But with everyone youre connected to via social media constantly posting their #outofoffice pictures from locales as far flung as Iceland and Indonesia, its also harder than ever to experience a destination thats truly off the beaten tourist path, especially if youre not an extreme backpacker or outdoorsman.
The Ecocapsule is the luxury solution to this problem, a portable, fully self-sufficient mobile home that you can park in any remote area your wanderlust desires and live off-the-grid. Its like camping, except not at all, because youll never be without electricity or a real toilet.
Fitting up to two people, the Ecocapsules 88 square feet layout, featuring a kitchenette, folding bed with mattress, desk/dining table, cabinets and full bathroom, takes the tiny home trend to the next level.
Designed to leave no ecological footprint, the mobile home doesnt need to connect to an outer power source. Instead it relies on high-efficiency solar panels and a low-noise, extendable wind turbine for electricity 24/7.
The pods egg-like design wasnt constructed to be adorable (though it is), but to be heat-saving and, the coolest part, to collect rainwater, which is diverted into a water tank and filtered for consumption.
The capsule is equipped with heating and A/C and since its a smart home, you can control all pod functions through an app on your phone.
The Ecocapsule team created the micro-home to make living out of reach of solid infrastructure possible and eco-responsible. Suddenly deserted beaches, secluded forests or far-off mountains are way more accessible travel options, and a lot more comfortable than pitching a tent.
Just think of all the #travelgoals photos you could take miles away from any tourist-y destination spots. It will cost you at least $87,729, but youll be the envy of your Instagram followers.