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The Art of Free Travel

A Frugal Family Adventure
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The Art of Free Travel by Patrick Jones and Meg Ulman explores the authors' year-long ecological adventure cycling around Australia with their family. The book is a blend of travelogue and practical guide, offering insights into sustainable living and the joys of exploring the world on a minimal budget while being connected with the land.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you are passionate about sustainable travel and are curious about living a nomadic lifestyle while exploring new places. It's perfect for those who enjoy personal stories of adventure, seek inspiration for eco-friendly journeys, and appreciate unconventional travel experiences.

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Patrick, Meg and their family had built a happy, sustainable life in regional Victoria. But in late 2013, they found themselves craving an adventure: a road trip.

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Patrick, Meg and their family had built a happy, sustainable life in regional Victoria. But in late 2013, they found themselves craving an adventure: a road trip.

But theirs was a road trip with a difference. With Zephyr (10), Woody (1) and Zero their Jack Russell, they set off on an epic 6,000km year-long cycling journey along Australia's east coast, from Daylesford to Cape York and back.

Their aim was to live as cheaply as possible, guerrilla camping, hunting, foraging and bartering their permaculture skills, and living on a diet of free food, bush tucker, and the occasional fresh road kill. They spent time in Aboriginal communities, joined an anti-fracking blockade, documented edible plants, and dodged speeding cars and trucks on the country's most dangerous highways. The Art of Free Travel is the remarkable story of a rule-breaking year of ethical living.

You can watch Patrick and Meg talk about their amazing adventure on The Morning Show and Today.

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The Art of Free Travel receives praise for its engaging narrative and practical tips on sustainability and low-impact living. The authors, Patrick Jones and Meg Ulman, share their inspiring journey across Australia, highlighting their ability to connect deeply with nature and explore alternative ways of living. Their adventure has been captured in television appearances, elevating their story's reach and impact.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742234434

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: 12 illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Patrick Jones is an artist, poet, permaculturist, essayist and blogger. His favourite bush tucker is coal-cooked wild fish.

Meg Ulman is a blogger, editor and writer. Meg’s favourite bush tucker is the Burdekin plum.

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