'The narrowboat life': 3 women in the UK share what it's like to ditch land and live on the British canals

• Business Insider spoke with three women in the UK who live on narrowboats full time.
• They each said it's not for everyone, but they love the freedom and community it offers.
• One of the women lives on a narrowboat that's less than 7 feet wide.

Overtime, the increased cost of living in the UK has pushed residents to look for less conventional housing arrangements. For those who want to live alone, moving onto a narrowboat and cruising along the British canals has proven to be a good option.