Do you love water? You may be a prime candidate for sea steading — living on the sea in floating villages
S ince the beginning of time civilizations have developed around bodies of water; after all we all need a constant supply of water. But some have taken it one step further. They live not near the water but on it.
Why would anyone live on the water? And how did they end up living like that?
You’re not the only one with questions. Do you share my curiosity about the amazing ways humans have adapted to live on water? Well then pack your bags and take a seat — or rather a cabin — as we get a taste of life on some of the world’s most popular floating villages.
See those majestic skyscrapers gracing the skyline? That tells us we’re approaching our first destination. No we’re not visiting the skyscrapers but the 600-something boats floating lazily in the harbor. Yup that’s a village! Have you ever spent a night on a boat? Well these villagers actually live in them. Let’s carefully weave through the boats (called sampans and junks) to get a better glimpse. Or better yet let’s have one of the locals take us around; it is after all their main source of income.
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