Take The Spirit Of Journey, Depart The Bags (Rolf’s No Baggage Challenge)

Rolf Potts, author of “Marco Polo Didn’t Go There” and receiver of all queries vacation-connected in the column “Ask Rolf” on Earth Hum, has resolved to pack his baggage this late August and hit the highway, traveling by way of twelve international locations, five continents, and crossing the equator 4 instances. So what, you inquire? Persons do these forms of journeys all the time. Nicely, actually, there’s a catch: there will no baggage. And I’m not speaking about disgruntled girlfriends staying remaining again at house.

Rolf, in a 50 % philosophical, half self-hygiene experiment, will be forgoing the standard baggage and only using a pair of multi-pocketed pants that will be home to a toothbrush, iPod, and some excess clothes — type of like that homeless man on the subway I noticed this morning. Traveling in this spartan issue, Rolf will be going to London, Paris, Spain, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa (for a safari), Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, then then back again to the U.S. for a cross-region trek to New York Town. In a natural way, this will all be blogged about at the No Baggage Problem site, where you can also obtain a map and modern films.

Usa Currently just lately sat down with Rolf (and by “sat down” I necessarily mean sitting down down at computers and exchanging e-mails) and requested him what exactly he was wanting to get out of this vacation, other than a couple probable rashes in uncomfortable spots.

Q: How does paring down to essentials choose you out of your consolation zone as a traveler?

A: It indicates I have nothing at all to slide back again on, nothing to pack “just in situation.” But in several approaches that is a superior issue, due to the fact I can pack only correct essentials. It also usually means I have to rely on other individuals or find out new experiences in a pinch. I have go to the barber for a shave in Morocco, for example, or go to a thrift retail store for a coat if the temperature will get chilly in New Zealand.

Q: Let us chat about the personal cleanliness/stink element. Any techniques for not grossing out your seatmates?

A: I’ll be hand-washing my undershirt, socks, and underwear every single working day (permitting it dry overnight). If for some reason my undershirts grow to be irreversibly rancid following several months on the road, I’ll just buy new ones. I’ll also be carrying a little deodorant, and showering twice a day any time doable.

Q: Boxers or briefs – and how numerous?

A: Briefs — 1 to have on, and two in the pockets. I’ll clean a pair just about every evening.

Rolf, I really like the strategy for the excursion, and I’ll be adhering to you alongside the way, but I’ve got to say, consider of your neighbors on the airplane.

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