I read this older book more recently, and found it is full of timeless advice, and a bit more humor and good natured levity. It’s out of print, however used copies are available on Amazon.com.

Thanks for your responses. I’m glad that what I wrote makes some sense to others who’ve also read Potts’ book. By the way, you guys have excellent websites. I’ve already added them to my feed readers.

Dave, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll see if I can get a copy of Ed Buryns book.

I think it’s important (for anyone who hasn’t yet read it) to understand when buying the book that it’s not a how-to X, Y, Z guide on travel. It’s more of a guide on how-to *think* about travel and the long-term travelers mind-set.

I only bring this up because the book’s own description (back cover) can be a bit misleading, i.e.

“Potts gives the necessary information on:

• 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”

It does offer advice on all of these things, but more from a philosophical point-of-view, not a practical one.

That’s not a negative criticism of the book however. I loved it and would recommend any passionate traveler read it. It certainly changed the way I think about travel.