Browsing the archives for the Travel tag

Rolf Potts Author of ‘Vagabonding’

Inspiration, Video

Rolf Potts has reported from more than fifty countries for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times Magazine, Slate.com, Conde Nast Traveler, Outside, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), National Public Radio, and the Travel Channel.

Potts promotes the ethic of independent travel and is the author of a book on the subject, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel (Random House, 2003).

His newest book is Marco Polo Didn’t Go There: Stories and Revelations From One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer (Travelers’ Tales, 2008).

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Aboard the Sugar Train with Landon Nordeman

Inspiration, Photographer, Video

A train journey through Cuba with photographer Landon Nordeman.

From The Atlantic.

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Man travels across 37 countries on $2

Inspiration

Keiichi Iwasaki, 36, left home in 2001 with just 160 Yen ($2) in his pocket after becoming bored with his air-conditioning job.

He has cycled over 29,000 miles (45,000 km) through 37 countries after setting out from his home in Japan eight years ago with the equivalent of $2.

Read his story.

View pictures of his trip.

Related story:
A couple who is also riding bicycles around the world.

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A Passion for Travel - Rick Steves

Audio, Inspiration

For the past 30 years, travel guru RICK STEVES has advocated for thoughtful and informed traveling in his public television series, his radio show, and his best-selling guide books.

His new book,” Travel as a Political Act,” teaches readers how to become travelers, not tourists.

Rick Steves was interviewed on Bob Edwards Weekend July 3, 2009.

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Rick Steves website

Bob Edwards Weekend podcast website

Bob Edwards Weekend is a two-hour interview showcase, in which celebrated host Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too.

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