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Krotov's nomad bases

The Russian hitchhiking guru and travel guide writer Anton Krotov has been implementing short-term nomad bases in various places for some time now. Over the years he has developed a systematic way of planning and maintaining these bases, which he recently announced on his LiveJournal. In order to bring these developments in the Russian-language nomadic community to the wider world, I've translated Krotov's long post.

ABOUT THE "HOUSE FOR EVERYONE" PROJECT

Andrae Aciman - displaced writer

Anyone who lives nomadically and has a passion for writing might find this interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/library/books/082800aciman-writing.html

How flexible is nomadbase ideologically?

Recently I spoke with a person who wondered if the Nomadbase project would ultimately be too tied to the values of Casa Robino to appeal much to creators of other nomadic spaces. I thought this concern was worth a forum post.

Will a focus on environmental concerns be a requirement to offer one's space? I enjoy making my own home into a base for nomadic travelers, but I honestly don't share the kind of "change the world" and "sustainability" outlook of Casa Robino. Vegetarianism, for example, is a choice I support mainly because it saves everyone money, not because of any ethical or environmental principles. Ditto for dumpster diving.

Neo-nomadism, broader society and sustanaibility: drawing new scenarios

On Sunday, 6th of December, SHE is at Ganas, in Staten Island, NY.

People gather in one open space to speak about how nomadism could contribute to broader society and how it could connect to respect for the environment.

Following the minutes of the un-conference
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4.00 pm: Open Space A

How does a culture of nomadism contribute to broader society?

- Daryl: It breaks down barriers that communities establish and the sense of Western individualism for a culture of sharism.

- James: Nomad movement could be considered part of socialism.

- Matt: Nomadism can spread through word of mouth; person to person; electronic capabilities.

Robino reports Berlin unconference meanwhile SHE is in NY

On Sunday, 6th of December, SHE is at Ganas, in Staten Island, NY.

To open the un-conference, a group of friends decides to connect with Robino, who is in Brussels, to see how did he find HER in Berlin.

Following the report of the call.

3:00pm – Skype Conference Call with Robin, in Brussels

-Robin:
Berlin SHE conference recap – goal is to plant seeds for nomadic hospitality
-There at least 40-50 people involved, staying in a place called Tea House – sot of a potential model for nomad base – business selling tea and food in front, sleeping space in back

-Question by Dan: further recap of Berlin conference?
Robin:
-Aim of creating infrastructure for a new culture, gathering ideas, brainstorming outloud