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Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts
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Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel

by Rolf Potts

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Books like this (and there are many) get on my nerves. More often than not, it's some over-privileged kid using the book to brag about all the fantastic things he has done in all the different cultures of the world with all the different people of the world. These books always have the spin of "you can do this too!" Well yeah, I guess you could, but you probably cannot, unless you 1) have some money saved; 2) have a job that allows you a long break, and 3) are able to stay health-insured while traveling the world. While this book attempts to tell you how you can do all these things, it's unrealistic for most everyone. But maybe I'm just bitter. Cheers to Rolf. ( )
  carrieprice78 | Jan 11, 2010 |
I am in love with Rolf Potts. I want to travel the world with him for no other reasons than his love of travel, his (seemingly) easy going nature, and the crazy situations he finds himself in. In Vagabonding, Potts outlines all the whats, whys, and hows of traveling, with TONS of resources for every step of the way. This guy is obviously well-traveled and well-read, with quotes from everybody and every religion under the sun. I have yet to travel, other than a few short-term missions trips, but when I do finally venture out, this book will be on my "must have" list! Great read, inspiring, and sure to awaken the wanderlust in you! ( )
  ashleyweb7 | Dec 27, 2009 |
I really enjoyed the direct and easy to follow advice. While I don't think I will ever have the chance to take off and visit the world, I hope to apply the advice later in life toward other travels. The informal tone and loads of references for advice were a great addition. Vagabonding was as a great primer to the lifestyle. ( )
  tyroeternal | Dec 6, 2009 |
Interesting short book on the philosophy of a traveling life. Some helpful lists and points to references, but best read for the mentality. Provides a look at people who embrace traveling as a major part of life. ( )
  tuxable | Oct 28, 2008 |
Part how-to guidebook and part travel-as-life-philosophy, this is a book that's at once inspiring, educational, breezy and exciting. Some sections had more anecdotes and less suggestions than I would have liked, but given how varied the approach to travelling can be, that's understandable. In any case, his website contains more and constantly-updated specific information on all the subjects covered, so this is really just the best starting place rather than a hard-lined instructional checklist. ( )
  duck2ducks | Sep 4, 2008 |
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Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life—from six weeks to four months to two years—to discover and experience the world on your own terms. Veteran shoestring traveler Rolf Potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel. Potts gives the necessary information on:

• financing your travel time
• determining your destination
• adjusting to life on the road
• working and volunteering overseas
• handling travel adversity
• re-assimilating back into ordinary life

Not just a plan of action, vagabonding is an outlook on life that emphasizes creativity, discovery, and the growth of the spirit.

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