Right to roam: The European freedom that’s illegal in the USA
Right to roam: The European freedom that’s illegal in the USA
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In Spain its also forbidden to own beaches. You can wander any beach with no restriction.
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In Estonia, one may not prevent passage along the beach of a body of water (sea, lake, river).
Some land owners try. It's legal to ignore them and travel along the shore, but if a river valley is densely settled and every tenth person has built a fence too far, it becomes somewhat harder to fish there.
As for dry land - if it's not fenced in, then from dawn to dusk, without damaging crops or landscape, one is allowed to roam on foot, with a bike or boat, on skis or riding a horse.
Unless the owner forbids:
- by default, it's allowed to set up a tent for up to 24 hours
- by default, it's allowed to pick the fruit and herbs of naturally growing plants and mushrooms (not planted or sown) and fallen wood
Making a fire is another matter. For this, getting the agreement of the owner is required. It's also totally forbidden by fire departments at certain times.
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Some countries have it, not all or even most. Sweden is not representative of the entirety of Europe.
In Greece you arent even allowed to camp outside of very limited designated camp sites(though laws in Greece are more like suggestions, so many people still go camping in forests).
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Tbf, from first hand experience i can say people are fucking animals when it goes to camping. We used to have places where it was tolerated but people shat and pissed everywhere. Left their garbage behind, food waste attracted animals etc.
People are unbelievable stupid, so they kinda had to ban it and force that ban.
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Is the right to roam really worth the loss of the fundamental freedom to shoot someone who steps on your lawn?
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The reason people don't like people wandering onto their land is the usa....is getting sued. The amount of lawyers here which will take a case for anyone or any reason is insane. Even if the person knows they won't win, you who are getting sued, is going to lose money and time because you're going to need to pay a lawyer to make sure you don't lose your clothes by the sueing party.
It sucks, thankfully we have a ton of parks...for now.
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England didn't even when part of the EU.
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England has limited right to roam plus public right of way. This effectively means that most land is accessible one way or another.
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Though Scotland does!
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And camper vans are ruining that
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I know, this is why I said England rather than UK. Not sure on Wales/NI. Either way, not really a practical option to get there.
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You have the right to roam. We have the right to organize a nazi party. Which society is freer? /s
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In Italy we have both so, take that I guess 🙃🥲
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So do the Germans now
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English title and German text? That's bad. You shouldn't do that. Go stay in the corner.
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What exactly are you talking about?
The video is from an American expat living in Germany with her family. Her video is originally in English.
YouTube started a feature where they auto translate videos to your assumed language. Might that be the case here?
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You forgot Austrian woman... Singing in English.
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Nein
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Great content, as someone who “stealth camps” often I would love that openness. Thank you for sharing.
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Steve?
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Ha no, but I like his content. He camps like that just for the camping like that, but I do it because I’m out kayaking or similar and just need to camp somewhere.
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The right to roam specifically does NOT include camping though.
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The video said in some Nordic countries it does, you just can't be in close proximity to the land owners house.
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No one will report you roaming if you open carry. /s
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Except for those who open carry too.
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