Latest Episodes
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Paul Theroux on the merits of travel and the paradoxes of the global economy
“When you travel, you find out what it is you really want. You find out what you’re capable of, what your ambitions are.” –Paul...
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Seeking real crowds beats crowdsourcing (from The Vagabond’s Way book launch)
“This is your one life. Think about it: If you dream of travel, it’s not as hard as you might think. You can find...
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Preconceptions can blur what you see firsthand on the road (with Eddy Harris)
“I didn’t go to Africa to “feel African,” or become African. What I wanted to do was put myself in the shoes of the...
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Travel deviations can be as appealing as travel plans, with Ari Shaffir
“Naysayers can be the biggest obstacle for people who want to travel. Even if they know nothing about a place, they’ll think of reasons...
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The Vagabond’s Way: An audio introduction to Rolf’s new book
“At its best, travel is embraced not as a flashy backdrop for our lifestyle ambitions, but as an act that touches every aspect of...
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Vagabonding audio companion: Love, finding home, and telling TV travel stories
“I think sometimes as travel writers our most important job is to be a listener — to listen to the stories that people are...