Rolf explores the streets of central Madrid through seven drinks and nine dishes.
Rolling retro-style in Paris
Three days into his round-the-world no-baggage journey, Rolf explores Paris from the back of vintage Citroën 2CV.
19 London clichés in less than four hours
In transit between New York and Paris, Rolf tries to make the most of a three-and-a-half hour London layover.
Why Rolf is Traveling Around the World With No Luggage
From his home in rural Kansas, Rolf lays out the reasons why he wanted to circumnavigate the globe without so much as a fanny pack or a man-purse.
St. Petersburg, Vampire-Style
Suffering from jet-lag amid a dead-of-winter magazine assignment, Rolf’s inability to sleep leads him into a series of after-hours dive-bars, where a coterie of young Russians teaches him the philosophical joys of getting to know a city by night.
My Own Private Falklands
With few crowds or restrictions, the remote Falkland Islands provide an intimate wildlife experience that offers an alternative to that of the Galapagos.
Windsurfing Where Jesus Walked
Whenever Rolf tells people how he learned to windsurf on Israel’s Sea of Galilee, he’s usually met with a bemused pause, as if a Bible-themed punch line should come next.
Jurassic Tennis
Jeu de Paume once dominated every level of French society. Today, only about 200 players remain. From the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Rolf reports on the lingering vestiges of the game that gave birth to modern tennis.
Le Musée du Fumeur
Smoking will soon be banned from indoor public spaces in Paris. Is a museum dedicated to the classic French habit a celebration or eulogy?
India’s isle of ghosts
On a journey through western India, Rolf explores the former Portuguese outpost of Diu, which brims with history’s phantoms.
In New Orleans: The Allure of Disaster Tourism
Is it weird to want to visit the flood-ravaged Lower Ninth Ward during Mardi Gras season?