this isolated structure is not one you can call home but it is available for rent should you want to hire it for your wedding the church and a nearby farm are the only structures around for miles and that'll surely suit anyone who's not a fan of the outside world the church has a shingle pitched roof a bell tower and stunning artwork with full walls of paintings to add vibrancy and historical relevance probably more interesting though is the marbled wood altar on the inside this structure has two paintings that show saint john nepamuk presenting his tongue to jesus absurd sure but adding to the appeal of this isolated building all the same if you chose to call this church home you could be close to life's necessities but far enough away to enjoy whisper quiet farmland all day every day and not a door-to-door salesperson in sight number seven tristan de cunha tristan atlantic ocean if you ever wanted a decent excuse to miss a family vacation then how about sorry mom i'm stuck on an inaccessible island with a seven day boat ride to get back it's one of the reasons i became an explorer that island is tristan de cunha and it's a british outpost in the south atlantic ocean there's no airport or deep harbor and the only way in or out is on one of the nine boats that arrive every year once you're there you can't leave for a month and that's many people's idea of bliss tristan de cunha is home to a volcano cone a small hospital roads a pub a run-down golf course that chickens roam and very little elves around 270 people call it home and they cover a 38 square mile area as far as industry goes potatoes are the island's main crop they also export lobsters and crawfish and raise livestock for island consumption tristan de cunha is very much self-sufficient so if you wanted to live somewhere off the beaten track and away from outsiders this would be the very island to choose number six leukomir kanjik bosnia herzegovina technology is taking over and this modern era can be stressful for those who don't feel like they can disconnect if you want to escape from people and the digital age then the village of lucomir is the place to go just don't start your travels in winter or you'll only be able to access it by skis lucomir is a 300 year old village that sits nearly 5 000 feet above sea level around 30 miles from sarajevo it's thought to be the most isolated village in herzegovina in bosnia which is sure to suit anyone who's not a fan of the hustle and bustle of city life while many towns and cities have evolved over time this village hasn't it still has old stone houses with cherry wood shingles and women who live there even dress in wool garments that they would have worn over a century ago access to lucomir is via a paved road which turns to a dirt road for the final leg of the journey snow covers it throughout winter making it only possible to enter with a robust pair of skis however if you do make the trip you'll be well cared for luka mir locals offer you homemade bosnian pie tea or coffee and share stories of their life number five adrier amalal siwa oasis egypt there's something refreshing about being on holiday time doesn't matter and you can live life at a leisurely pace if you wanted to live like that all the time and away from the stresses of the outside world then pack your bags and head off to siwa oasis egypt and finally made it to the seaworld oasis they weren't lying when they put oasis in the settlement's name there are over 300 freshwater streams and springs thousands of olive trees and date palms and a giant saltwater lake not to mention roads that link siwa to the mediterranean coast to make it easier to access there's no better place to spend your free time than lounging around the tropical-like paradise of siwa oasis there's no shortage of things to do either if you don't fancy being a couch potato the whole time you can view the ancient mud brick town that sits above siwa's main square and browse through the siwa museum with relics from days gone by the limestone mountain of the dead and temple of the oracle are a short distance away as well if you're not one to enjoy time spent in traffic jams and surrounded by crowds then start planning a trip to egypt sooner rather than later number four just room enough island canada have you ever felt crowded in your own home door-to-door sales people turning up to hack off their latest and greatest vacuum cleaner and even the mother-in-law calling in uninvited multiple times a week it can all get too much well we've got the perfect home for you east of ontario on the saint lawrence river is just room enough island and well there's just room enough for a house and not a lot else this island is the smallest of 1864 in the thousand islands archipelago that new york and ontario share on the canadian us border it's around 3 300 square feet which is around the size of a tennis court and has a house a small beach area and a tree the sizeland family purchased the island and home in the 1950s as a vacation lodge and it quickly became a popular tourist destination due to its uniqueness its popularity is probably quite unfortunate if you were buying it to get away from people though as there's always someone lurking around to see what it's like even though it doesn't look like a real island it's as legitimate as they come it meets all the requirements such as having one living tree remaining above the water throughout the year and being at least one square foot number three bishop rock isles of skilly great britain if you don't mind occasional lousy weather and having to get your groceries in by boat then escaping to the bishop rock lighthouse might be something to consider if you want to avoid the outside world bishop rock lighthouse is on the isles of skilly in cornwall and dates back to the 19th century because of how much of a battering it takes from the heavy seas it had to be built stronger than any other structure in the area the lighthouse builders learned that early on when their first efforts were swept away before they could install the lanterns it has a solid drum base with granite blocks iron tie bars and a granite encasement it's also over 140 feet above the level of high tide if you're all about the best views when you're property shopping then you'll get all that and more with the bishop rock lighthouse even the aisles of skilly are going to be attractive for anyone looking to escape modern life they consist of over 50 small islands and a cluster of violets nearly 40 miles from land's end number two paro tact sang paro valley bhutan if you usually have trouble reaching your ten thousand steps quota then that could be a thing of the past by laying down roots in the paro valley in bhutan you have to go back up [Music] look up and you'll spot a temple with 13 monasteries also called tiger lairs that were long used by buddhists for meditation in the 8th century legend has it that the holy buddha padmasambhava arrived at a cave high in the mountains on back of a flying tiger given the structures around 10 000 feet above sea level we'd say he got off lightly everyone else has to wall and it's not a journey for the faint of heart from the valley floor which is about 7000 feet above sea level you have to climb for around two hours to get to the tigers nest three thousand feet above that means just to get to the temple you're already ten thousand feet above everyone else the steep trail is the least of your problems because you also have to tackle the altitude mist and the views down to the ground which surely make your stomach drop still living here would sure cut down on receiving unexpected guests number one chess pavilion mount huashan china if you're not afraid of heights exercise or new experiences then are you ready for one of the world's most dangerous hiking experiences here's how we're attached mount huashan in china will deliver the mountain is over 7 000 feet high and is one of five of china's most sacred mountains but unlike other mountains that are 100 natural there are hidden gems within this one as you climb taoist temples are dotted around the mountain with shrines tea houses and pathways carved into crags according to ancient chinese legend the main path up mount hoshon took 3 000 years to build and it spans around 7 and a half miles but nearly 6 000 feet skyward that's all quite exciting and interesting but what about the chess pavilion seemingly out in the middle of nowhere a pagoda sits on a rock face with what looks like no way in or out the only way to access it is with a dangerous climb down a rock face making use of metal bars and old footholds once there you can enjoy breathtaking views and a game of chess that's one way to escape the outside world that's for sure sure living in a neighborhood with dozens of other houses is fine for street barbecues and having someone to collect your mail when you're away but wouldn't some peace and quiet be nice would you live in any of these places also check out our other cool stuff showing up on screen right now see you next time

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Published: Mon Aug 17 2020