Interview: Robin Esrock Defines Modern Gonzo

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Recently on a local talk-show, I caught an interview with Robin Esrock, the founder of “modern gonzo” — a style of travel modeled after the journalism of Hunter S. Thompson.

In his own words, modern gonzo was inspired by “a desire for enlightenment, a need to escape encroaching adulthood, and the schmuck who drove his car into my scooter, breaking my knee cap, and in doing so, teaching me the true meaning of pain, and also, settlement.”

Makes me wish I could get hit by a vehicle, and spend the next few years gallivanting around the world…almost.

For more information on modern gonzo, and a slew of envy inducing articles, videos, and photos, check out his website.

Does ‘modern gonzo’ travel sound appealing to you?


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Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. He is currently editing the One Week Job documentary. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.

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  • Stacy replied on March 21, 2007

    Thank you for the great link! I wish he was writing in a blog format so it would be easier to navigate, and subscribe to updates. His articles are incredible.

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  • ianmack replied on March 21, 2007

    I know, I feel your pain with the absence of a blog format. It’s also too bad Robin’s site is built with ‘frames’ since it makes it difficult to bookmark an article directly. Robin, if you’re reading, better get on that – pronto!

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