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Welcome to STP, where there is information abound and plenty of experienced van dwellers and vagabonds ready to help guide you on your next fantastic voyage.

Gardening and building, yes. Rock work, not that much.

I check LandWatch, Craigslist, even Zillow. I will be looking to share the land, without cost, so if you do not find anything to your liking, I may have already secured land by May-ish.

Absolutely! I have found several 2-10 acre parcels south of Tuscon, a few north of Elko, NV, and all within a reasonable price.

Bicycle travel is so awesome! I will be looking for some land out in Arizona or Nevada, looking to get off the grid. Glad to see your spirits are high.

Well, yes and no. They will NOT for misdemeanors and Level 6's, generally, unless you have a boatload of Level 6's in different courts. Now, if we're talking Level 5's and up, they will go to Alaska if need be - or if the prosecutor wants you bad enough and funds are earmarked to come get you...

Your story is pretty similar to mine, and I commend you for recognizing the death trap hitting the road could be for you. One way you could "scratch your itch" without directly exposing yourself to the areas or lifestyle that you cannot return to is maybe rubber tramping. Convert an old van...

No worries, nothing really got derailed. Again, my 47-year old fried brain lost track of where the Mad Max quip was going. Believe Matt was basically trying to get us all back on track (or semi-track at least). I would love it if you gathered some information on places to stay on the cheap and...

It's good. Was just trying to follow your references. Yeah, the electors are going to confirm Biden, but I believe Pence will utilize his position to disavow those electoral votes, which then sets up a House vote. Not just ANY House vote, but a House vote where only 1 representative per state...

Yeah I have done extensive research on neighborhoods to avoid, where to stay, places to eat and stuff. I hope that Patagonia has hostels or something. Because at first glance, hotels are expensive as shit.

It's interesting that you mention crossing borders. I finally went out and got my passport book and card, but cannot go to Finland (sad face). The U.S. & World Report listed 50 destinations that we can travel to, which include: About half of South America and Central America. Can't go to...

I feel ya. I guess my question resides more on the "freedom" portion of vagabonding (i.e. will Biden have us all locked down eating government cheese) and general hitching. I do not worry about much anymore, except if and when some arrogant 70-some-odd year old serial fondler threatens to lock...

With Trump fighting tooth and nail to get this election overturned, we should officially flush 2020 down the shitter. There will be no meaningful stimulus passed before the end of the year. The blaming and finger-pointing will be epic. 2021 surely can't be shittier than this, right? What...

Is Germany part of the Schengen Zone? Want to visit there when this corona crap passes. My goal is to head there, then straight north to Finland and Norway.

Not sure that "angry" applies anymore. Each day I wake up offers me an opportunity to see a completely different version of life than the day before. Our country grows one step closer to mirroring North Korea with each passing day. My only hope is that we pull our heads out of our asses (as...

Welcome aboard! I am way (well, not waaay) north here in Kokomo, but Indiana is pretty much the same everywhere right now. Being that you are close to Brown County State Park, you may entertain pitching near there. Also, if you can make it to Nashville, the people there are pretty helpful -...

By a car load of young wannabe thugs. He managed to make it to Davenport, IA, where he is shacked up with his brother.

I have seen a large number of riots from around the country spill onto highways and interstates, making them impassable in some circumstances. Have any of you attempted to hitch through this? Did you have to re-route? My plans are on hold after a buddy of mine called me 45 minutes after being...

I'm gonna check out Tengger Cavalry for sure.

Started getting into The Hu. Didn't know Mongolian music could be so badass!

Resources I have found useful over the years to find land: County tax sales. I find this resource to be invaluable, especially when they hold tax certificate sales. Vacant land often gets disregarded in those sales in lieu of dwellings; this means you could (and I have seen this) pick up land...

Believe me, equality had nothing to do with the fact some psychopathic 50ish year old male sent notable Democratic party members a device that could have detonated. Regardless what patch of political grass you graze in, nobody deserves to die.

Not sure if correct subforum. But what the fuck is people's problem? Mailing fucking bombs to prove a point? Look, I get today's political scene is a bit contentious. People are shitty about something, and probably with good cause. Seriously though. What level of "fucked up" must one amass...

Yea, I remember Digihitch. One of the founders passed away, and his wife didn't want to dick with the site. Then it got hacked by some bullshit hacking organization overseas, and everyone disbanded from there. I made a last-ditch effort to buy the domain, restore the old posts and keep the site...

It's a bitch decompressing after that long on the road. Hell, it was fucked up for me when I was beating the backroads in my 20s and would come off the road for a few months to gather some money. Keep your mind as occupied as possible. Even if you're doing menial shit like washing dishes...

I got an email blast yesterday from some idiot claiming they had a list of smaller companies doing hurricane cleanup they'd sell me for $40. Capitalist pigs.

To add to @Coywolf - you're getting ready to start some brutal ass winter shit up that way (I know South Dakota got hammered with snow in late-September, so you guys are probably getting nailed. A quick Google search of shelters in Thunder Bay area turn up shit that seems like referral...

Yeah I feel ya there @SlankyLanky - buddy of mine got fucked doing work in North Carolina to clean up that mess. Got down there, was promised a 4-star hotel, blah blah. In the end, he shacked up with 5 dudes in a house they cleaned up, and instead of $15 an hour they got $9 an hour with no food...

I'm always down for some friendly spooning. Or hugging while laying down in whatever position seems prudent. Not necessarily a "cuddle whore", but I'll rarely turn down an opportunity to pass out extended hugs.

I'm sorry you went through all that, Candice! It does suck when dickwads like that ruin companionship for everyone else. In terms of meeting up with people, never give up hope! Good people in America exist - you just have to go with your gut. I met several women in my travels who led me into a...

It's unfortunate you're still in Canada. At least being in the Southern part of America affords you the opportunity to stay warm longer, plus the social services seems to be much better than your area. In terms of your BF, it does suck to see someone you love slowly erode before your eyes. If...

Yeah, just read that after I posted. I officially recant that suggestion.

Well, cartel activity is picking up everywhere. The bullshit going down in Sinaloa and other Mexican states is spreading like wildfire. Tourists are being kidnapped and used as leverage in drug disputes. True story. The government is saying to avoid travel to Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán...

Be safe down there - they're putting travel advisories all over Mexico (even in the traditionally "docile" areas).

Just wondering what folks tend to do in winter months (specifically in colder states). Do many of you have homes/apartments to go back to, does the scope of your travel change, are you "hibernating" indoors and saving money back for next spring? I used to hustle up money for the next year by...

Tax sales are held usually once a year in every U.S. county to help collect owed taxes. Once the sale (in auction format, most usually) is done, the winner would have paid the taxes, plus whatever excess money they bid above the parcel's sale amount known as a 'surplus'. (eg: taxes on a parcel...

Well, I chose this excerpt as my 'jump-off point' because this is the path you chose, which ultimately led to your life lacking fulfillment. When you chose to find someone to engage in a lengthy courtship with, you essentially include someone in your life - not live for them. When you decide to...

Well, if everyone had your courage, they may very well be able to. Bear in mind it takes more people like you sharing experiences to actually convince people it's possible. Many are stuck in a dark world they feel is their fate.

Hey fellow travel brother. You getting up and walking down to the store alone takes courage, so consider your trip to Atlanta epic. Hold onto it, build from it. I have mad, mad respect for someone that tells the world 'fuck you and your fucking label, I will overcome!!' Keep posting your other...

When I get the land bought and staked out, I won't swing a hammer until I'm there full-time. I just want to get a decent piece of land for a decent price with fair taxes, even if there are no city utilities or whatnot.

That's music to my ears. My hope is that I find at least a flat piece of land out your way that's slightly off the beaten path. Less police to fuck with me. Less b.s. I have to deal with when I'm there. I'm not reclusive, just like space and the thought of knowing I can spend a week or two in...

@Outdoorsisfree - I've seen lots of 'for sale' signs starting right around Tucumcari, NM all the way to Winslow, AZ. Seems the property is right around the price mentioned, although of course you have a few larger companies who want to gouge your eyes out. Bear in mind this land is best for...

This thread. What a hoot. Let's summarize: Blacksheep utilizes an online dating-style approach to winning over some damsel in distress on a site irrelevant to his motif. Several individuals chime in, stating this site isn't meant for dating. Aforementioned individuals give tips (although...

Hey there Marmar, I'm kinda stoked to see how your journey goes from begging to end. Buying land can definitely be rewarding, especially if you're lucky enough to grab something up that's both fertile and aesthetically pleasing. I would like to give pointers based on my experience with buying...

I know that desolate areas of Arizona (for obvious reasons) will be cheap per acre. Man, I hope you got things worked out, I see it's been around 6 years since you posted - come back and let us know. I'd be willing to go halfsies with someone on a decent (irrigable) piece of land preferably...

Yeah, I've traveled through several reservations, but never stopped. Once I tried to hitch from Michigan to the Badlands, but was kinda getting bad juju from the South Dakota locals around Yankton, so got the fuck out and never made it there (to this day). That was in '97. Denver really wasn't...

@SIB - don't trademark 'harshmellows' until I've used it at least 10 times...lol

Wasn't dead, @zim - a near death experience and trying to build my community crash pad, yes. Glad to see you're still around. Hope you are well.

I have to agree with those who say Billings is a fuckhole. My experience wasn't so much with meth, but a few Native Americans who would get drunk off Listerine and want to fight me. Besides, the serpico aren't friendly, either. Joplin, MO was "interesting". Chill one day, a completely...

I think (and this is probably rhetorical) that the only way someone would catch on and entertain holding you criminally liable is if you mass produced these with different people's names on them, you know, selling them on the side for spare cash. Not that I'm suggesting you do so...it's just a...