Rolf potts is traveling around the world with no luggage. The bio of rolf potts reads like a whoswho of celebrated travel writers. In august 2010, writer rolf potts turned traveling light into a no baggage challenge for fellow travelers. Rolf potts embarked on a sixweek journey around the world, taking with him nothing but the clothes he stood up in as well as a few items in his pockets. And vagabonding teaches you how to travel and think, not just for one trip, but for the rest of. May 05, 2011 a conversation with rolf potts, travel writer. In between driving a land rover across south america and biking across burma, he. He has written four books, including vagabonding random house, 2003. Thats because he isnt bringing any luggage, not even a carryon. Veteran shoestring traveler rolf potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read vagabonding. I am rolf potts, a travel writer who has traveled around the world. A few weeks back we wrote about world hum contributor rolf potts latest trip.
How covid19 will transform airports and other pandemic considerations april 2, 2020. Potts pursued a project that he called the no baggage. In late august of 2010 rolf embarked on a trip that took him around the world without using a single piece of luggage. Oct 15, 2018 in this weeks travel tuesday interview, i chat with travel writer rolf potts, a legend in the travel world. No baggage challenge around the world with no luggage. You also wouldnt have to check a bag of that size when flying, so hes not saving any time at the baggage carousel, nor. Take the spirit of adventure, leave the bags rolfs no baggage challenge. He intends to do all this with no luggage, no backpack, no man purse not even a fanny pack. No baggage challenge update rolfs latest travel project is the no baggage challenge a journey that will take him around the world without using a single piece of luggage. The real cost of traveling the world like rolf potts. Now is a great time to find out what stuff you didnt need but brought. Potts threw down the gauntlet and visited 12 countries in six weeks, including thailand, malaysia and singapore. The few items he did bring including a toothbrush, an ipod, and a few extra items of clothing were tucked away in his pockets.
Rolf potts is the author of vagabonding and marco polo didnt go there. Check out the rules for the expedition and the thinking behind it. Rolf potts wont be worrying about checked luggage fees or lost bags as he travels around the world in the next six weeks. Everything he is carrying is on his person, in a vest and cargo trousers. Along the way, he kept a fascinating blog about the struggles and revelations of a no baggage challenge. No baggage challenge for charity this summer travel writer rolf potts went around the world in fortytwo days, with no baggage. In what is potentially the most minimal technomadic experiment ever, rolf potts author of one of my favorite travellifestyle books vagabonding has set out on 6week, 12country, roundthe.
The trips complete now, and he has posted some final thoughts about traveling bagfree once i got into a travel rhythm, the nobaggage aspect of the trip was pretty simple. How to travel 12 countries with no baggage whatsoever the. Once i got into a travel rhythm, the nobaggage aspect of the trip was pretty simple. Jan 05, 2016 no baggage is about a twentysomething learning how to live baggage free both physically and emotionally. A minimalist tale of love and wandering ebook written by clara bensen. Essential travel writer rolf potts started a masterly conceived projectpublicity stunt this weekend to draw attention to both the exorbitant world of modern baggage fees and to show that what we experience in life is more important than what we bring with us. Nov 26, 2010 potts threw down the gauntlet and visited 12 countries in six weeks, including thailand, malaysia and singapore. This book collects rolf s boldest, funniest, and most revealing journeys from his first 10 years as a travel writer from crashing the set of a leonardo dicaprio movie in thailand to learning the secrets of tantric sex in a dubious indian ashram. Aug 31, 2010 rolf potts, author of marco polo didnt go there and receiver of all questions travelrelated in the column ask rolf on world hum, has decided to pack his bags this late august and hit the road, traveling through 12 countries, five continents, and crossing the equator four times.
The same mentality can be helpful in life too, according to rolf. Its been about 4 months since the no baggage challenge came to an end back in new york city. In the book you say that travel reveals less about the truth of a place and hints more about how complicated the world is. How covid19 will transform the business of longterm world travel april 21, 2020 what fear is, how it works, and how to manage it with eva holland april 14, 2020 on losing ones parents to covid19. Aug 19, 2010 the average traveler can avoid extra bag fees by supplementing or replacing their carryon bag with a stylish jacket or vest from sevs extensive line. Hes traveling the world for six weeks without a single piece of luggage.
He is the author of two critically acclaimed books and numerous travel related essays. Much like the objects that we bestow with meaning, this book carries a rich, lingering resonance. Travel author rolf potts says he can pull off this recordsetting feat, thanks. I think bensens strength is her ability to paint scenes and landscapes. Here, he describes what helped him to survive without baggage. Her first book no baggage, a travel memoir, is based on a 20 article entitled the craziest okcupid date ever that was read by more than half a million people. In this weeks travel tuesday interview, i chat with travel writer rolf potts, a legend in the travel world. My travels have taken me around the world, including a six week stretch 12 countries and 34,000 miles with no luggage or bags of any kind.
It was also one of two books, the other being walden. So thank you rolf for being one of the first to ever write such a book as this. You also wouldnt have to check a bag of that size when flying, so hes not saving any time at the baggage carousel, nor is his ability to be flexible any greater. Since most people dont travel with a film crew, rolfs advice for the average nobaggage traveler is a. Vagabonding an uncommon guide to the art of longterm world. In this oneofakind handbook, veteran travel writer rolf potts explains how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel. Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life from six weeks to four months to two years to discover and experience the world on your own terms. The world famous evest, at our evests are amazing and have made us world famous, but we knew we could do more. The few items he did bring including a toothbrush, an ipod. Here is his route, and also the rules he is going to live by. His first book, vagabonding, has become a modernday classic within the travel community. We follow the exploits of others, like rolf potts and his the no baggage challenge that saw him traverse the world in 7 weeks, and we think, i wish i could do that. Theres really no difference between packing for a week and packing for a month. Writer rolf potts turned traveling light into a no baggage challenge.
An uncommon guide to the art of longterm world travel is a travel classic and has inspired many people like tim ferriss to shun the conventional to travel for long periods of time. Experience the world like rolf did, without baggage. Vagabonding ebook by rolf potts 9780679647423 rakuten kobo. Sep 15, 2010 rolf potts will travel through 12 countries in 42 days, with his current location updated here. World hum contributor rolf potts is about to embark on his latest project. If hes carrying just as much as you would otherwise fit into a small backpack as several commenters have said, then theres no less weight. Rolf has built up an impressive resume during his travel writing career. Rolf potts explores thailand with only the clothes on his back. Oct 04, 2012 although the experts advice varies, they all agree that the only way to pack, for economy and ease, is light. About the challenge no baggage challenge around the world. No baggage is about a twentysomething learning how to live baggagefree both physically and emotionally. Jan 16, 2020 rolf potts is one of my favorite writers, and his book vagabonding was one of only four books i recommended as fundamental in the 4hour workweek. Rolf potts vagabonding was recommended to me by a friend who apparently thinks i. I am rolf potts, a travel writer who has traveled around the world with no luggage of any kind, and am the author of vagabonding.
Hey reddit, my name is rolf potts, im a travel writer who has written for national geographic, the new yorker, outside, the new york times, sports illustrated, and the travel channel, among others. What seemed like a stunt was his way to show other travelers how little they really need. With a new foreword by tim ferriss vagabonding easily remains in my top10 list of lifechanging books. Interview with travel writer rolf potts travel like anna. An uncommon guide to the art of longterm world travel ebook written by rolf potts. The following interview appears in the paperback edition of kate harriss lands of lost borders. Stories and revelations from one decade as a postmodern travel writer. More recently, ive been reinspired by rolf potts no baggage challenge to pack even lighter.
Rolf potts is one of my favorite writers, and his book vagabonding was one of only four books i recommended as fundamental in the 4hour workweek. Rick steves vagabonding easily remains in my top10 list of lifechanging books. A number of these articles were later anthologized, including tantric sex for. Borrowing or buying items along the way is permitted but excludes bags. How to travel 12 countries with no baggage whatsoever.
In late august of 2010, travel writer rolf potts embarked on a trip that is taking. Rolf potts writes with the soul of an explorer and a scholars love of research. The trips complete now, and he has posted some final thoughts about traveling bagfree. An uncommon guide to the art of longterm world travel. He has written two books, vagabonding and marco polo didnt go there, and his travel writing has appeared in national geographic traveler, outside,, the guardian, and world hum. An uncommon guide to the art of longterm world travel random house, 2003, has been through thirtyone printings. Aug 19, 2010 the world famous evest, at our evests are amazing and have made us world famous, but we knew we could do more. My name is rolf potts, im a travel writer who has written for national. Africa, asia, general, rolfs news and updates egypt to johannesburg. Most simply dismiss the idea of extended travel as impossible. Rolf potts on fox business re no baggage challenge youtube. He has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of national geographic traveler, the new yorker, slate, outside, the new york times magazine, believer, the guardian, sports illustrated, national public radio, and the travel channel.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read no baggage. The average traveler can avoid extra bag fees by supplementing or replacing their carryon bag with a stylish jacket or vest from sevs extensive line. The project is on twitter, too, and the trip gets started in two days. When rolf told us about the idea behind the no baggage challenge, we. No borrowing items from his cameraman or using his cameraman as a pack mule. Read vagabonding an uncommon guide to the art of longterm world travel by rolf potts available from rakuten kobo. Sep, 2010 in what is potentially the most minimal technomadic experiment ever, rolf potts author of one of my favorite travellifestyle books vagabonding has set out on 6week, 12country, roundthe. Justins elephantpoop cold remedy no baggage challenge. To pack better, think like a backpacker gold boat journeys. Rolf potts is one of the most famous travelers and travel writers of our day, and hes also a good friend of bootsnall, so we were thrilled that he included us on his virtual book tour for his new book, marco polo didnt go there. Sep 21, 2010 no baggage challenge rolf potts travels around the world with no luggage. In late august of 2010 rolf embarked on a trip that took him around the world.
Like many seasoned travellers, i started as the former and, after much back pain and embarrassment, transformed into something closer to the latter. Late last year he set out on a no baggage challenge round the world trip in which the only items he carried were what fit in his pockets. Rolf potts is the author of vagabonding, one of my favorite books of alltime. But its clear that potts is not just an average traveler as he embarks from new york on the first leg of the sixweek no baggage challenge starting this saturday, august 21st. Since most people dont travel with a film crew, rolfs advice for the average nobaggage traveler is a bit broader than the rules hes set for himself. Jan 01, 2002 rolf potts vagabonding was recommended to me by a friend who apparently thinks i.
Oct 01, 2010 the world famous evest, at our evests are amazing and have made us world famous, but we knew we could do more. Aug 20, 2010 no borrowing items from his cameraman or using his cameraman as a pack mule. Now im taking up a no baggage challenge but its for charity. Rolf potts born october, 1970 is an american travel writer, essayist, podcaster, and author. Vagabonding easily remains in my top10 list of lifechanging books. Rolfs news and updates rolf potts vagabonding blog. Andrew mccarthy, actor, director and author of the longest way home 20. Rolf pottss practical advice might just convince you to enjoy that openended trip of a lifetime. Potts is perhaps best known for promoting the ethic of independent travel, and his book on the subject, vagabonding. Since id previously become accustomed in south africa to the listdriven task of identifying large animals that had already appeared as disney cartoon characters, it was strange at first to ponder redbreasted swallows and spotted eagleowls when we might otherwise be scanning the horizon for rhino and wildebeest. For six weeks he explored 12 countries on five continents, crossing the equator four times, without carrying so much as a manpurse. Rolf potts travel writer, essayist, adventurer, teacher. His no baggage challenge last year highlighted the idea that travel can be much simpler than we tend to think.
A conversation with rolf potts, travel writer the atlantic. Previously hes worked with us on the no baggage challenge, and is a cocreator of the indie travel manifesto. Rolf potts has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of national geographic traveler, the new yorker, outside, the new york times mag. Rolf potts no baggage challenge bootsnalls travel community. Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal lifefrom six weeks to four months to two yearsto discover and experience the world on your own terms. He trekked over 30,000 miles without a single bag to weigh him down. Vagabonding an uncommon guide to the art of longterm. For a realtime account of the adventure, including blog essays and two dozen fieldproduced videos, check out the no baggage challenge blog. Traveling the world with one carryon bag rolf potts vagabonding. If youve been reading this blog for awhile, you know i like to travel light. Rolf potts answers your travel questions bootsnall. I take a small carryon bag for long trips, and nothing but a large purse for anything under a week author and vagabonder rolf potts, however, has me beat. Take the spirit of adventure, leave the bags rolfs no.
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