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The story of why I moved to the northern parts of Sweden

[@clarytie]

*in 10 years* -So, why did you move to Northern Sweden? -Well, it started after watching Jonna Jinton and Kalle Flodin videos... such an inspiring video Kalle :) can't wait to see that book released! I also just supported you on Patreon, wasn't aware that you have one :) Many hugs!

[@KalleFlodin]

Haha, best comment ever 😃 I'm so happy you want to watch the things we share ❤️ Hope you'll move some day soon 😉 I just got the notification from Patreon, thank you *so* much 😍 I've written you a private message on Patreon, we'll talk more over there 😊

[@radeto9585]

I dream of living like Jonna and Kalle in my home country Bulgaria, I need to find work from home first

[@KalleFlodin]

@@radeto9585 What would you like to work with from home? 😊 Oh, that's so sad that they destroy it 🙁 Get your own Tuss as a guard dog? 😉

[@clarytie]

@@radeto9585 maybe you have already thought about this, but being a Skype or Zoom teacher of anything you're skilled at is a very good option! 😊 And awww that's sad :( I agree that a dog would be a great help! And great company too for sure ☺️

[@radeto9585]

@@KalleFlodin I studied art and design for 10 years and nothing happend I mean i stopped drawing for 2 years because of one teacher that ruined my mental health with awful words about me and my art. In one word my art sucked. So in this two years I was wandering what I can do when I don't have it to be an artist. I started learn programming languages and still I'm learning this. But this year with everything that happened I realized that I love drawing digitally portraits of people and love being in nature and love photography. Also I you Kalle inspired me a lot to try filming and go more and take shots of the beauty of Bulgaria ❤️ I need a big dog haha like a Great Dane haha 😁

[@josephine9619]

"I felt like a stranger and wanted no part in a society where we spend money we don't have, to buy things we don't need, to impress people we don't even know." Word!! Beautifully said!

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you Josephine ❤ The beginning of that sentence is mine, but the rest I have to credit to someone els. I don't know who tho, haha, I just heard it somewhere and I really liked it, and I'm happy you do to 😊

[@chrissimpson7634]

@@KalleFlodin I think it was George Carlin but I might be wrong

[@floriehazel4712]

@@chrissimpson7634 #FIGHTCLUB If you have not seen it yet... JUST DO IT :)

[@ezioauditoredefirenza7899]

@@KalleFlodin It's from fight club my man.

[@lidiyakruglov]

Kalle Flodin I heard this quote from Dave Ramsey many times, he is a financial guru in USA

[@dontknow4389]

This is my dream, I'm only 17 but I long for the day I'll be ready to move out into the woods. To finally feel at home again and work on myself as well as our former needs, and resources, before everything became so materialistic. Thank you for this!

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you for sharing 😊 I hope you will fint your own home, and inspiring to hear to hear that you think like this at such a early age 🥰

[@holoholopainen1627]

Where are You ! Name The Country Only ! How used are to The Winters ?

[@dontknow4389]

@@holoholopainen1627 Sweden?

[@holoholopainen1627]

@@dontknow4389 Have You read The Book - seen The Movie - INTO THE WILD ? Read It - see It ! Other than that - Have You been to Military ? Lycka till...

[@TarrelScot]

@@holoholopainen1627 Yeah. "Nature bats last"! He tried his best, but a good example of how small errors snowball into catastrophic outcomes in the wilderness.

[@conniesadowinski6846]

I am from Canada and just came across your channel. I think living a lifestyle where a person can slow down and enjoy it is what a lot of people strive for. Thanks for sharing your story. Wishing you all the best.

[@happykalyana3174]

I am new to your channel. Most of the time we are trying to impress people we don’t know. Well said . All the best.

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you so much, happy to have you here ❤

[@Sebastian-ij6md]

Yeah, like Kalle here does, so he can finance his "spiritual" life.

[@franzhololi1828]

It's a Dave Ramsey quote I think

[@Hcmpus]

But he still need to impress people he dont know. Just watch

[@greenran5]

@@franzhololi1828 popularized by the movie fight club. Was kinda cringey hearing the direct quote tbh

[@shlepkovac3759]

People wanting to live like this guy need to understand that having a house in a remote area is like a full time job. This guy is lucky to be able to work from home and spend a lot of time there. If you work full time and need to commute somewhere for your job it becomes like having two jobs. In the end it is rewarding. But it's hard. You see a burning wood-stove and think how nice. You don't think about the reality of being hungry and coming back home from an exhausting day at work at 6pm to a cold cabin and having to light up that wood-stove.

[@anderspersson7084]

If you have a year arround heat insulated house with a madonry chimney you fire it up in the morning for 1-2 hours and it keep the house warm and they you fire it up in the evening for a few hours again, it becomes a habbit pretty quick, but a cabin or house with only summer spring/autumn capability your in for a rougher ride and if there is no masonry chimney but a cheat metal chimney you started with a ignorant attitude to ignore the nature, when you understand what makes it a favourable place to stay in to make your life quality high, just don't ignore the knowledge that people collected through history, it's not neccesary to go modern but to have the idea of reinvent the wheel again isn't a good idea, so check things up and fix it in spring-summet-autumn, the wintertime days are short, and you gonna spend most time of a day when the darkness falls inside your "castle" so make it a pleasure for thoughts to be there, be friendly to neighbours even if you don't have much common with them you can cooperate with them to get things work for you to, if you help them the chance they help you with something else or share a little of the things you helped them with, but also they if they are stationary from the area they have knowledge that you want to learn from, everything from get the firewood out from the forrest (wintertime job) to cut it and split it (Spring time) and to det it and put it in where you store it (early Summer) there is a reason why they do certain jobs at certain times of the year learn why to get a deeper connection to nature and the place you live in, and experience the pure joy of see what your efforts gives back to you. And you don't need to be a vlogger or a socialmedia "star" to enjoy it ,you can find other ways to finance it.

[@user-fk3qe6zt5k]

if you're on your own especially regarding kids all this must be easy peasy

[@yammie1536]

@@anderspersson7084 Why is it that the firewood gets collected and split during different seasons as you explained, is it easier to work with?

[@anderspersson7084]

@@yammie1536 Best time of the year to cut it is winter because it's the time of the year trees has suck up least water in them, then cut them and take them home you let the snow and ice on them melt, so they starts to dry on the outside but you don't cut them firesize and split them untill spring when in the period late spring early summer is where they dry outside by sun and warm winds that period use to be warm and dry, then before midsummer you can take it inside or build stacks on a floor capable to ventilate from under or something that isn't directly on the ground and put a roof over it so it doesn't start to suck up some water into it in the summer rains, best firewood you can get actually have to sit over one year if you have space for it to store it, but mostly people use it the winter after, Birch is the best firewood it gives most heat and leaves least soot in the chimney and burns rather silently but you can variate with other types of tree, Pine and Spruce gives less heat burns faster and makes much more noice (probably the resins) and sends sparkles out in the air if you have an open fireplace, some old Pine gets hardened with tar and is called (Tjärved, Fetved = Tarwood, Fatwood) inside and burns really good but is best to use on open fires outside because it make so much tar inside the chimneys that it can cause (if used much it certainly will) fires inside the chimney that sends sparkles outside and can destroy the chimney because of the heat it creates, but it makes perfect splitted starter sticks together with birchbark a perfect starter combination but don't use it as regular firewood, you can also use cones as firewood also for an short period but they create an to intense heat and is not recomended to do over a longer time, the Birch Bark can be ripped of and is the best thing to start a fire with if you bad made some splitted wood to put over it when you starts a fire no extra substanses is needed if you learn that, just make sure you collect as much Birch Bark as you can (it's the brown leathery part under the white skin) when taking in the firewood or select the right pieces when you go out to fill up thats up to you how you do you can rop it in smaller pieces, you actually don't need so much of it to start the fire, remember there is difference between a masonry chimney and a metal uppe chimney, a masonry chimney takes some time to heat up and you have to take it easy so you don't fire extremly hot at once det ut have a while with slow fire in the beginning so you don't crack it, but a masonry chimney will rewards you later by sleeping the heat long after the fire is out, a metal pipe chimney is easier to fire and what up fast but don't hold the heat especially long after the fire is out so it can create colder periods between you're giving it up, masonry chimneys is probably more comfortable when you learn to how to use them like you make fire once or twice a day, metal pipe chimneys you probably needs to fire up more often and create more direct heat with.

[@alexanderwindh4830]

yeah, i wouldn't do this unless i could work from home. Good comment

[@TarrelScot]

This is something to aspire to, and reminds me of the move I made to the north of Scotland some years ago. However, it is worth bearing in mind that Kalle continues to live within the industrialised system from which he seeks escape. That system provides; rule of law and the means to enforce it, so he doesn’t have to post a guard 24 hours a day to protect his land, sophisticated health care which, although it may not be needed now, will be needed at some stage, the internet which allowed the posting of this video, and a market of people with sufficient discretionary income to provide monthly contributions via Patreon. So congratulations to the many millions of people that continue to live the urban industrial life that makes all this support possible. I think one of the biggest challenges we face is how to make this type of life possible for many more people without crashing the support system that we all rely on (even those who consider ourselves “self-sufficient”). Or maybe a better question is; how do we re-shape the system so that it continues to provide its benefits while minimising damage to the environment, climate and the mental and physical well-being of those within it? Tough challenge. Meanwhile Kalle and those like him are providing a good illustration of what’s possible IF we can square that circle.👍

[@blakeaaron5698]

Exactly, well said.

[@Yarisken12]

The system provides .. spot on sir.

[@keylimepie210]

I always chuckle when Scots think northern Scotland is comparable to northern Sweden. Look at a map and you'll see that the most northerly tip of Scotland barely reaches Stockholm. Add another entire UK length of longitude landmass from there and you still won't hit the tip of northern Sweden. The harshest Scottish winter is a balmy spring day in northern Sweden. Lol!!!!

[@TarrelScot]

@@keylimepie210 I wasn't comparing the geography and climate. More the change in lifestyle!😀

[@keylimepie210]

@@TarrelScot yeah no worries... just kidding... hopefully we can enjoy a pint or whiskey in the future, given you're most probably 75% scandi blood anyway from Viking raiders falling in love with your great grandmother × 10 removed in 995 AD.

[@dona62851]

If I were young and healthy again I would do exactly what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your story with us who think of ourselves as kindred spirits.

[@TideKnotTravellers]

This was beautiful to see and very relatable. The beginning where you say you you felt like a stranger in society. We left everything at the start of this year to adventure and find a new more meaningful life. Your new life and your beautiful dog looks just perfect👌🏼☺️

[@henryzahner1067]

As my first comment ever, at least on KZbin (best that I can remember)... Than you for nispiring me (at 60) to simply realize how right you are! Rock on!

[@victoriawhitcher7596]

I lived off the grid in Alaska before losing my husband. When returning to the lower 48 I struggled with normalcy. Then I started splitting wood. It's highly therapeutic for PTSD. It treats your mind to silence its jumble. Keep up the good work.

[@Xaforn]

I noticed this when digging, swinging the heavy pickax though very hardwork was soothing and very enjoyable. Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻

[@spaceman9599]

Yep. The meditation in action: doing something highly physical and necessary for survival and comfort, it's a great way to short-circuit getting stuck in the head.

[@spaceman9599]

@@Xaforn I get it open water swimming.

[@christabcook]

Sorry to reply a year later...but I love how you explained that effect! I do ballet for this, it's very intricate and demanding physically & mentally! I'm in a stretch when I've not been able to do ballet physically...and my mind is driving me nuts! (Diagnosed with IACFIDS/ME, Ehlers Danlos, etc. disabilities) But I'm not giving up.

[@KalleFlodin]

Some of you Swedish subscribers might already have seen this video on my channel, but I wanted to upload a new and updated version so all of you can understand what I'm saying 😊

[@nathalieseguin680]

Oh that's why it was like a 'déjà vu' 😊 Always a pleasure to see this again 💖

[@KalleFlodin]

Happy you liked it a second time as well, thank you Nathalie 😊 A new video with absolutely no déjà vu feeling coming this Thursday 😉

[@kellygreen8255]

Kalle Flodin thank you from USA.

[@anastrawberry8047]

Thank you from a non Swedish speaker 👍😉

[@RetireMe100]

I just want to go somewhere where people leave me alone

[@ylpea5170]

I strongly suggest Finland.

[@shannonh9218]

Vermont is nice too 💚

[@Xaforn]

Appalachia works too or Blue mountain range

[@wildheartxxx135]

Me too

[@paulandbecky6149]

Feeling like a stranger.. couldn't put the feeling into better words! 🖤

[@StephErr94]

Your intro had me hooked right away. I currently feel this exhaustion working and living in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Congrats! My you inspire the rest of us to get out of our ruts.

[@christabcook]

Apologies for replying a year later, if you see this, I grew up in that area. At 18 I took off and eventually found homes in the Santa Cruz mountains and San Lorenzo Valley, Carmel, I'd always run to the forests! But that commute and rat race to survive took it's toll on me. Anyways, I'm in Oregon now, and helping my Mum prep her house in Mendocino County area to sell, she's finally getting out of there! The hot, dry weather or actually the 'no weather' has turned me into a lover of storms & snow. I still feel Sweden is calling but I cannot move there yet. Visit hopefully 🥰 Good luck to you & hope your life goes your way!

[@singingtheland3595]

Your courageous move to follow your dream and live simply and beautifully and ecologically is really speaking to my soul at the moment. I cherish a similar dream here in Ireland. Thanks for sharing your lessons and experiences.

[@acederaarjulb.8274]

You remind me that impressing other people is not really important and that living the way what makes you happy-matters. Kudos to you! Salute!

[@danielmagyar847]

the surrounding area of your home sends shivers through my spine. Beautiful.

[@fannidrapos382]

I’m just 13 and I already feel that I don’t belong to where I live. I live in a capital city, but I just really hate it. I don’t have any friends and sometimes I just want ro run away to a forest in a different country, I don’t want to live in hungary. I can’t stand that I need to impress peoples who I don’t even know, worry about things that are not ever affects me and try to be perfect every day. Every time I watch your videos it just feels like I see my home, I mean like at a forest in Sweden at a small cabin living a life what is not about impressing random peoples every day, when I can’t even impress myself or figure out who I am... I hope one day I can move to a place like where you live. (Sorry for the mistakes, I’m not really good at english...)

[@KalleFlodin]

I know that feeling, just know you're not alone ❤ I'm 32 years old, and I still don't know who I am, and I hope I never find out, because that keeps me searching 😊

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Glad you had the courage to make the change. My ancestors are from the Skelleftea area and Lapland so this area was what they loved. I hope you make more friends and get running water and heat in the winter.😀

[@naomisands4497]

This is such a beautiful and inspirational video! You are so lucky to have found such a wonderful place to call home! I'm so glad that you have Tuss and Christine to share everything with you! Thanks for taking us along on your journey! 😊😍

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you SO much Naomi ❤️ Yes, without Christine and Tuss it wouldn't be a home. Thank YOU for taking the time to watch it 😊🙏

[@joycejam9198]

Wow.. This is so inspiring! I fell in love with Swedish wilderness after watching Jonna Jonton and Erik Normak videos.. Their cinematography is outstanding and so is yours.. All of you guys are talented artists..Well done! I wish I could live in Scandinavian countries for some time... that too, in the countryside.

[@isness1814]

Your doggy is so adorable...pure spirit runs through her.

[@martinscammell8790]

Total bliss just found the start of your story looking forward to the rest.

[@hubertsashegyi7537]

I envy you Kalle! You had the courage to do what the rest of us only dream of. Many of us are sick of our consumerist society and its shallow living, working mindless jobs in faceless cubicles, grudgingly clawing our way from week to week......there is something heavenly, natural, and humane in the way you live, an unhurried life, peaceful, free from our relentless time pressure and endless schedules, unburden from the expectations of society, a life between you, nature, and God. It may not be easy, but it clearly speaks to you heart. Wishing you all the best....;)

[@AidstaGangsta]

Love when people have the guts to live life on their own terms. Hats off to you

[@Swededude74]

Väldigt inspirerande, Kalle! :) Det är härligt att se när människor som dig följer sitt hjärta!

[@florentinaionita7988]

Yes sir! I wish the same and next year might be the one where I take a huge leap of faith. You're inspiring!

[@In_time]

Though not related or together, I think Kalle Flodin and Jonna Jinton are like _”Mama and Papa Sweden”_ in my mind ❤️😌 I hope to follow in their footsteps one day very soon🌿

[@jinjinvlogzz]

OMG I'm loving this channel already. So amazing.. your channel's gonna blow up soon! You deserve a million subscribers.. 😍

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you so much Jin 😍 you are too kind 🙈❤️

[@Eis4Electric]

This was a pleasant watch. I'm happy to see you've settled in to your new life so nicely, even with the initial struggles. Even better, you have a pup to share it with! I had just recently returned from a brief trip to Sweden and it stole my heart. I can't wait to go back again one day! It is a beautiful country. Enjoy it to the fullest. All the best of wishes!

[@aliciascott7244]

This is so beautiful. I'm so happy for you!

[@zahidkhan04]

Mannnn you just earned my subscription "Live more meaningful life with less" Veryyyy well said

[@rollcakecookie7189]

I feel like this is the true meaning of "lagom"

[@hugge2417]

Not to much, not to little

[@hallaja8338]

Lagom actually means: lag=team/group, om= around. It's true meaning comes from sharing when passing ale around the table. Only take "lagom" so that it's enough for everyone.

[@hugge2417]

@@hallaja8338 The perfect amount for everyone, Not to much not to little

[@Juanfernino]

I am so glad KZbin recommended this! It was a breath of fresh air and it was really encouraging. Thanks Kalle and all the best bro!

[@TheMissIdiot]

Riktigt fin video! Gillar hur du har filmat och hur du berättar din historia med hjälp av videorna och din röst såklart! Bra jobbat :D

[@JonasVloggar]

I don't know why, but it seemed kinda lonely actually. I would not wanna be alone in the woods even though it might seem cozy for a little while, but actually living like that seems tough.

[@czarnaowca8920]

Amazing nature! And only living so close to nature you can really feel alive... It brings peace and joy and all the sudden you don't mind all the hard work;) waiting for the book! Your new subscriber:)

[@reneehenrichs4538]

Your journey in life is definitely steering you in the right direction. Best of luck on the book. I look forward to reading it some day.

[@yungshwungs4217]

Grymt! Bra gjort, inte många som hade vågat. Hoppas du mår bra!

[@HeyMelani]

I just found your channel and I fell in love with this video 🤭 It’s dreamy, beautiful and so inspiring!! Can’t wait to watch more ☺️ Much love from Italy!

[@KalleFlodin]

Happy to have you here Melani, thank you so much ❤

[@tjv1516]

This is exactly my dream. I've decide everything I do I'll do to achieve my goal. Thank you and all the best

[@KalleFlodin]

That is so inspiring to hear 😍 Enjoy the journey ❤

[@fannyamis5104]

I just came across your channel last night. I admire the simplicity of how you live your life,no fuzz, no worries, no stress but instead it’s full of genuine happiness where you finally found where you really belong.

[@mikaelingelin5709]

Helt underbart!!! Tack för att du delar :)

[@KalleFlodin]

Tack för att du tittar ❤

[@martinbaltser]

This is just so inspiring and I can relate to not wanting to be so god damn normal. If you ever want a visit I am always up for new adventures. Hugs from Denmark

[@JennyDawnPH]

Yay! Starting today I am following your journey. Jonna Jinton inspired me to start my channel and now by seeing you guys living the best of life makes me jealous ( and move to Sweden? Haha). I badly want to get close to nature the city life is exhausting. You guys are an inspiration ❣️ love from the Philippines

[@JennyDawnPH]

I really love to, I am actually looking for a property right now in the nearby mountains with a view of a sea of clouds in the morning. I still need to check if that area is safe.

[@rebecapuebla5824]

Such a stunning and inspirational story. Thanks for sharing your story and also the way you do it is such a deep one too! Wish you the best of luck. BTW love the gorgeous relationship that you have with your dog! Love from the Canaries

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Wowwwwww! Love this, beautiful story & cinematography...

[@musicallytirna]

I dream to live a life like this.Though it seems really difficult at present given my situations and circumstances in life yet this dream life inspires me to move forward.Love from India

[@karenpinheiro9459]

That’s the way a dog’s life should be! Beautiful to see... humans are living today in an animal shelter, they just don’t realize it. Can’t wait for your book!

[@TheHavasu_77]

You and Christine are living the life I truly dream I had. I hope that one day I can make my dream a reality like you have done. Thank you so very much for sharing your journey and the beautiful nature that surrounds you with all of us. You guys are sometimes my best therapy. ❤

[@Shelley-Nicole]

Even though i watched the original video of this in your own language a matter of hours ago, as i am catching up, i still felt compelled to watch this again in english.. it just feels so calming to watch and listen to. Thank you so much for sharing all you do. I found you through one of Christines videos that appeared in my news feed... i am so grateful🥰

[@AnotherLifeWithoutU]

I grew up surrounded by nature. If I wasn't climbing in one of so many trees from my paradisiac garden, I could run in 10 minutes to the forest close by. Or, going to the opposite direction, to the river close by our village. The clear sky that I admired curiously every night, before to fall asleep, I've never seen it anywhere. Not because it can't exist this amazing view also in other places, but because I've never had same time, same chances and live in the same conditions anywhere else. To call it ''my home''. Now, many years passed by and I find myself trapped between concrete and steel, money and madness, modern slavery and everything opposite freedom of the human being. I miss myself so much and every time I feel sad about this, I'm watching ytb videos like yours and other wonderful people from Sweden, Canada or some ''corners'' of the world. Good luck with your project and wish you much joy and inspiration!

[@muniaisworthit]

Hope you get to spend some time with nature

[@MandeepKaur-vf2um]

Jonna brought me here. N I’m really thankful to her. I also want such peace in my life. Currently working on the ways to be able to get it somehow.

[@KalleFlodin]

Happy you found your way here 🥰 thank you Jonna 🙏 Hope you will get there one day soon ❤️

[@MandeepKaur-vf2um]

Kalle Flodin thank you so much for inspiring me. ♥️

[@01baia]

So glad I found your Channel. Your videos inspire a sense of peace, combined with light-heartedness and inspiration. Thank you.

[@KalleFlodin]

Happy you're here Anne ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@TP-fl9ul]

So calm and cozy

[@riiznovsky4978]

He has found peace, that we all seek and few of us ever find..

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@@larsvarg8502 I don't think any of us *really* know. We can imagine what someplace might be like but never really know until we try. Unfortunately, most people, myself included, just don't have the courage to break away...

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@@larsvarg8502 that's very kind of you Lars...thank you

[@MattRau]

This seems like the perfect dream yet so unattainable at the same time.

[@herranonym5725]

Actually, houses in the northen part of Sweden in the middle of nowhere is dirt cheap. Especially if it doesn't have running water or heating. They are as close to free as you can get. So if you have saved perhaps $20k-$30k (which should be do-able on a normal salary) you would probably be able to sustain yourself there for at least a couple of years if you live sparingly. One core issue is that you basically need a car since the distances are so vast and a car cost a lot of money. Also, since you are now a house owner, you need a bunch of stuff that you don't think about when you live in an apartment. For example, you now live in the northen part of sweden where it snows a lot. Good luck with that if you don't have a snow plow. Doing it by hand is basically meaningless if you have a privately owned road. Tools are a necessity since you need to fix basically everything yourself in order to sustain yourself. At last, since you're now a house owner, anything expensive can break at any moment so you want to at least have some money for fixing stuff when they break even if insurance covers most of it. But the main issue is loneliness. Winters in Sweden are very, very dark. Living alone in the middle of nowhere probably will make you depressed sooner or later. Of course, if you have a wife or someone to share this with it could be bearable.

[@spaceman9599]

@@herranonym5725 Great points Mackan! Yes, never underestimate the downside of the darkness - and don't do the journey unless you are ready to meet yourself ;) Like everything else, but cubed, it's all about the people in your life. If you have supportive friends and neighbours, transport, and communication, you can make it work.

[@MattRau]

@Svetla Nikolova I need someone to go with! That’s a long ways away from home being totally alone

[@MattRau]

@Svetla Nikolova I’d love to check it out! I plan on going to Romania next year!

[@Citiglobal88]

Beautiful job I cant wait to see the mystery unfold

[@freddaneker]

Tack för att du delade med dig av detta!

[@Li_ShuWei]

I watch Jonna Jinton, maybe that's why youtube recommend your channel to me.

[@KalleFlodin]

KZbin works in mysterious ways, but I'm happy to have you here ❤ Jonna is Actually a friend of mine 😊

[@Ski7440]

Lily of La La Land ...ditto.

[@kimmurphy6864]

Yes me too hahahahaha

[@Serendipity-gj2me]

Lily of La La Land Me too, I love Jonna Jinton and never miss a video she makes. KZbin recommended this channel to me as well.

[@Thoiba2356]

Me too

[@hampuskonradsson8264]

Det där är min dröm också! Att få flytta från Småland, upp till norra Sverige! Jag finner mer ro i själen där uppe! Jag blir en helt annan människa där uppe! Den här filmen fick mig att fälla en tår, så nu ska jag sträckkolla på resten av filmerna! Varma hälsningar från Småland! ❤

[@KalleFlodin]

Hoppas att du uppfyller din dröm snart Hampus 😊 fint att höra att du gillade filmen ❤️

[@gabrielgustavsson7772]

Glad att detta kom upp på min recomended

[@jesusiglesiaspereiro4315]

Amazing video quality!!

[@imasnowwhite3592]

This endless, beautiful night sky at 3:25... It's my dream too, to get out of the "hamster wheel", I just don't know how to start.

[@freedombeyondfear]

I left the rat race nearly seven years ago to live the simple life in Bulgaria but my dream has always been to be more remote, in a forest by a lake in Sweden. As I live simply the cost of living in Sweden doesn't concern me greatly but the tax on my small income or pension is preventing me making the move....if I could get around this I would be making tracks in an instant. 😀 Not complaining though, I'm still living the dream ...

[@freedombeyondfear]

@Yana . no I'm British but have lived abroad for many years. Bulgaria is indeed a beautiful and very underrated country. We love our life here 💟 we are in the veliko Tarnovo region

[@epsmile8202]

Tax fraud is a serious crime

[@freedombeyondfear]

@@epsmile8202 I think you misunderstood my ...get around this comment...I meant Sweden enter into a double taxation arrangement with the UK so my pension is protected and I find an area in Sweden that has lower tax requirements...they are all different. I was not suggesting fraud.

[@epsmile8202]

@@freedombeyondfear yeah I know😅 I was only joking, sorry

[@schadzka1]

@@epsmile8202 hi. What's the double taxation arrangement?

[@shivam-yh4fp]

you're growing so fast! Tells you what people really want.

[@martinedholm3812]

Älskade Kalle! Gud! Du är så värd detta liv! Jag är glad att du finns och att du delar med dig av ditt liv samt ditt sätt att leva. Ta hand om dig så ses vi snart tycker jag😊

[@Lionforaday]

This is beautiful and inspiring. Question - and I don't ask this critically, but out of curiosity. How was putting in a woodstove not your #1 priority? I live in Canada which has similar winters to Sweden, and when we built our cabin, the woodstove went in even before the bed, with every discretionary hour spent chopping and stacking wood (I'm doing that today). I'm just asking out of curiosity, since you could have died. Anyone else considering this lifestyle, this needs to be as much a priority as how you'll get water - and arguably, cold can kill you faster than a lack of water. Beautiful cabin, and your companion looks weatherproof, as well! Will look forward to following you.

[@vader6936]

Probably because he’s from a bigger city and didn’t think about it before he almost froze to death

[@Lionforaday]

@@vader6936 Yeah fair, yet he clearly thought through a lot of other practical problems in a sensible manner. It just seemed so predictable! Surely you make a list of things that need buying or addressing, and forgetting about heat - in Sweden; in winter?! - seems beyond bizarre!

[@GreenMonkeyToaster]

@@Lionforaday Bruh that was my first thought as well (Norwegian/Finn here). "You moved in the winter?? It didn't even have a fireplace/stove??". "he's from a bigger city" Nah man, Scandinavians are acutely aware of what a fireplace is and that winters get cold. I might also sound super cynical and a huge party pooper but "here's my 10 minute video of slow-motion b-roll and inspirational music talking about the simple life and finding myself" with the full list of social media, is such a big city person thing to do. That said, I'm pro de-centralising. There's just no need to sound so douchey about it.

[@Lionforaday]

@@GreenMonkeyToaster I kind of agree with you! There's a veritable army of people making "careers" these days from just having people "follow" them. I do get that it's nice for others to be able to share in a lifestyle they don't feel able to adopt, but there are times when it can seem disingenuous. Also, I'm astounded by the number of people "going off-grid" who aren't handy in the slightest - if you have to hire people to do everything for you, you're not "self-reliant" - indeed, you're heavily reliant! and on others who've taken the time to learn the skills. I'm a woman (despite my profile pic) and there's nothing sexier to me than a man that can do shit! Anyone who has to go on craigslist to find someone to hang the flat-screen? Not-sexy!

[@vulc1]

@@GreenMonkeyToaster I think it is stupid to generalize like this "Scandinavians are acutely aware"

[@plantifulalexandra]

4:04 This! I basically use the system to build my online business so I can escape the system, haha.

[@stevengiocondo6060]

this is such an inspiring video, it touched me deeply ,thank you so much !!!❤

[@walkyrie38]

well done Kalle, you took action where most are unable to move or do a thing to change their situation. Thank you for sharing your journey it may inspire a few other souls :)

[@kendrajohnson4900]

I'm into the Fight Club reference during the intro. That show is still amazing and played a significant part in forming the rest of my world view as a kid. I have some close friends who want to abscond together. Hopefully we can make it happen while it's easier to do so.

[@soamjena]

*How hard was the PR ?*

[@pritamparida4182]

Outro baju 😁🙌

[@JourneyThroughAnimation]

This brought me to tears so beautiful

[@fifieuskadi]

Beautiful and moving. That’s LIFE! 🙏🏼❤️

[@jch010]

Went from "impress people we don't even know" in real life to Impress people we don't know on the internet.

[@doctorludwig9754]

Seems more like he is trying to earn a living rather than impress people he doesn't know. He's got 56.5K subscribers ensuring his cash flow. You have seven.

[@jch010]

@@doctorludwig9754 Okay, doesn't change what I said.

[@wyldeyouth]

Pretty much true

[@holoholopainen1627]

Read INTO THE WILD - Its about ALASKA ! Great Story from The 90s

[@kapoioBCS]

Exactly

[@roshnims614]

I subscribed right away.. Cause I want to help you on Ur journey of living your dream...

[@enngee312]

This is amazing man, thanks for sharing!

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank YOU for watching ❤

[@afrozzz5634]

Älskar videon 🙏🏽💕

[@KalleFlodin]

Tack 😊❤

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

Who else is going to live like this? I know I am.

[@wildheartxxx135]

Same

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

@@wildheartxxx135 more like similar but cool 😀

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

Hello, Kalle. I just discovered your channel, probably recommended to me because I subscribe to Jonna Jinton. I now subscribe to your channel, too. Rural, natural living speaks to me. I am looking to incorporate it more into my life, but modern living seems to encroach. Inspiration comes from channels like yours.

[@KalleFlodin]

Hey Mrs Scott 😊 Yea maybe that's why, She's actually a friend of mine 😊 Hope you will get there soon as well ❤ I don't know if you have seen it yet, but I just uploaded a new video, I hope you will like that one too 😊

[@leallnrs2407]

Saw your vid on my feed and I was like "oh another youtube channel to subscribe to", same vibes as Jonna Jinton which I love. I'm happy to have found your channel. This, is my dream life, it's so inspiring, it really is.

[@Sara-sb6zd]

Åh vad fint 😍😍

[@prekshalama3241]

I hope all ur dreams and wishes be fullfilled one day......🐒✨🙆‍♀️

[@adventureisland7049]

i am indian thats why i am asking u this question Preksha ... do u think its possible in india with our family culture and society?

[@prekshalama3241]

@@adventureisland7049 Why not ??Being in an Indian society we may think it may be hard but not impossible.... I believe one with a great determination can do anything he/she wants with life....

[@adventureisland7049]

@@prekshalama3241 u r right but my point was if u want to live this lifestyle then our parents don't agree on this ..

[@kevindotson5508]

I really wanna do this. I always dreamed of it. I feel like I really need to for my health. I just have no idea how to go about it to make it possible.

[@earthdream]

This has deeply touched me truly really deeply Kalle You are on an amazing journey and only enlightenment will be the result of this . I have just started following you , and watched the latest but this has just popped up in my feed . Many wishes for the new year

[@christianhoagland6339]

This is an unbelievably beautiful video. You are an amazing person, inside and out. Thank you for this!

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you so much for watching Christian ❤

[@Leoo.oo.o]

Born and Raised In North Sweden And i never was proud But Now i Am. Thank You

[@thomasbarlow4223]

You're a lucky one.... Sweating my butt off in south Florida today. Going to head up north this winter to see snow for the first time in my whole 28years.

[@Leoo.oo.o]

@@thomasbarlow4223 yeah i guess i am

[@escofhari]

If we could only get rid of the hate We all could live a Full live spiritually and be a part of a higher reality!!! I enjoyed this!!!

[@pranikaworld6673]

But hw?i hate mothr in law and si in law.they done bad during pregnancy

[@PLG1958]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@stellaaustria6421]

Beautiful story, thank you for uploading ❤👍

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you so much for watching it ❤️

[@silvtta1]

You remind me another youtuber: Jonna Jinton

[@MageThief]

Saknar mitt kära Norrland, skogen, bergen och sjöarna.

[@vulc1]

Och inga andra människor i området, söt ensamhet...

[@margaritadaisy7174]

Really good decision. I've got the impression that you are so happy now. I wish you all the best.🍀🍀🍀

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Absolute perfection.🌲

[@krysta560]

This sounds pretty much the same as Jonna Jinton

[@user-fk3qe6zt5k]

Right?! Like they've got a factory of Swedes living in the wilderness there

[@saludosalsol]

I think people are just trying to copy her to see if they can follow her formula to success. She has over 2 million followers now. But you can’t fake your way into being authentic. She’s lived there for 10 years and her family have lived in the same land and house for generations.

[@faravid1045]

Yeah well... I think we need a lot more people spreading this message anyway. Id like to see more videos like this on YT. Cheers/skål from a inhabitant of Norrbotten!

[@spaceman9599]

It's a bit strange to think that only one person would have this calling or tell this story. It isn't a zero-sum deal - there is room for plenty of people to do this and tell their story.

[@AVest421]

Jag önskar mer än något att detta var möjligt för mig. Men som outbildad arbetslös så är ett så avlägset boende omöjligt. Men det är skönt o drömma.

[@fripagarden5936]

Vackert fångat som alltid Kalle!

[@MrAxlingen]

You got a new subscriber from Norway! Myself, I just moved out in the woods in Norway full time and going to build a simple cabin. For now, I only have my tarp and hammock, so the winter is going to be pretty interesting. Keep up the good work 🙋🏼‍♂️