The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or read more

The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.

Tourism, human circulation considered as consumption is fundamentally nothing more than the leisure of going to see what has become read more

Tourism, human circulation considered as consumption is fundamentally nothing more than the leisure of going to see what has become banal.

Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or read more

Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or determined by the will --whatever we may think.

In America there are two classes of travel--first class, and with children.

In America there are two classes of travel--first class, and with children.

Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.

Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.

A traveler to distant places should make no enemies.

A traveler to distant places should make no enemies.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.

Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.

Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.

Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.