Eating for free

I agree, even if you check every dumpster in the area and theres nothing to be found, you can eventually ask for a spare change and buy SOMETHING for a dollar or two, to get by.... but i think the walmart heist would be too much work, and youd probably get caught and charged with imitating an employee, or theft by deception...

which is NOT worth it.. so yeah, i used to do this, go travellin in the summers, and come back right in time for school, with a balanced head on your shoulders you can actually live a much more bountiful life this way, than being tied to money... ive moved on, and now am tied to money(not that i have a job, or money) but since i have a daughter, i kind of have to stick around and hope i can get enough money to make it...its pretty hard..

but yeah, travel while your young, put everything you need to survive in your pack, and go...dont be afraid to ask for help, or talk to anyone...people are nice, nature is nice, and the road can be nice...sometimes tiring, but always refreshing and new...always a surprise around the corner

 

It's great to read all of your posts about living life on the road. It is something that i will experience one day. I'll take my bicycle out on the road, stopping by every Panera Bread i see (they have so much food waste) and gain a new perspective on life. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and words of wisdom/encouragement. You have really given me confidence in this decision.

 

Just hitchike and ask people for money...
You really only need like $4 or $5 a day for food.
Thats not hard to panhandle..

 

Why dont you panhandle for money and see if you can a bum a few dollars off of rides you get.

 

Panhandle or stealing is not my style, but I still had a good trips.

Absolutely right! I do travel mostly in warm months and there wasn´s big problems. I hitched through the Europe, west and also east, and still have great memories, although there are culture differences. But people are kind everywhere. On my road the source of food were also fruit trees or dumpster diving, anyway there are still hospitable people who take you to their cars. There was situations that we asked people in the gas stations for a ride, at last somebody agreed and later when they knew us better they asked if we have enough money, food, etc. Lot of truckers gave us fruits, beers, chocolates...also common drivers. In Europe there is a big culture diversity, so you lesson a lot and also when people notice you really enjoy their country they are more helpful in every way. When we were in Albania (south Europe) people in pub were proud we visited their country and paid for a lunch for us, although we don´t understand each other.

My friend was further then me and hitched in Asian Syria. When they came to town, people were curious who they are. Then they started to fight which looks dangerous. Then friends discovered people are fighting cos everybody wanted to invite them for a dinner
And there was no problems between Muslims and Christians.

You know, there´s no anticipation people in west Europe or America will be fighting for your well-being Anyway it was French guy who asked me, if I have enough money or if I don´t need some food.

P.S: sorry for my English, I know it´s pretty retarded )

 

It´s easy, nothing non-productive. And about appealing...when you travel by a hitchhike you need to have a sort of homeless soul cos it doesn´t works like you have happiness and good fortunes every minute although it´s still a fun.

 

I only read the first page of replies but I have to say, BC is definitely the place for a beginner to start hitching. You pretty much just have to look like you don't smell *too* bad, and not have a gun strapped to you or anything, and you'll get picked up in no time. Lots of farms and orchards and very nice people, and clean water.

 

dumpster diving is the way to go.