That’s why many people are turning to some unorthodox alternatives, such as tiny living.
Others, like Oliver Russell are taking even wilder avenues.
After meeting Tomaszewska and moving in together, the pair started looking for options.
I loved the summer cottage life and wanted one of my own, Russellexplains.
Instead of going apartment hunting in Helsinki, the couple decided to pursue their summer cabin dreams.
It ended up being cheaper than a normal lot I could buy so we jumped on it.
He offered $31,000 and the previous owner accepted.
Now, the couple has built an outhouse and an off-grid shower.
The effort is highly commendable since neither Russell nor Tomaszewska had any experience living off the grid.
The ultimate dream is to build a log cabin for the summer.
We haven’t set ourselves super hard deadlines as there have been a lot of learning experiences.
I loved the summer cottage life and wanted one of my own, says Russell.
