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Paul Theroux on the merits of travel and the paradoxes of the global economy
Season 5 Episode 200
“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 Theroux
In this episo…
3 years, 5 months ago
Vagabond's Way book launch event
Season 5 Episode 199
“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 ways to make it happen.” –Rolf Pott…
3 years, 5 months ago
Seeking real crowds beats crowdsourcing (from The Vagabond’s Way book launch)
Season 5 Episode 199
“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 ways to make it happen.” –Rolf Pott…
3 years, 5 months ago
Receptivity versus preconceptions on the road
Season 5 Episode 198
“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 person I was traveling next to.” …
3 years, 6 months ago
Preconceptions can blur what you see firsthand on the road (with Eddy Harris)
Season 5 Episode 198
“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 person I was traveling next to.” …
3 years, 6 months ago
Ari Shaffir on the joys of getting lost
Season 5 Episode 197
“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 why you shoul…
3 years, 6 months ago
Travel deviations can be as appealing as travel plans, with Ari Shaffir
Season 5 Episode 197
“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 why you shoul…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Vagabond's Way: An audio book chapter
Season 4 Episode 196
“At its best, travel is embraced not as a flashy backdrop for our lifestyle ambitions, but as an act that touches every aspect of our being.” –Rolf …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Vagabond’s Way: An audio introduction to Rolf’s new book
Season 4 Episode 196
“At its best, travel is embraced not as a flashy backdrop for our lifestyle ambitions, but as an act that touches every aspect of our being.” –Rolf …
3 years, 7 months ago
Seeking nuances at home and abroad
Season 4 Episode 195
“I think sometimes as travel writers our most important job is to be a listener — to listen to the stories that people are telling each other in a pl…
3 years, 7 months ago