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    News & Blogs The reasons why you aren't and will never be a gypsy...

    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...
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    Go With Your Gut: Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet Primer

    "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"
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    Foraged Favorites

    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...
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    Völur - Toronto Doom Metal

    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...
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    Mushroom Growth and Innoculation

    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...
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    News & Blogs Floating Cities That Sail The Seas to Travel and Perform

    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...
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    Water filtration-Sapwood Tree

    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...
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    "What Was The Plan Again?" Copycat

    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!
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    Photos Ukraine Riot Photos 2014

    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...
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    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...
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    Wonderful Photos of Folks off the Grid

    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...
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    Snow...

    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...
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    Gopro-Pros and Cons

    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?
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    Winter essentials & Snowshoes

    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...
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    Bow drill fire

    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.
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    Photos Oh America...you scare me to giggles

    BOTOX HAPPY HOURRRRRRRRRRESSSSSSSSSSSSSJ Is this a thing? For real?
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    Will Harris

    Look out for this guy around the vancouver/BC area. Just over 6' tall, long curly brown hair sorta dreaded, always on drugs and a self indulgent ass who will desire your attention no matter what. He wears vintagey, faux hippy clothes and often a headband. He's a killer of vibes, a pathological...
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    A seeker of inner and outer truths.

    To commemorate the lessons I have learned so far on my trip I decided to get a tattoo here in Nelson from an amazing artist named Aza at his shop Cymatica. He did brilliant work of this piece, The Metatron's cube. Thanks Aza!
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    Thus Far- a Nelson Experience

    As I sat on the porch of the house I'm staying in currently last evening I was promptly asked to act in a music video for the Nelson punk band Thus Far's "Lock The Door!" Check 'em out!
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    Road emotions

    Perhaps it's simply something you just get through but I'm dealing with a lot of distress, sadness and loneliness out here on the road. I'm free, at last, after 20 years and I've made amazing headway for my first time long distance hitching: southern Ontario to Regina in a week. I do hope...
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    Beloved 2013

    I was just a wondrin' if I'd be seeing any of you folks this year at Beloved 2013! :) http://www.belovedfestival.com/ It would sure be rad to meet up.
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    Hello sparrow

    Hello everyone! The name's Benjy and I am hoping to get involved in a community that, from the looks of it, is pretty fucking rad! I am absolutely new to hopping and hiking but have still travelled lots internationally. For years it's been a dream of mine to immerse myself in this lifestyle and...