An author and his IT consultant wife have different needs in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

A dream job offer has cultural anthropologist Steve Krause moving to one of the most remote and exotic nations on the planet, the Federated States of Micronesia

A L.A. couple wants to disconnect from the grid and find a sustainably built home made with all-natural materials in Missouri. Such homes are rare, so their real estate agent may have to expand the hunt over two states.

City life in Melbourne, Australia, had art director Karen feeling run down. After an invigorating a trip to Morocco, she was inspired to open up her own artists' retreat.

A young family wants to escape the hectic trappings of modern life in Australia, so they're going off the grid to one of Fiji's outer islands. Their goal was to relax in Fiji, but the home prices have overwhelmed them.

An overworked family of five looks for peace in Bocas del Toro, Panam

A pro snowboarder wants to be totally isolated in Montana's Flathead Valley, but his wife disagrees.

Laura and Noah make a move to a high-risk lava flow zone in Puna, HI, so they can live off-the-grid.

Catherine and Cathy are leaving their Miami restaurant to enjoy a simple and sustainable life in Belize

A 25-year military veteran discovers his identity as a civilian on Tablas Island, Philippines

A successful career as a surgeon wasn't enough for Tuti. He wanted to make a change. So he's leaving everything behind in Argentina for a holistic life in Uruguay in a budget friendly off-the-grid home.

Elin and her daughter are moving from the bustling city of Reykjavik, Iceland to the remote community of Arneshreppur. The only road that leads to the village closes during the winter, so a warm, self-sufficient home is necessary.

Agricultural student Kyle aims for self-sufficiency on Hawaii's Big Island.

Former marine Mark is seeking seclusion and a subsistence lifestyle in interior Alaska.

A busy couple sends their son in search of an eco-friendly home near the Macal River in Belize.