Tired of city life? | DW Documentary

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Tired of city living? You're not alone! More and more people are leaving the big city behind in search of a quieter life closer to nature.

Such is the story of Lars, a former police officer from Munich. Together with his wife, Sandy, he packed up his life and moved to the remote island of Colonsay, off the coast of Scotland. The catch? Only 120 people live there!

But Lars and his family are e…

Tired of city living? You're not alone! More and more people are leaving the big city behind in search of a quieter life closer to nature.

Such is the story of Lars, a former police officer from Munich. Together with his wife, Sandy, he packed up his life and moved to the remote island of Colonsay, off the coast of Scotland. The catch? Only 120 people live there!

But Lars and his family are e…

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