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The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

Released Tuesday, 23rd September 2014
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The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

The Other Side Of Budget Travel : Train Hopping, Gatherings, And More With Wanderpunk Matt Derrick

Tuesday, 23rd September 2014
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There is a more hardcore side to budget travel that the guidebooks don't cover where activities like train hopping, punk sailing, rubber tramping, dumpster diving, and squatting are the norm.

Matt Derrick, wanderpunk and founder of Squat The Planet, has done it all.

In this adrenaline packed episode, you'll hear Matt's incredible stories, plus actionable tips that will open your eyes to a new side of budget travel."I don't really look at my self generally as 'homeless', I like to describe myself as 'home free'. I'm doing this intentionally."- Matt DerrickHit play now and discover:

Why dumpster diving isn't as bad as it soundsHow Matt almost died train hoppingWhat intentional communities and gatherings areMatt's #1 budget travel tip that can work for any style of travelerAn inside look at hitchhiking across the USAWhat it's like living on a boat for six monthsWhat rubber trampingAnd much more!

Some pictures from Matt's adventures

Resources from the show

Slingshot Calendar

WWOOF International

Squat The Planet

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