Tag Archives: the beach

Interview with Rolf Potts

Rolf Potts is one of the most famous modern travelers writers out there. He burst onto the scene with his book, Vagabonding, and since then, the book has become a must travel for first time travelers. Rolf has, in many ways, become the face of modern backpacking. He recently took time out of his busyschedule [...]


Of Backpackers and Tourists

All along the backpacker trail you hear it. The talk. The chatter. The snarls. The attitude. That’s right. I’m talking about how backpackers feel about tourists. Backpackers view tourists as non-travelers- those who go for the pictures and the hotel but never the place. Backpackers on the other hand are true travelers- they go for [...]


The Best Travel Books

Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time you may need to fill if you haven’t mastered the art of the ten hour blank stare. While traveling, I always enjoy reading books [...]


The Best Travel Movies

Travel movies are the best movies for those with a nomadic heart. They inspire us to get out on the road, stay on the road, or visit a particular place. They get us excited about new cultures and whet our appetite for that upcoming trip. Essentially, they rock our world. Here are the best travel [...]