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Travel dispatches from a shrinking planet

Travel dispatches from a shrinking planet

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THE LIST
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13 Great Travel Horror Movies

The Hollywood horror archives are filled with tales of bad trips. To celebrate Halloween, Eva Holland and Eli Ellison sift through the carnage to pick their favorites—and lose a little sleep doing so.

Q&A
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Matt Weiland: Through 50 States With 50 Writers

The coeditor of “State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America” talks to Frank Bures about the book, the WPA and how the United States hasn’t been “bulldozed for speed”

HOW TO
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Love Herring in Sweden

From artery-clogging casseroles to a fermented concoction that smells alarmingly like vinegary flatulence, Lola Akinmade digs in to a smörgåsbord of herring and explains how to best appreciate Scandinavia’s favorite fish. 

BOOKS
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The Water Is Wide

Bronwen Dickey considers Tim Butcher’s “Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart,” which takes readers deep into the Congo

SPEAKER'S CORNER
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Vagrant Ruminations of a Compulsive Traveler

Where does the urge to hunt for that “fleeting fix of elsewhere” come from? Peter Wortsman recalls a life of travel inspiration. 

AUDIO SLIDESHOW
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Notes From an Unofficial Tourist Greeter

Summer is over, and so is Julia Ross‘ season as an ambassador to travelers in Washington, D.C.’s Woodley Park neighborhood. She’s happy to be off duty.


ASK ROLF
11.6.08

How Can I Save on Transportation During a Round-the-World Trip?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


8.21.08

How Should I Spend My Time in Spain?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


6.30.08

As a Woman, Can I Really Travel Without Much Fear for my Safety?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


5.20.08

How Do You Stay Fit When You’re Traveling?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


5.6.08

Should I Quit Law School so I can Travel the World?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


4.8.08

I Plan to Take My 9-Year-Old Daughter to Ecuador. Is it Safe? Any Tips?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


3.12.08

I’m Worried About Food Safety Overseas. Any Tips for Staying Healthy?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


2.15.08

For a Beach Vacation, Should I Go All the Way to Bali or the Maldives When Hawaii Would Do?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


1.9.08

Would Working Abroad Enhance my Travel Experience or Slow me Down?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


11.27.07

On a ‘Round-the-World Trip, Should I Travel Alone or With a Companion?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


11.6.07

Can I Have Meaningful Experiences Abroad if I Don’t Speak the Language?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


10.23.07

Should I Cut My Dreadlocks Before Traveling to Asia?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


10.2.07

Any Tips For Making a Cheap Hotel More Bearable?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


9.18.07

My Family and I Want to Volunteer in a Safe Latin American Country. Any Tips?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


9.5.07

Given the Weak Dollar Overseas, Any Tips on Long-Term Travel?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


8.21.07

I Have $6,000 For a Trip to Asia and the South Pacific. Any Tips?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


8.7.07

How Should I Document My Travels?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


7.24.07

I’m in my Mid-40s. Am I Too Old to Stay in Hostels?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


7.10.07

Has Long-Term Travel Abroad Hurt My Chances of Landing a Job Back Home?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


6.13.07

What Items Should I Bring on a Summer Road Trip?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel


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