10 Days in and still no bag. At first I was a bit overwhelmed with the lack of bag and the feeling of being out of my comfort zone. Now I am beginning to enjoy it and here are the first 10 days.
You can follow my all-star field editor behind the scenes at http://www.mtvidyo.com/blog/
Follow me as I attempt to be one of the few people in history to go around the world without a bag, documented. 8 countries, 4 equator crossings, 50 days, 0 bags.
I have yet to travel around the world in one shot and I have yet to attempt to do it, without a bag. Adding to my bucket list, this is what travel is all about!
I will attempt to be one of the few people in history to go around the world without a bag. Rolf Potts, famous author of Vagabonding just completed his ‘No Baggage Challenge’ (www.rtwblog.com). I sat down with Rolf, while filming my travel show series. He is the legend behind backpacking and if he can go around without a bag, I had to see if I could do it as well.
If you are tired of paying bag fees, want a new perspective on travel, or just want to live vicariously through me, now you can. With all of the bag fees these days, its time to put things in perspective. Travel hacking is about saving money, time, and is considered the streets smarts of travel. Going around the world and realizing what you need in life and don’t, is a great way to incorporate travel hacking. Everyone should have a travel bucket list. Although most think it cant be done in this day an age of higher travel cost, I would disagree. In fact, I plan to cross off a dozen of those items on my bucket list while I go through 8 countries in 50 days, without a bag.
You can follow me on a live interactive map by visiting http://adventureaaron.com/live-map/
I look forward to your support!
“Expeditions are a great way to reinforce perspectives, gain traffic for a product, and allow others to see that most things are achievable. Like Cancer, life for me has been about seeing the positive in the challenges it gives you. Regardless of my experience, approaching it from this standpoint, allows me to be happy tackling what others may think is negative.”-Aaron
Last Expedition….
Around The World for 50 Days without a bag -October 2010
Click the below image to see the interview.
CBS Morning Show-The Morning Blend
October 6th, 2010. Aaron set out to travel around the world without a bag
50 Day Around The World, Without A Bag
Oct 06th-Nov 24th
Status Report
Days Traveled 50
Miles Traveled 36,014.89
Planes Taken 8
Trains Taken 6
Buses Taken 7
Country Count 8
Oceans Crossed 4
Total Bags Used 0
Travel Bucket List Items Achieved 5
View Adventure Aaron Map in a larger map
FIRST 10 Days-Field Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO0WxK2tuhU
20 Days in-Field Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZV_qYfhso
30 Days in-Egypt Field Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHyK6SkixY
40 Days in-Thailand and my first mistake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUqxu8GRnJE
50 Days coming full circle, fastest minute in travel and bizzare foods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el6zKcLjYD0
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If you are tired of paying bag fees, want a new perspective on travel, or just want to live vicariously through me, now you can. With all of the bag fees these days, its time to put things in perspective. Travel hacking is about saving money, time, and is considered the streets smarts of travel. Going around the world and realizing what you need in life and don’t, is a great way to incorporate travel hacking. Everyone should have a travel bucket list. Although most think it cant be done in this day an age of higher travel cost, I would disagree. In fact, I plan to cross off a dozen of those items on my bucket list while I go through 8 countries in 50 days, without a bag. As requested, this page is devoted to following me, live! Here you can find the latest travel routes I am on and some of the live streaming video from that location. For those of you in the cube, be sure to look for the “No Baggage” live videos. This will be a live stream video periodically during the 9-5 work day, allowing you to live vicariously and hopefully provide you the motivation you need. Until then, here is the live Adventure Aaron map. I have yet to travel around the world in one shot and I have yet to attempt to do it, without a bag. Adding to my bucket list, this is what travel is all about! I will attempt to be one of the few people in history to go around the world without a bag. Rolf Potts, famous author of Vagabonding just completed his ‘No Baggage Challenge’ (www.rtwblog.com). I sat down with Rolf, while filming my travel show series. He is the legend behind backpacking and if he can go around without a bag, I had to see if I could do it as well. Following Rolf Potts model (www.rtwblog.com) , I will be tracking my progress above. Rules Using the same exact rules from Rolf Potts, No Baggage Challenge, I will apply the same. Below is from Rolf Potts Himself; “While circumnavigating the globe with no luggage sounds like a clear enough proposition, it can raise a few semantic issues. What, for example, counts as a bag? Can your traveling companion carry some things for you? Are you allowed to buy new gear and clothing along the way? To clear up these issues, I’ve set up five simple ground rules for the No Baggage Challenge. If for some reason you feel that I’ve overlooked some technical detail of no-baggage travel, let me know in the comments and I’ll give it consideration as a new ground rule. 1) No bags on the journey, period. This means no backpacks or daypacks, no suitcases or briefcases, no fanny-packs or man-purses. Not even a plastic bag from the grocery store (unless it contains groceries en route to a meal). Any items I take on the road have to fit into the pockets of my ScotteVest clothing. 2) No borrowing of items from (or stowing items with) the cameraman. I will be accompanied on the journey by Justin Glow, my video cameraman. Justin will carry a daypack for his computer and camera equipment, and he will assist me in getting my stories and videos online. On a practical-logistical level, however, Justin will not exist during the No Baggage challenge. That means I can’t stow items in his bag or borrow anything he brings with him. Not even a spot of toothpaste. 3) Borrowing items from locals or other travelers is permitted That said, I am allowed to borrow a spot of toothpaste from a fellow traveler at the youth hostel. Or a random guy in the street. Since hospitality and generosity are time-honored virtues for hosts and travelers alike, I can borrow items as I go — just so long as I’m gracious and courteous about things, and don’t carry any borrowed items in a bag. 4) Buying items along the way is permitted On that same token, I am allowed to buy things for myself along the way. If I suddenly decide that I want my own toothpaste supply, I can buy a tube in Paris or Cairo or Bangkok. The same goes for clothing and accessories: If I want to buy a pair of sunglasses in Casablanca, a fresh t-shirt in Johannesburg, or a pair of flip-flops in Singapore, I can. I can even buy a souvenir and mail it home from some far corner of the world — so long as I don’t break any of the above rules in the process. This is all in keeping with another time-honored travel virtue: If in doubt, bring less gear and more money. 5) Mailing items to oneself is interesting, but not permitted. Now that increased baggage fees are complicating air travel, many travelers have embraced a novel way to avoid the luggage hassle: They mail their gear to their destination(s) in advance. I actually considered this strategy (and ScotteVest was willing to refresh my no-baggage wardrobe at various intervals of the journey) — but ultimately I decided not to, since it simply seemed like more fun to wear the same set of clothes the whole time and buy (or borrow) only what was available at my destinations.”
Armchair traveler? Retired but not sure where to go? Spring break blues? Only one week of vacation time? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!
New Zealand-The Adventure Capital of the World and The Chucky Cheese for Adults
I was given 3 bed hopper passes and 3 mad cards from Nomads and there wonderful staff. Total value of $447 US DOLLARS. I am giving them away to one winner and your two friends. It allows you to stay at any of the Nomads in New Zealand for a total of 5 days and also gives you around $1000 dollars each in discounted activities. It is for 5 nights each so you will have plenty of time to tell me all about it.
Notes:
-This was my first hostel and any age group can stay here.
-They are located throughout New Zealand, so you can try a couple
-This is ideal for a week long trip. If you only have a week vacation to use, get in the two weekends before and after the week. You can see plenty.
-Your trip must be before MAY 15, 2010 and here is why.
I am going to feature your review (yes, you must submit a review 
) on my blog and incorporate it in the new nationally syndicated television series “Alive“, based on Adventure Aaron. The show is about living life to the fullest, today, not 6 months from now. Its about taking the short vacation time you may have and using it to the fullest. I uncover the culture of travel hacking and show you how to get unforgettable memories from unconventional travel. Most of the time, making the decision to travel is the hardest part. For me, it has always been about taking one second to make the decision and the rest of your life to make it right. Whatever you decide to do, chances are you will still be fixing it down the road. Plus our season airs in mid May and we want to hear about your trip!
What we are looking for (PRODUCTION AND MYSELF):
NOTHING! JUST TELL US WHY YOU CAN GO, HOW YOU TALKED YOUR FRIENDS INTO DOING THE SAME THING, AND HOW YOU CAN RELATE TO BEING ‘ALIVE’.
Contest Rules:
1-Leave a comment below on why you want to go to New Zealand, who you will be bringing, adventures you want to do, and dates you plan on going.
2-Subscribe to this blog (its free and I donate a dollar to charity!)
3-Once your trip is over, send in a review that I can feature.
4-If you can only go alone, its OK.
Notice that I don’t ask for too many details on where you will be going. I try not to read the guidebooks or research too much before my trips. Similar to a comment I recently heard Rolf Potts make, I think the country needs to be able to take control of the trip. If its too planned, your trip may be on the beaten path. The voting will end April 1st, 2010, so lets see what you got…
