america

  1. smellsea

    "kindness of america"

    hitch hiker gets shot on us 2 in montana. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9325298/Hitchhiker-writing-Kindness-of-America-book-shot-in-drive-by.html
  2. Everymanalion

    Self sustaining communities in Mexico/Central America....

    Anyone know of any? Hippie or not, where not money, but time, is how you earn food/shelter and what not. I am looking to join one eventually, one that plants it own food, Prefered in Mexico or Central America as warmth is always an issue for me, i need the sun! Thanks in advance.
  3. Everymanalion

    Specific questions about Mexico/Central America...

    Hey, so i have been down there a few times but im finally going to go when im off probation with NO money rather than hostel money this time. For those of you(which im assuming is most) who crossed the border on foot or got let off at the border as soon as you got into Mexico, how many of you...
  4. Everymanalion

    Looking to vagabond Mexico/Central and south america

    Hey hows it goin guys? Sorta new here and ive been wanting to vagabond all those places listed in the title for awhile on little to no money, i speak minimal spanish but am learning, im a 23 year old tattoo artist and vegetarian, been down there before but did the whole hostel/chicken bus thing...
  5. Everymanalion

    Attempting to vagabond mexico/central/south america, need partner!

    Hey hows it goin guys? Sorta new here and ive been wanting to vagabond all those places listed in the title for awhile on little to no money, i speak minimal spanish but am learning, im a 23 year old tattoo artist and vegetarian, been down there before but did the whole hostel/chicken bus thing...
  6. up2eleven

    Advice on hitching down through Mexico, and Central and South America?

    What would I need to know about doing this? Is it especially difficult? Is there a big stigma or unfriendliness regarding hitchhikers? Any general tips, advice, things to loom out for, things to know? Any help would be great. I have a passport.
  7. London Ben

    European in America (staying over 2 months)

    Is it possible for me to stay in America for over the 2 month visa limit. I mean, I'll be backpacking and living off the road. What would happen if the police ask for I.D. (I've got a British Passport), and I've stayed over my visa limit. Also, how hard would it be getting a job for a British...
  8. Tim Hussin

    America reCycled film project

    My brother and I are biking across the US making short films on alternative community living. We made several shorts, which you can watch for free on our Web site: www.americarecycled.org , and are soon leaving New Orleans and heading west to find more inspiring people to work with us on the...
  9. Q

    cheap living in south america?

    Hey guys, because of a conflict between what classes will be offered in the spring at school I will not be attending during that semester. I had considered continuing working, but am getting burnt out.Instead, i have been kicking around the idea of living(visitng) in south america for 4-6...
  10. Nelco

    30 Little Known Facts about America

    General looked over information Hopi Prophecy Who Owns America's Wealth? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHNXTBwj80 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afMA_v-I42I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2twluaMUfY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AzdQNKkonc H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Conspiracy...
  11. touf

    Europeans making North America Roadtrip *needing help*

    ok where should we start, we are 4 people from Europe and were planning to make a roadtrip through north america.. We´ve never been before in North America but weve booked the flight.. We arrive in the middle of may in Montreal...and 4 months later our flight goes back from LA to Europe...
  12. Meester Bomba

    Hitching Central America Arizona border to Nicaragua

    Hey so I'm thinking about crossing the border at Nogales in Arizona and hitchhiking through central america and into nicaragua sometime in february. I spent 3 months in central america this past summer and did some hitchhiking just from town to town but it definitely wasnt my primary means of...
  13. E

    Moped to South America

    Here are a couple people I know who mopedded down to south America on some sweet Puch Maxi's I thought you guys might be interested Here is Part 2: I dont think the actual documentary got out yet because a bunch of footage got stolen in Argentina If anyone is interested in riding and...
  14. BanMatt

    Story from North America. A short animated cartoon and song.

    I forgot all about this for awhile. There's a live version too.
  15. money

    Contacts in Central or South America

    hey, im a lady hitching through central and south america right now, looking around for any contacts anywhere in this part fo the world that would be down to just kick it. i wanna get involved with anything, farms, fincas, cooperatives, shit i dont care. im in for the adventure and trying to...
  16. connerR

    anarchy in america

    http://www.anarchy.tv/home/index.php I saw this while perusing the intarwebs a few minutes ago. It's a series of webisodes depicting an economic apocalyptic America. Taken from the website: The site requires a password to get to...I'm not sure why, but "GotLiberty" should get you into it...
  17. freepizzaforlife

    Type 666 if you fucking hate america

    This shit is in no way entertaining or funny. Its called an ADVERTISEMENT!! The whole point of this is so checkers can franchise and make money, so they can make more resturants with shitty greasy food in an attempt to compete with mcdonalds and all the other fast food places in the world...
  18. bote

    dear Alena (central america)

    Im first mate on the good ship Samsara, floating in a postcard off the Caribean coast of Panama. The Kuna Indians paddle their dugouts close and show off lobsters, coconuts and embroidered clothes to the bikini clad Swiss girls and hungover Brits, whom it is my job to entertain when the caprain...
  19. bani

    looking for a travel partner-south america

    whats up. i'm heading to ecuador in late july and won't be coming back when my flight returns. i plan to go down to peru and then back up to central america, taking my time (probably 'till next year, to give you an idea). i've got some places to stay, work at, secluded areas but also cities...
  20. bote

    central america boats

    hi, if anyone knows any good marinas, harbours, cities to catch boats from central america/panama to anywhere, please let me know. If you have a boat and are currently in this area, and want a hand with cleaning, cooking, sailing, I will work for passage on personal craft. Ablebodied and have...
  21. db3kfan

    Area in America to rough it

    Wondering if any of yall know of a good place to get out of the city for awhile. Away from trails and such.
  22. G

    Events in Latin America

    Anyone know if anything is goin' on, at any point, anywhere in Latin America?
  23. G

    Latin America Traveling...

    Leavin' for Mexico city in three weeks intend on exploring, no time limits, could potentially travel through south america as well was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where to go, places to check out, people to meet, beaches to sleep on, farm work, volunteering, community projects...
  24. D

    Best City in America

    Here's my dilemma: I'm an 18 year old high-school dropout currently working as a stockboy in a rural supermarket between Buffalo and Rochester, NY. I'm tired of having to sell my time and my freedom in this desert, and I've saved enough cash to get a bus just about anywhere in this country, to...
  25. G

    Driving to Latin America/South America?

    Has anyone ever driven to either Latin or South America? Any stories and or advice?
  26. S

    Best places in America?

    Before I set off on my trip, I want to plan out a bunch of different places to go. But I don't know where. I'm thinking of going to the bar where Hunter S Thompson, Johnny Depp, and various other people hung out. I want to see New Orleans, Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, and maybe visiting...
  27. R

    travelling south america

    -first world travelling post... ?!? south america is the shit, & my favourite place to travel as of yet. i spent some time in peru about a year & 1/2 ago, & had a fucking blast. i was pleased to not see a single cell-phone, few bill-boards or tv's, and to be greeted eye-to-eye by unafraid...
  28. W

    hitchiking through mexico/south america

    has anyone on here ever done this? how successful was it? im trying to get to vilcabamba ecuador by december....
  29. I

    Ha Ha Ha America

    Awesome Chinese video (subtitles) that is about 17 minutes long. Mainly about the Chinese laughing at the miss-steps of America. Although alot of it may seem stupid, its mostly correct. (just not 100%) It should be noted that this was made by a chinese man(whose name escapes me) that came to...