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Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this website. Squat the Planet and Skoolie.net has some great advice for anyone who is getting started on a project like this and were extremely helpful to me during the last few months. After weighing the pros and cons of a short bus, a van, or an...

I become addicted to alcohol easily and have to suffer withdrawal symptoms while detoxing to get healthy again. Alcoholism, as well as other dependencies, is a huge issue in our sector of counter-culture, but that doesn't mean you can't balance yourself out and take care of your body. One of...

So, I'm in the Wellington airport flying out of New Zealand to Ulaanbataar in about 12 hours, where I'll meet up with a couple of friends and a bunch of people I've only met on the internet. Then I'm going to buy a very big animal whose wellbeing I'll be responsible for, and hopefully will be...

As mentioned before in another forum, I've been HSV positive since the age of 19. Yes, I was informed that my partner was infected, and no I am not ashamed or embarrassed to being HSV positive. Having accepted my condition early on and being open about it, I came to the realization on just how...

I've heard some of the most outlandish and uncalled-for commentary for simply traveling with an animal. Some, positive feedback, most, negative. "Does it eat?" "Is it for sale?" "This money/food is for your dog. Not you." Many people, especially those new to traveling, and those currently...

The following article was taken directly from my book, The Anarchist's Guide to Travel. If you enjoy it, check out the book for more information that will help to you live a nomadic lifestyle. Gearing Up What you take on a journey depends on two things. How you plan on getting to your...

The Maya were deeply religious, and worshiped a many Gods related to nature, such as the sun, the moon, rain and corn. The Maya society had aristocratic roles (Kings) , or “kuhul ajaw” (holy lords), who claimed to be related to gods and followed a hereditary succession. They were thought to...

Collaboratively written by @MolotovMocktail, @kaichulita, @EphemeralStick, @Tude, and @7xMichael Sometimes, we get questions on Squat the Planet from minors asking for advice about running away from home. Our general policy is to discourage minors from traveling, but this post serves to provide...

So, before anyone gets on my case for writing about how to shop online, I want to make it clear that this article addresses something we've all had to do at some point in our lives, it's simply the reality of our generation. I am not advocating for consumer culture; in fact I am discouraging the...

I'll start with the only details I know. He's gotta be around 38-45 years old. Caucasian, I'm gonna guess around 5'10 170 lbs or so. He's a dirty hat, flannel with cutoff sleeves lookin kind of dude. Last known location, Dunsmuir California on July 20th. Said he had a camp for quite some time...

Hi, I am an Irish squatter, updating on how things are going in Ireland; The squatting scene here is really taking off, its legally a civil matter until injunctions or ejectment orders are issued. So legally its very similar to the UK before the law changed. There is a massive homeless crisis...

OK first off... there is no mention of how much he spent on this ;), but I thought it was pretty interesting - cool ideas and solar paneled. And he has plans to purchase some land for mobile people... "His next goal is to purchase agricultural land to begin development of a village on wheels...

I want to see everyone's diy clothes! i'm talking vests, jackets, crust pants, hoodies, bags, whatever. Lets see what ya got STP. to start i'll post a pic of the latest vest i'm working on. i'll upload my jackets and such later after i grab the pics of the camera

Don't forget to click the gallery tab above to see a lot more photos that weren't included in the article! Despite having heard countless stories and read many books about often wonderful squatting scenes in Europe and elsewhere, the majority of squatted buildings I've lived at in the United...

ok so I work at a gas station and a few weeks ago when it was getting really hot out this cop came in to buy soem coffee and whiel i'm ringing him up he looks out the window and sees a person topping off their coolant or wiper fluid or whatever.. he gets this really concerned look on his face...