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We Moved to a Remote Island Across the World; Now Returning to the US
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- Rachel Pohl and Charles Post, a marketing strategist and artist couple, moved from Montana to Norway's remote Lofoten Islands in 2022 after securing skilled worker visas to start businesses there.
- They purchased a farmhouse in Flakstad after renting a small cabin, finding the property ideal for their work and lifestyle despite challenges like high living costs, language barriers, and healthcare navigation.
- After four and a half years, the couple decided to return to Montana due to the difficulty of maintaining close family connections across time zones and distance, as well as missing community and convenience.
- Their Norwegian home is now on the market for about $1.2 million, nearly double their purchase price, and they seek a buyer who will appreciate and care for the property and region.
- While grateful for their experience in Norway, Pohl and Post look forward to reconnecting with loved ones and embracing the lifestyle they missed in Montana.
