Vagabonding
An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • With a new foreword by Tim Ferriss • “Vagabonding easily remains in my top-10 list of life-changing books. Why? Because one incredible trip, especially a long-term trip, can change your life forever. And Vagabonding teaches you how to travel (and think), not just for one trip, but for the rest of your life.”—Tim Ferriss, from the foreword There’s nothing like vagabonding: 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. In this one-of-a-kind handbook, veteran travel writer Rolf Potts explains how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel. Now completely revised and updated, Vagabonding is an accessible and inspiring guide to • 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 Updated for our ever-changing world, Vagabonding is an indispensable guide for the modern traveler.
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In 2019 my husband and I spent a year vagabonding through 17 countries. Since we did our vagabonding before I found this book it was a beautiful experience to revisit many of revelations I had during our year of travel. Potts eloquently captures so many experiences that I recognize and which are now integrated into my worldview. I loved the quote from other vagabonders and writers throughout to illustrate his points. He also does a good job of summarizing references to websites and blogs that would help the modern vagabonder.
Now I need to get going on my next adventure.
If you're curious about the idea of picking up and just traveling around without much planning, or even a return ticket, you might enjoy this book. Not planning is something I've had trouble doing when it comes to travel, but I'd still like to go with the flow more. Although there were a few chapters about this concept, a lot of the book was devoted to preparing your lifestyle.
