September 23rd, 2008
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.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} In an excerpt from his new book, Rolf Potts believes backpacking today has more soul than most jaded boomers believe.
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One of the more unusual features of my new book is its “commentary track” endnotes, which comment on the ragged edges behind the creation of each tale.
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August 9th, 2007
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Two years ago I was stuck at a desk job with little responsibility and plenty of time to day-dream about the open road.
When my boss wasn’t looking over my shoulder, I searched for travel stories online. I still remember the first time I found travel writer Rolf Pott’s website and weblog.
It felt like the world was suddenly more open and accessible. Here was someone who wrote for me!
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