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Though it is tumblr, I thought it was a really well done and important read. I’m sorry, but no you cannot & never will you be. "Gypsy" What is a “gypsy”? Some will have you believe that simply moving frequently, or wearing boho-esque clothing will make you a “gypsy”. I have read countless...

"A nutritional regimen to heal the gut, repair immunity, and make a damaged body whole again." Here's the first published version. Keep an eye out for the new edition and a recipe zine. Be well"

So I just came back from a little hike and was able to forage three of my spring favorites: fiddleheads, chives and wild leek. Back in the kitchen cooking 'em up right now. Sautéed with some butter and they're delectable. Made me wonder what your favorite seasonal forages are and what recipes...

Heya this is my friend's doom metal act. They're a three piece group that has six string violin, electric and upright bass and drums. They just released this epic album online and on limited edition tape if you want that extra apocalyptic lo-fi ness. They draw from european folk music, pagan...

So as spring approaches and I am evidently not going to be on the road this season, I've decided that I'd do some gardening. I've begun assembling my boxes and doing some preliminary planning. I have also been very interested in growing mushrooms; the edible kind I mean. Though some trippy...

Boat punks and squatters unite! http://www.mtlblog.com/2013/10/floating-cities-that-sail-the-seas/ Floating Cities That Sail The Seas The Fat 30 artists create Swimming Cities to travel and perform. by Michael D'Alimonte · October 15, 2013 · 11,443 views · 13 Pirate ships are out and...

Neatoooooo! How to Build a Plant Xylem Water Filter Cheap, simple water filters made of plant xylem could dramatically reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases in places without access to clean drinking water, say engineers. One useful tip to avoid food poisoning while travelling is...

So I play in this 10 piece dancey art rock band here in Toronto and we released an album this past Friday! Weeeeeee, hope y'all enjoy!

All I have to say is...Holy fuck The whole slideshow is here http://imgur.com/a/lnawg#0 http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/20/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Ukraine's capital remained in a tense standoff Monday following clashes between anti-government protesters...

Interesting article... Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 After college, as my friends left Michigan for better opportunities, I was determined to help fix this broken, chaotic city by building my own home in the middle of it. I was 23 years old.posted on January 9, 2014 at 11:01pm EST...

These are pretty neat http://www.viralnovelty.com/amazing-photos-reveal-world-people-living-outside-system/# Amazing Photos Reveal the World of People Living Outside the System Eric Valli typically pays his bills by working for the likes of Hermes and Vuitton. But the most stunning photos...

So as I usually do around this time of year...I get terribly frustrated and fucking hate winter. So after some discussion with a very dear friend of mine...I'm considering getting the hell out of Canada for a while and heading South. But, more out of curiosity, how far south do I have to go to...

Hey everyone, So I was wondering about some folks opinions on the Gopro cameras? What are the pros and cons? I'm thinking of getting one so I can strap it on to my pack and to use as a general purpose video/still camera. @Matt Derrick you have some experience/knowledge about them right?

Hey everyone! So, as many 0f us have experienced, there was a nice snowfall today! Instead of getting bummed about travelling season for me ending over the winter months, I've spent the day being dreamy and imagining some three day winter ventures. I'm working now, so nothing too long ya know...

Has anyone ever tried/successfully used a bow drill in making a fire? I always thought that it would be such a big hassle but the guy in this video gets this thing going super easily! I guess anything comes with practice.