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Escape the Hustle: 5 Tranquil Towns Near London for a Slower Pace of Life

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  Escape the Hustle: 5 Tranquil Towns Near London for a Slower Pace of Life Life in London is truly an exciting adventure – great culture, career possibilities galore and the vibrant atmosphere that does not cease even at night. But the noise, jammed underground trains and astronomical housing costs sometimes make you wish for a more tranquil way of living. Fortunately, you don’t have to relocate to distant places in order to get what you want. There are many picturesque towns and villages located only one hour away from the center of London that can offer you tranquility, ancient forests, scenic hills and pleasant river paths to walk along. Let’s see what cities close to London we could recommend. Why Choose the Home Counties for a Nature-Filled Life? There is a good reason why Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Kent counties are referred to as the "Home Counties." These counties are the best buffer zones between London and its natural landscape. Relocation to any o...

Escape the Hustle: Quiet, Cheap Commuter Towns Within 1 Hour of London by Train

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  Escape the Hustle: Quiet, Cheap Commuter Towns Within 1 Hour of London by Train: A Complete Guide Sure, there are definite benefits to living in the city of London, but after some time, many find that the constant hustle and bustle, lack of space in the tube, and high rental prices are overwhelming. The dream of a more peaceful life seems like it would require trading in a manageable commute, until you discover those off-the-beaten-path places that only a few miles from the city can offer. Why Location Matters More Than Ever But if you want to find a quiet place outside the M25, it will take more than a good train service to get there. You want to find somewhere with character, low crime levels, and good value housing. Such places include Hemel Hempstead, which is overlooked by many because it does not have the hype factor of St Albans, but still costs less than that place, as well as being livelier than a typical rural village. With both countryside and good facilities on offer,...