There are so many changes going on in our cities these days in the hopes of attracting more people to move there. Condos, river walks and restaurants are transforming derelict areas into smart addresses.

Those who live in the city won’t hear a word against it and will tell everyone how great it is to be so close to everything and never having to drive to get anywhere.

There are many great things to be said for living in the city, and some of the improvements are making it even more attractive for some.

Living in the city, however, simply doesn’t suit some people. These are the ones who will happily drive for miles to get where they want and enjoy the space and freedom of living in the country. They wouldn’t live in a city if you paid them.

Moving from the city into the country is also a massive upheaval, and that peace and isolation isn’t so great when you realise there is a 30 minute drive to the nearest shop, which in minimally stocked. The hardest thing to adjust to is the lack of facilities on your doorstep that you were used to.

If you are seriously thinking of giving up city living a and moving out to a smallholding to lead a real country lifestyle there is a lot to consider. You will still need to visit large supermarkets to get your groceries in bulk and make sure you get everything you will need for at least a week as this will be a long trip that you don’t want to do 3-4 times a week.

Stocking up on non perishable goods is always a good idea so you are prepared for any emergencies. These are things like medicines, toilet paper, canned and frozen goods and personal toiletry items.

This may seem basic but it can take some people a while to get into the habit of only shopping once a week as they are so used to just picking things up on the way home.

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