Luke Van Tassel

Nephew of Rolf Potts. Reads excerpts from Rolf's original book, Pilgrims in a Sliding World, in this episode.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 12min

An audiobook about how (not) to write a travel book: 9 lessons from my failed van-life memoir

Luke Van Tassel, nephew of travel writer Rolf Potts, shares insights drawn from his uncle's unfinished van-life memoir. Discover nine valuable lessons on the art of travel writing, such as "show, don’t tell" and the importance of authenticity in depicting characters and experiences. Luke also reflects humorously on the challenges of capturing reality versus myth in narratives. The conversation emphasizes that the true reward of travel lies in the journey itself, not just the written word.

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