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Travel for a reason

(Alternative Travel Gathering Amsterdam 29-30-31 July, 2016)
a nonprofit noncommercial community travel storytelling event, organized by travelling volunteers.

They came in the hundreds, they came from all over the continent. Some came by bike, some by boat, some by foot, others sticking out their thumb at Europe’s crossroads, with much luck. The Vondelbunker hosted them, the city alike was full. They slept in tents, they slept outdoors, many slept at your house: every Amsterdammer curious, who these wanderlusters are, hear their stories. Why do they travel? How do they do it without money? Are you not afraid? What’s it like to travel solo, hitch-hike as a woman, couchsurf as an ugly dude, busk in the Middle East? The workshops and presentations bursting full, from 13.00 nonstop till way late: we quickly decided 2016 we’d make it bigger, more days, more locations: for everyone wants to know....What motivates you, traveller, what did you seeeeee? How can I do it too? Or just inspire me, take me away, show me how to reclaim my life. Or this year, 2016: travel for a reason, travel for a purpose, travel wild, work like a nomad: online, with never a fixed home.

29 July this year we will kick off in the Vondelbunker, though a hitchhiking race from UK will bring them on too. We shall watch films, we shall listen to talks, play games, we shall be carried away with travel storytelling, and at night, dance to the open stage, watch the fire, watch the juggles, listen to those words: the ADM for the Sunday, more locations will be announced as we finalize. Because plans are secondary, in this (travellers’) world, you cannot make them. Just like when you travel, things can change last minute, the flow might go elsewhere...learn to Let Go, you shall never be bored. The program as we announce it: http://alternativetravelgathering.com/ : Come back often, right until the end. We shall make you dream about adventures.

Make new friends. Establish connections. Acquire skills. Swap, trade, share, build community....go places. Alternative Travel, the lifestyles of the self-sustainable, the off-the-grid, the volunteer, the Nomadic: there are many ways to unplug, we shall show you how. Life pirates, life misfits, life hackers, life kraakers: you’re all welcome. Reclaim empty spaces, repurpose objects, preserve local culture, respect nature, immerge yourself in the locals, keep on truckin’, use an alternative vehicle, and.....never look back. These are all idea(l)s we share and....we’d like to share them with you! http://alternativetravelgathering.com/ : Bring your friends, come alone: it’s all good, it’s Your Life.

The event is free, but we shall ask for donations to cover costs.
Speakers are international, and discussions and Q&A are open to all.
Volunteers are welcome: infact we visualize this Gathering as a participatory and proactive 3-day community.

We have lots of surprises in store! Keep your eye on the website.
There are no sleeping places, infact we are looking for hosts. Host a Traveller, Be Inspired!
For all questions, queries, suggestions, ideas or World Domination Plans, email us asap.