Escapism
Six stories that will inspire you to escape the rat race
The best of Huck — Tired of office life? Want a fresh start? From skate utopias in the frozen wilderness of Finland, to radical micro-societies in rural France: we look into the Huck archive to find the best, most inspiring stories on off-the-grid living.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The lawyer who fled the rat race to live in the Russian wilderness
Escape the everyday — After growing tired of life in the city, Yuri Alekseyev left Moscow for an underground woodland hut. Over the course of four visits, photographer Pavel Volkov documented the former lawyer in his self-made home.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Living off-the-grid on the Isle of Tanera Mòr
Portrait of a place — Shooting in black and white, photographer Kevin Percival opens a window into the world of the remote Scottish island, documenting its breathtaking landscape and the people that have left their mark upon it.
Written by: Niall Flynn
A peek inside the world’s most unusual nomadic homes
The great escape — A new book from Taschen explores the enduring appeal of the mobile home; from revamped vintage campervans to extravagant, under-water houseboats.
Written by: HUCK HQ
In Pictures: Summer nights bathed in water and moonlight, where anything could happen
Last Days of Youth — Brooklyn's Bryan Derballa is using his eye as a photojournalist to document precious moments before they pass.
Written by: Bryan Derballa