Recent content by Batsy

This post will be similar to the one I posted about Europe. This one is about Latin America as a whole. Long story short, I’m getting fucking scared of the political climate in the US and I’m thinking that now is a good time for me to finally do some international travel while I keep an eye on...

Long story short, I’m getting fucking scared of the political climate in the US and I’m thinking that now is a good time for me to finally do some international travel while I keep an eye on what’s going on here and decide when to come back. I’ve never been overseas before, and this will also...

I was rubber tramping for 2.5 years, but I’m no longer able to drive for now due to disabilities. I’m exploring ways to travel on foot, but I’m not fully ready to commit to hitchhiking and/or train hopping just yet. I’ve never been on the road without a vehicle, so I decided I might ease myself...

I’ve heard the sentiment that living on the road attracts the wildest experiences. I agree wholehearted. But I would add that living this lifestyle also attracts the wildest people. Because when you’re a vagabond and people who are living on the fringes spot you in public, they can often...

I’ve noticed that a lot of songs about traveling (especially folk punk ones) are specifically about train hopping, but it’s harder to find songs about rubber tramping. I’ve also been having a hard time finding other media as well about the rubber tramping lifestyle specifically. I’d like to...

I’m currently in the SF Bay Area for a while and plan on visiting Washington in September, but if you’ve been on the road a while you probably know how unpredictable plans can be. I’m looking to start a long term band with other travelers. I play baritone ukulele, bass guitar, and sing and...

There’s a zine I’m looking for that I don’t remember the name of. I found it at the slab city library in December 2018 and read the beginning but never finished it. I’ll write a description below. If this rings a bell or anyone knows what it’s called, lmk! Description : It was a zine...

I’ve been involved with the Bay Area (CA) scene for almost 10 years now. I’ve sent the following info to a number of friends in the past as they’ve visited and asked where to find shows, so I figured I’d make one big post here for anyone looking to get involved with the scene or at least catch...

I’ll be passing through Seattle on 420 this year and was wondering if anyone knows of any fun events happening there around that time? Especially if they’re 420 themed.

I’m going to be visiting/passing through the following cities in Washington next month. I’ll be in each one very briefly, from one to 4 nights each. Anything cool to check out? Any cool bars, restaurants, venues, painting spots, shops, etc.? Aberdeen/Montesano Olympia Tacoma Seattle Spokane

Here are a few more: I found a pretty red plastic Sherlock pipe on the side of a desolate stretch of the I-5 highway in the Central Valley, CA. There were no exits for miles, so my brother and I stopped on the shoulder to piss. I took a closer look at the bush we chose cause I had a gut feeling...

What’s the coolest item you’ve gotten for free/trade? Bonus points if you include a photo.

I think a very underrated topic - that I don’t see anyone talking about - when it comes to living in a vehicle is setting/asserting boundaries with guests who enter your space. I feel like for a lot of people who you might welcome into your vehicle/home, it simply doesn’t click in their heads...

Does anyone else rock a bum flap? This photo was taken the night mine was given to me as a 21st birthday gift by a friend, who made it. I’ve worn it almost every day since, so needless to say it’s seen some wear and tear, but that makes it an ongoing project. I’ve replaced/repaired the...

Every pair of pants I wear often ends up ripping between the legs, and then the rip gets bigger over time. What’s your favorite way to mend these kinds of tears in a way that lasts? When I sew to add decorative patches to clothes or to mend my bum flap, I sew by hand with dental floss. Is fixing...