safety

My mom called and said she's worried about me being manic, flights of fancy and all that. I had a whole trip planned out but she said a $40 motel doesn't sound safe. I am bipolar, mental health is really important to me (I have a mental health first aid certification! but it's hard to do first...

Hello, my name is Wade and I am a housey now. I squatted, hitched, hopped and spanged my way around the US for 5 years ending in 2007 when I had a kid. After 10 years of marriage a painful divorce and loss of custody of my children I feel the road calling me more and more. My favorite places...

This is a long shot but I'm really up against it. Philly residents or folks who are familiar with the city...are there any good spots you know of either in squats or bandos where I could possibly find a little shelter from the elements without exposing myself to too many other people? I've been...

first part of my stupid adventures.... So many moons ago I was 22 around 02 and heading from Minneapolis to Seattle via highline. I was with a gang of fools who caught a piggyback out of Minnie. Well halfway through our journey of hiding and kinda freezing, you’d never think a train would...

Seen a couple other threads about this but no one seems to answer this question directly so here's another one :P Any recommended sleep spots in NYC? Been scared af to sleep there alone bc all the good, hidden spots have gotta be taken n sleeping in the parks seems sketchy.

I have a few nice spots , some that are great & safe for sleeping at night, others that are shaded during the day. They’re all public, & free. There are a couple I don’t want to blow up, cause there is a time limit, but if you’re not conspicuous, they don’t seem to care. There is also a...

Just moved to Oahu from the Big Island. It's a huge culture shock. It's almost like a different state, crazy. Iv been staying along the North Shore but it's kind of sketch. Can anyone recommend some good spots? Mahalo 😀

So, this is my first post on this site, cool. Anyways, I've been interested in train hopping and backpacking through the US for almost a year now, and since it's starting to get warm out again I think its about time to catch out for the first time. I have some questions though, since im a...

Hey guys ::cat:: this is my first time to post here... i'm an international student from egypt, & this is my 1st year learning & exploring in america ::bookworm:: while in the holidays now, i want to travel... i can't afford, of course, staying in hotels & all that stuff! right now, the...

That applies to all travelers, and housed-up people for that matter. I am new here, and enjoying it.But I have a soft spot for you who are riding hard steel, cause that’s what I hope to be doing myself in the New Year. I do get to follow your adventures now, though , and am greatful for the...

I want to have a general idea of guaranteed spots we can stay, that aren't far from the safe spots of New Orleans.

Wondering if this resonates with others on here. There's this "safe space" bug that has bitten so many of the leftist / liberal enclaves where I hang out, & I'm sorry to be a party crasher here, but I've really had a lot of problems with it. See "The Broken Teapot" which the Anarchist Library...

I was wondering if there were any places, like squat locations or safe spaces, that I could visit in Houston. I've been to a couple before, but I was wondering if any still exist. Peace, Joel

safe travels everyone! Ive been traveling along time and always avoided these internet thing but im tired of not keepin in touch with ppl soo im giving in! Tty all later Hit me up if youre anywhere around from tulsa to Amarillo to trinidad this next couple weeks Safe travels ppl

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were a newly formed Canadian folk punk band called get home safe on tour with a solo accordion act called salt wound, looking for contacts in the south USA that would be willing to promote shows for us, anwhere in New Mexico texas, louisiana, mississippi, Alabama Georgia or Florida. Trans/queer...

hey everyone, i've been hitching a lot over the past few years all over europe and i've always tried to hide my gender while doing so for safety concers by putting on different clothes and stuff. i've probably still been read as not so much gender-conforming but it never really had any effects...

Sooo.... after like 2 months of van dwelling, I got my first break-in. I guess thats what I get for sleeping in the punk side of town... But that thing aside, anyone has any recommendation on how to keep the van safe? Luckily, this time I was in it, and scared the shit out of the guy. Im more...

Hello everyone. I joined half an hour ago. Girl in her twenties, no experience, foreigner, looking for adventure, read a lot about hitchhiking. Sorry, but there'll be no long introduction since it's 3 AM here. I have a question though. How long will it take to hitchhike from Boston to Oregon if...

Hacking is becoming a big problem in today's society. Even our email boxes can lead to stolen information. I am not talking about about that NSA shit (that's a given). But common everyday stuff that can royally screw us over Here are some hard lessons I learned from my experiences 1#: Lock...

In about 3 months, I leave for a six month road trip tour of the western U.S. and Canada. For the most part, I'm content to drive everywhere and do a little light hiking. But there is one place I'd like to see that will require a little more extensive hiking - Coyote Gulch and the Jacob Hamblin...

by theplaidzebra.com November 20, 2016 Every traveller and nomad likes to think they’re an expert on safety when it comes to travel. They know that South-East Asia isn’t as dangerous as people make it out to be. They know that Europe isn’t really like the movie Taken, unless you share a taxi...

Being a traveling trans person NEVER needs to stop being a sound conversation in the traveling community. ::nurse:: As a non-binary person, i have to do the "I'm not a man or a woman" talk with most people, but in short encounters I correct people on being the opposite of what they've...

Fire, safety concerns lead to eviction of “Rhinoceropolis” art colony in Denver In the aftermath of the fatal Oakland, Calif., warehouse fire, which killed 36 people, Denver officials evicted about a dozen people Thursday, in frigid temperatures, from a building on Brighton Boulevard...

Hi, I am looking for a adventure. I am keeping my needs to transpiration, food, and shelter. Transportation is hitchhiking, rideshare, or public transient. Food supermarket, cooking, or leftovers from restaurant. But the thing that bugs me the most is shelter. I am planning to use friends...

Does anyone have ideas on how to research the safety of water you come across in the wild? In addition to biological contaminants that could make a person sick, I'm curious how I can find out about chemical wastes that might be in a water source making it unsafe to drink or bathe in. Things like...

the house next door makes me sad. both man and wife rise early and go to work. they arrive home in early evening. they have a young boy and a girl. by 9 p.m. all the lights in the house are out. the next morning both man and wife rise early again and go to work. they return in early evening. By...

I'm planning a trip to Southeastern Europe, including former Yugoslavian countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. Can it be safe to squat abandos there? I'm concerned because I keep hearing about left-over still active landmines.

Hey e'reybody! Been a while since I popped in so I figure I would pass a few simple things boat life has taught me. Feel free to add to this list!!! First and foremost, attitude is the difference between an ordeal or an adventure. Don't sail with whinny demanding people unless you have god like...

Not to support use of drugs but I saw this infographic and checked out the sponsor website and it seemed up and up. My limited knowledge of do and don't drug combinations line up accurately with the chart. Anyone more into the drug world feel free to say if this is good or bad but I believe it...

Recently, I've been getting a lot more suggesting to camp out instead of looking for a squat. It turns out it's a lot safer and a lot more peaceful and private. Just like with squat, I have no sure appropriate gear, but I need to expand my options and way of thinking for the sake of my survival...

Tips for saying safe, avoiding getting mugged, safe places to sleep. Stuff like that.

I'm currently sitting in PVD with Boston being an hour away. I've repeatedly heard about how hostile Boston is towards homeless/ poor people(, and people in general). This rises my issues with squatting in such a place. I question the legality behind to start with. I heard it's "illegal" to be...

Hey all, What do you have on you that makes you feel safe, with or without having to use it? What are it's pros and cons? You can also post what you want to have, and it's known pros and cons. I have mace. Legal in most states, and people just seeing that you have it makes most of them back...

I am leaving for New Orleans Dec 8th-Mar 2 and will be spending most my time in the St Claude neighbourhood (hope I got that right) By Florida Ave and Louisa St. Just want to get some opinions about the neighbourhood, I will be walking alone on many occasions and I hear a lot about the 8th and...

I've been in san Diego off and on for the last couple months, sleeping on the beach in imperial beach and in the city in balboa park. Things have worked out fairly well but since we got back from Arizona a few days ago it seems like the the authorities on the beach have gotten a little more...

So I was bored on youtube tonight.....and I found this....

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Hello everyone it's been a while since I've been on the forum but am in need of some assistance from anyone familiar with San Diego. I'm traveling in a group of four and we're struggling with finding a roof to put over our heads. Three of us have been working as day laborers to afford a nights...

Wondering, where would the best places to squat/tent out in the city? I would like to find a place that is safe for a women. Anybody got any suggestions? i refuse to stay at the shelter house for personal reasons.

Here's the super rad safe I got as a kick down. It weighs 60 pounds, which is the only down side........................... trying to sell it, apparently they're worth some dough!

Hey guys! me and my bf are looking for a secure place to squat in the LA area, we are currently in Austin at the moment but plan on leaving here really soon, if someone can help us out with some areas please message me if you can help us out! Thanx!

wanting to pierce my nose with a sterile safety pin but iv been told it could be bad because its nickel coated and infections in the nose CAN lead to the brain and cause strokes (but what is healthy these days anyways). like i give a shit anyways i just want the dam piercing. any thoughts? and...

I found this link today. Which might be useful to other dog owners. It lists 70 foods and medicines and tells you whether it's safe to give your dog. For example I didn't know that dogs couldn't eat grapes. http://www.marvelousproducts.com/Can-I-give-my-dog-p/Information-can-i-give-my-dog.htm

Im going treeplanting very soon.. My dog, is a pitbull, and thus has actually more skin than fur. Im worried the bugs will eat him alive. Obviously spraying him with bugs spray made for humans wouldnt be safe for him at all. Has anybody ever heard of natural way or products Im unaware of that...

Right so I'm trying to save my pay check towards a camper van and since hostels eat a hole in my wallet i was thinking of camping out. I'm in the blue mountains NSW australia. Thats on about 50 miles from sydney, but theres a lot of bushland and national parks. No trouble finding a place to...

Hi everyone, I'm a 23 year old female from Canada, and I will be hitchhiking with my male partner (who is experienced with hitchhiking) out to the west coast this summer. It's my first time hitchhiking and unfortunately I thought my family was strong enough to hear about my plans, but my...

When highway hitching it is often ok especially if I am with someone (a guy) notice though how when you hitch within a town men will come on to you or ask you if you are a prostitute? I ran out of a guys car in chicago cuz he was touching himself he just parked his car I had to tell him to fuck...

It's about time we have a thread about how not to die in a squat, so I'll post some advice and hopefully there'll be enough info in one place so that maybe a life or two will be spared, since I know we have a few old timers around. 1. Floor boards should not feel squishy/spongy. This means...

I always check and make sure the person driving isn't drunk or high. Then i jump in. Had a few bad experiences just jumping aboard a vehicle.