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Illegal freedom: Train surfing journey across Europe

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    Fair warning, this content may not be for everyone. If you're in to urbex-type content, and subcultures involving rejection of societal norms, read on. Shiey is a content creator who freight hops...

    Fair warning, this content may not be for everyone. If you're in to urbex-type content, and subcultures involving rejection of societal norms, read on.

    Shiey is a content creator who freight hops across Europe and creates video series about his travels. It's fairly dangerous and certainly illegal, but he enjoys it for the thrill and freedom he gets from it, allowing him to see and explore Europe in unconventional ways. It's not fast-paced content, but it's certainly an enjoyable watch. He allows you to take in the scenery through his lens, the slow process of waiting for trains to arrive, the places they explore and sleep, while occasionally providing a monologue on his outlook on life. It's a great escape.

    He has a ton of other cool videos that are worth watching as well:

    He also has quite a following on Reddit at r/shiey, so check that out too.

    8 votes
    1. streblo
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      I watched a bunch of this guy’s videos a while back and I don’t really endorse what he’s doing but at the same time it’s very interesting. In one video, I think one of the Chernobyl ones he climbs...

      I watched a bunch of this guy’s videos a while back and I don’t really endorse what he’s doing but at the same time it’s very interesting.

      In one video, I think one of the Chernobyl ones he climbs the Duga radar, which is the one of the massive radar installations built by the soviets. It’s in disrepair now, and the view is crazy so it’s worth the watch but I have a hard time watching someone take such cavalier risks, I literally squirm in my seat haha!

      3 votes
    2. the_funky_buddha
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      Just logged in to say thanks. Just what I'm looking for today.

      Just logged in to say thanks. Just what I'm looking for today.

      2 votes