Deviate

Rolf Potts veers off-topic in this unique series of conversations with experts, public figures, and intriguing people.

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August 17, 2021 00:38:19
Travel writing in the “Mad Men” era: The myth and legacy of Holiday Magazine

Travel writing in the “Mad Men” era: The myth and legacy of Holiday Magazine

“Holiday gave its writers room to tell a comprehensive story. A place was evoked in thousands of words instead of the usual 800 we...

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August 03, 2021 00:58:34
The Olympics started out as a travel fest: All about the ancient Greek Games

The Olympics started out as a travel fest: All about the ancient Greek Games

“In ancient Greece, entire eras were measured by Olympiads. It’s how history was arranged. The Olympics were that important.” – Tony Perrottet In this...

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July 22, 2021 00:47:29
Experiencing Japan the slow way (on the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage)

Experiencing Japan the slow way (on the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage)

“Don’t define your journey while you’re still on it. Be open to it. Don’t think it’s only going to be one way.” – Paul...

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July 13, 2021 00:54:36
Vagabonding audio companion: How your earliest journeys transform you

Vagabonding audio companion: How your earliest journeys transform you

“Travel is life’s best education, if you allow it be.” – Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf remixes his interview from the...

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June 29, 2021 00:38:43
Digital nomadism: A history and future (from a documentary film in progress)

Digital nomadism: A history and future (from a documentary film in progress)

“Digital nomadism is still being figured out. In twenty years digital nomadism will have a concrete reality that we can’t even predict now.” –...

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June 15, 2021 00:49:44
Travel in the “Mad Men” era: Stewardess work at the dawn of the Jet Age

Travel in the “Mad Men” era: Stewardess work at the dawn of the Jet Age

“Stewardesses were instructed to not serve caffeinated beverages or alcohol during a hijacking, and were encouraged to use their femininity to manipulate the hijackers.”...

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