There’s this romantic idea that moving to the countryside will solve all your problems. You picture yourself in a cosy ...

Nikky de Graaf, 30, moved to the countryside to live in a cottage on her parents' land. She tried to live in the city during university but felt it was too expensive and stressful. She spent $3,000 to ...

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nikky de Graaf, a 30-year-old photographer and YouTube content creator living in the Netherlands. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've ...