[switchbak]

I've got gigabit fibre running to my house, and some of the best natural beauty and outdoor activities available anywhere just minutes away. Mountain biking, climbing, white water paddling, kite surfing, trail running, sailing, hiking, etc.

Let me assure you, there is plenty to do if you're into this lifestyle. Don't knock it just cause it's not something you're into.

I think as more people get good remote jobs that many of them will realize that living in nice small towns is really desirable.

[0xffff2]

Lucky you. I have a house just outside a small town of 700, about 30 miles outside a town of 30,000. I can't even get DSL; I'm stuck with terrible satellite internet when I'm out there. I really can't wait for Starlink. If it works as promised, I'll finally be able to ditch my Silicon Valley apartment and go full remote.

[fzeroracer]

There are plenty of cities where this is also the case however. You're also not locked into the local area only (where the nearest airport might be hours away) and your options for everything else other than leisure aren't limited

Living in small towns is incredibly stifling for people that prefer to use their feet to get around, at least in America. It always seemed fittingly ironic that people move to small towns so they can drive out to their outdoorsy hobbies.

[rb808]

> there is plenty to do if you're into this lifestyle

I wonder if there are fewer people that like the outdoors lifestyle now. New generation prefers xbox and eating at restaurants and doesn't like yard work or hiking.

I'd love to move somewhere quieter but my wife would kill me.

[rootusrootus]

That sounds wonderful. Can I be your neighbor?

Edit: Ah, I'd have to move to Canada. Not a deal killer :)