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 to sit down and discuss backpacking.
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How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations
Posted: 01/02/19 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Taiwan
Last Updated: 8/7/2023 | August 7th, 2023 Taiwan is one of the most popular destinations for English teachers: it has a high standard of living but is affordable, is home to friendly locals, boasts a world-class food scene, and has a lot of places to explore on your days off (the high-speed trains can get […]
Why You Should Get Travel Insurance When You Travel
Updated: 7/25/23 | July 25th, 2023 I’ve written about buying travel insurance a lot. I’ve talked about how to find the right policy, shared a list of the best travel insurance companies worth checking out, and answered a few of the most common questions on the subject. But while I’ve talked about the practical “how-to” […]
My Love Note to the Irish
Posted: 10/25/2013 | October 25th, 2013 A couple years ago, I had a 24-hour layover in Dublin. I crammed in as much sightseeing as I could, and though I did see the sights, I never got to know the city. I vowed to come back. The Emerald Isle has always held a certain allure: Guinness, friendly […]
30+ Essential Resources for LGBTQ Travelers
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares the most essential travel websites and apps for the modern LGBT traveler. As the world becomes more open and accessible to the LGBT community, these websites and apps will help make planning an LGBT-friendly trip simple and safe!
Success Stories: How Dan Readjusted to Life Back Home
Updated: 11/13/19 | November 13th, 2019 Two months ago, Erin told us about how she readjusted to life after spending two years traveling the world. This month, continuing our reader story series, Dan shares his story about how he readjusts to life back home after spending enormous amounts of time on the road. What makes Dan’s […]
Vagabonding: An Interview on the Art of Long-Term Travel
Vagabonding is often considered the backpacker’s bible. It is a treatise on the personal and world benefits of travel, especially long-term travel. I still have my original copy and occasionally thumb through chapters. Ten years later, find out why Vagabonding is still a must-read for any backpacker worth their salt.
All Travelers are Created Equal (So Don’t Be a Jerk!)
Last Updated: 03/02/22 | March 2nd, 2022 I re-reading an old interview with Rolf Potts and thinking our talk on the distinctions travelers make among themselves. Backpackers, travelers, tourists, real travelers, fake travelers, etc, etc. We often compete to prove who is a “true traveler” and not like one of those gross “tourists.” As you […]
The Best Way to Travel Around Southern Africa
Planning a trip to southern Africa? Wondering how to make it happen? Find out the best (and cheapest!) way to explore the continent on a budget! The writers from The World Pursuit are here to share budget tips for how to get around Southern Africa with a few different transportation options.
Jamaica Travel Guide
With its laid-back pace, stunning beaches, rugged mountains, lush rainforests, picturesque waterfalls, and lively music scene, it’s easy to see why Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. The third-largest island in the region, Jamaica has more churches per square mile and more rum bars per capita than anywhere else on […]
Two San Diegans Conquer Their Fears and Go Around the World
Today we’re going to meet Katie and Steve Nauman. They are a couple in their thirties from San Diego. Katie and Steve spent a year saving up for their 11-month trip before they quit their jobs and headed out into the world for the majority of 2012. Find out how the managed and what tips they have to pass on to their fellow travelers!