It May Be Hard to Believe, but People Actually Live in These Houses

Hello everyone, it's easy to take the comfort of our everyday homes for granted, but today you will truly appreciate your home. Take a look at these places that make it

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there. Let's do it. We all love Venice for its charm. as the most romantic city on the water, however, not many know of its much less romantic counterpart along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. Welcome to Makoko, once a fishing village, now a bustling slum. Community built on the water. People used to come here to make a living and now it is home to more than 200,000 residents, but because there is no proper sewage system and there are many motor boats around the water, the water is super dirty, which makes fishing is almost impossible, plus the locals cannot get a good education or medical help because the government does not officially recognize In the settlements, I'm sure many charities are trying to address this problem, but for now the

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s of the locals are It feels more like they are surviving a disaster.

Hopefully this will change one day. How does it feel to always be short of oxygen? Ask the

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of Lingon in Peru, this city sits over 3m above sea level, making it the highest inhabited place on Earth, despite housing around 30,000 people, the living conditions of Its residents are really distressing, but what makes people live well here are two big reasons why hope and gold mines come from all corners. of the country dreams of making a quick fortune, however, due to the policies of local companies, only a handful managed to do so. Can you

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that around 10,000 monks, nuns and novices live in small

houses

practically stacked on top of each other?

In Tibet there is a place called Long Gar or the Buddhist Academy of the Five Scientists, despite being located 2 and a half miles away in the mountains, it has become an important pilgrimage site. Residents go about their daily routines of attending classes and practicing spirituality before returning to their homes at night. Imagine that someone has to climb to the top when it comes to truly unique places that you cannot miss in Yan Jin, a city located in Tibet and known as the narrowest in the world. It is quite surprising that it is the widest. The point extends for only 1,300 feet and in some places is barely 130 feet wide.

The engine may be small but it is home to around 400,000 people. How is this possible? The secret lies in its impressive length of 37 thousand. The positive side is thanks to its unique design. There aren't many cars around, which makes the air pretty clean, but it's still

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to imagine how so many people managed to coexist in such a small space. Sometimes you drive over a bridge without even realizing that there is an entire residential area underneath. for example, the bridge in Manila in the Philippines, it's scary to think that people

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have to live in those conditions and also raise their children, the lack of basic services, the complete lack of sanitation and the constant noise of cars, that It is their daily struggle for life, the people living in this house not only ignore their own comfort but also create inconvenience for others.

In fact, this is what they call a nail house in China. When the government is building a new highway, sometimes they can't negotiate with homeowners to move or tear down their property so they can opt to pave the road around the house, this means residents are trapped inside, enduring the constant noise of traffic. and breathing car exhaust, and may forget to open a window to get fresh air. An ice shelf is made up of eight interconnected modules that can be moved using heavy machinery. This is crucial because the heavier ice shelf is constantly being drilled, posing a risk of flooding the station.

I am ready to face it, it is easy to guess that those who come here are constantly risking their lives. Furthermore, the Halle station is not the best place for those who need vitamin D during the winter. There is simply no sunlight and polar explorers won't see it again for 100 days. The wind blows at 60 MPH and the waves rise to 23. Residents of the Canadian town of Fort Giri often face extreme weather conditions, although this can resemble a scene from a disaster movie. People here really experience it fighting the fury of nature every step of the way, except the ice in front of my house.

It's so dense that we honestly think it'll be about a month before we can see any idea what you're seeing isn't just some strange housing, it's a real state, yes that's right, the smallest country in the world called Sealand. Unfortunately, Sealand is not officially recognized as a new state, but it already has 27 citizens and even issues its own currency stamps and passports, by the way, you can also try and apply for citizenship like anyone else, so we have already seen a state with 27 people, but what about a city with 270 residents living in a single building? Yes, it's not just a house, it's like a whole city under one roof with infrastructure and everything you can.

I need it to be located in Alaska, in this small town called Wittier, there is a tunnel that locals can take to get to the nearest town, but it only works from 7:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night and changes address every half hour. This town is for those. Not afraid of heights Located in southwest China, this two-century-old settlement sits atop 2,600-foot-high cliffs, the only way down is a precarious 2-hour trip along stone stairs. rickety wood, just think about it, about 18,000 people call this place home, they all moved here out of desperation and although they stick together, life is hard and money is tight, dear introverts, guess what we have discovered?

Its best hideaway, Nestlé, the top of the Italian Alps, located about 1.2 miles above sea level, will have all the peace and stunning scenery you crave, but this is what getting here isn't exactly easy if you need Even the basics like medical help or supplies, be prepared for a tough helicopter ride, you know that feeling when you've done something embarrassing and you just want to get as far away from everyone as possible, we've found the perfect place for that Edinb of the Seven Seas that It is located about 1,350 miles from the nearest settlement, making it one of the most remote places on Earth.

About 200 70 people live there. Getting to and from the island takes 2 weeks braving the turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You could try to get there in just 6 days, but if you miss the ferry you'll have to wait a whole year for the next one. Santa Cruz is a small island off the coast of Colombia that covers approximately 0.97 acres despite its small size, its households have around 1200 people making it four times denser than Manhattan but there is no system of adequate sewage, the military brings fresh water and the electricity only works for 5 hours. one day, so why do people stay here?

Believe it or not, it is the absence of mosquitoes. Some fishermen crossed the island after a long day of fishing and decided to rest here. They were relieved to find that there were no irritating insects, which is Surprisingly, there was a big problem in Colombia and that was what prompted them to establish a settlement here. Have you heard of Freedom Cove? It's this amazing island near Vancouver created by two artists. There are 12 floating platforms that make up the settlement and it can only be reached by The people who swim get water from the nearest waterfall and survive only on fresh food that they can find in the water or in the nearby forests, as they have no electricity. nor refrigerators.

They live like Robinson Cruso and want to see a house that is around 140,000 years old. Well, welcome to Iran, where you will find the ancient Kivan village. The people live right on the side of the volcano with their

houses

carved into the volcanic rock. The mountain was formed 100 140,000 years ago through natural processes and after eruptions, pyroclastic flows formed cliffs around it. Right now, above 330 feet, there are about 600 people living in the village, but surprisingly they all seem quite happy with that image of living in constant fear of being engulfed by streams of molten lava. This is the harsh reality for the people of Aashima Island.

In Japan, this location is home to four volcanoes that, although dormant for centuries, erupted once in the 18th century, forcing people to evacuate for 50 years. However, life eventually found its way back to this island. The only way to get to the island is by helicopter. As it is surrounded by steep cliffs, living in the mountains is a lifelong dream for many, but not everyone can make it work in real life. Plus, is it really that heavenly if you're stuck living in the lowlands like the people who own these houses? They will clearly have to make an effort to reach civilization, not to mention dealing with rain, humidity, earthquake risks and, worst of all, rockfalls.

Near Verona, in northern Italy, there is a village called sunflower, is the first revolving house built back in 1935. this house rotates on a large platform following the movement of the sun throughout the day and yes, although the owners of the house do not suffer from lack of vitamin D and terrible living conditions, It's safe to say that his life is anything but ordinary, the owner of this house has a completely new view from the window literally every few minutes designed by the architect. This 1,600-foot wonder uses minimal energy, which is great for the environment. It is located above a resort town in Italy called Riny, but is away from the hustle and bustle.

Nestled almost in the middle of nature, this is not just any houseboat, it is a house on the smallest inhabited island in the world. Look, there's barely enough room for a tree and a house, and as for a well in the backyard, that's out of the question and the homeowner must always be on edge knowing that a surge could one day irreparably damage the island and, therefore, your home. This is Shibam, a really unusual and beautiful city in Yemen. Its tall buildings made of raw bricks give it an impressive appearance, earning it the nickname Chicago. of the desert may not seem huge, but 7,000 people call it home and it's pretty hot here, even in the coldest month, temperatures don't drop below 65 1/12°F and back in 2008, a tropical cyclone devastated shibba, do you remember the movie?

How about Mobile Castle? Well, thanks to the architects of Copenhagen it has come a little closer to reality. There is no magic inside. It's actually quite easy to live with the feeling of always being on the go. It's not everyone's cup of tea. The shape of the house is like a hexagonal prism. walking on big metal legs I wonder if there should be a special category of driver's license to operate such a thing. Remember a time when you had a few drinks at a bar and then came home and struggled to fall asleep. You will have a rough idea. of what the residents of these houses might feel: you can't wander around the room with a hot cup of coffee in the morning, but you'll always feel like a sailor in these buildings in Vancouver, another house floating on the water, come on, that one That's not why we are here, that's right, the platforms designed to go several meters underwater, giving the owner the feeling of being a sea creature without relying on any additional devices, the views are absolutely stunning, but only until your Fortress is attacked by a shark nesting in Lake Victoria The largest lake in Africa between Kenya and Uganda is located on the small Mingo Island, although it doesn't look like much, this island has a large number of bird species and is famous for its rich fish populations, which is why it has become a hot spot for territorial conflicts.

The fundamental role of fish in the region's economy seems spooky, doesn't it? In 2022, China's once lush and charming Shansi province faced drought, dozens of tributaries of Eurasia's largest river dried up, and locals had to deal with a shortage of drinking water. water and electricity interruptions in the delivery of cargo endless forest fires and unbearable heat it is difficult to imagine what the people went through there o strog is an active monastery in Montenegro what makes it unique is its location it is located at 3000 feet high right on the cliffs to get here by transport Especially the public is really difficult, even hiking is quite challenging.

Some trails are narrow and rocky. Today, only 12 monks live in Ostrog and there is no doubt that they leave behind an austere lifestyle. Slab City is certainly not for those who are used to living in the city. inThey call this settlement in the California desert the last free place on Earth where there are supposedly no rules or laws. It is considered a perfect place for EXC conflicts. Vagrants and overly passionate hippies, of course, in the desert do not have proper sewerage, electricity and other systems. comforts to which we are accustomed, would you dare to spend a vacation here?

A homeless person in California decided it was time for a change and got creative by building a genuine cabin with all the materials he had on hand and turned it into a mini version of a luxurious Hillside. Although the villa is not that exclusive according to the owner, he has been living here for decades and has no intention of changing this place for a normal apartment. After watching this video, you probably won't complain about your small apartment anymore. This guy turned a milk tanker into a complete living space all to himself, although he won't be able to boast a spacious living room, it seems he's perfectly fine with it.

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