More and more people around the world are choosing mountains instead of city life: Why this happens

Gone are the days when people were happy to live in megacities. Today, with the challenges people face in cities, such as dangerous air quality, endless traffic problems, rising crime, and unnecessary commercialization, more and more people are leaving everything behind and moving to the mountains.

Here are the main reasons why people, both young and old, choose to live in the mountains, News Bytes writes.

To enjoy fresh, naturally purified air

Due to rapid urbanization, the air quality in cities, especially in the first tier, is dangerously poor.

This has resulted in people getting more often sick with respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, etc.

Mountains, on the other hand, have good air quality because the greenery on and around them acts as a natural air purifier.

They absorb pollutants and release fresh oxygen.

To get closer to nature

Modern urban dwellers are abandoning the concrete jungle for the natural bounty they can experience in the mountains.

Most of them are also turning to organic farming, eco-friendly shopping, meditation, yoga, and clean eating practices, all thanks to the vast greenery scattered around them in the hills.

This benefits both physical and mental health.

To improve your mental state

In a study published by Healthline, researchers showed that urban residents are 21% more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders and 39% more likely to suffer from mood disorders.

This is due to stress at work, fierce competition, traffic problems, inflation, sedentary lifestyle, etc.

In the mountains, people feel more peaceful, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

To lead an active lifestyle

In the mountains, you won't find a subway. You also won't find instant food delivery apps or taxi services.

Thus, you will walk more and spend more time in the lap of nature, travelling from one place to another.

In addition, you'll be buying fruits and vegetables directly from orchards and farms, ensuring that you're eating healthy.

To enjoy the slowness of life

Living in the mountains is conducive to a slow life. We mean not getting stuck but living a life free from distractions and materialism.

People in the city live at a frantic pace, often trapped by competition, money and status.

When you live in the mountains, you appreciate the small joys and simplicity of life that keeps you healthier.

Earlier, TravelWise reported that over the past two years, the alpine mountain Mont Blanc has lost more than two metres (6.5 feet) in height.