Wild and not-so-wild camping map for southern Europe. Especially useful for Spain and Portugal. Website map.
Swedish video link aimed at getting us to look about the size, nature/style and footprint of our living spaces and dwellings. Some ‘wow’ factor examples from a range of architects and artists.
This is only the ‘taster’ video. The full film includes some nomadic examples too. If you google, there are sites offering the full 52 minute version if you register.
Mountain Bothies Association (UK)
For those who love wild and remote spaces! And many really are very remote. You may find yourself on your own or sharing with new friends.
A membership organisation (but you don't have to join) upholding the tradition of supporting wild remote dwellings for use by adventurous folk for free. Just keep to the Mountain Bothy Code!
Links to the official organisation and a more personal site focusing on Scottish bothies. But worth checking around since not all bothies are in the MBA.
The Mutoid Waste Company are an important and influential counter culture group. Here are links to two site. As Mutate Britain site says: “Still alive and kicking after 25 years thanks to the continued stewardship of Joe Rush, their apocalyptic vision, born from the chaos of rejected military and industrial scrap metal, laid foundation stones for rave, warehouse and festival culture.”
UK-based organisation providing information, materials and resources for teachers working with a wide range of children with nomadic parents.
N.A.R.: Netwerk Alternatieve Reizigers. Some historical info about the NAR festivals/green gatherings and travels, provided by Antwan Van de Kerkhof. And a link to their main site.
Network Sailing Houseboats – a site for boat-dwellers in the Netherlands and those interested in the lifestyle anywhere around the world.
Closed group – you have to join. Their aim according to site is for: “NOMADS (to provide) an online community for sharing ideas & information on low-budget/moneyless/low-impact ways to live sustainably on the road. If you have any relevant knowledge/experience you would be willing to share or have any relevant questions to enable you to better live in this way, then welcome home!”
Nomads United organise horse caravans, reforestation festivals and more.
Norway is home to the largest and apparently 'best' public hut system in the world. It's a way of life for locals and a novelty for visitors.
The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) oversees more than 500 cabins spanning the country and situated incrementally throughout the National Parks and other areas of great natural beauty.
There is an annual charge and huts are graded and charged accordingly.