I heard a discussion of an essay, Reclaiming Travel, on NPR tonight, and I felt the urge to share it. Ilan Stavans and Joshua Ellison write about travel experience, and what it means to really immerse ourselves in the world around us. Here is the article and its discussion on NPR.
My favorite piece?
“Travel is a search for meaning, not only in our own lives, but also in the lives of others. The humility required for genuine travel is exactly what is missing from its opposite extreme, tourism.”
And one more:
“Our wandering is meant to lead back toward ourselves. This is the paradox: we set out on adventures to gain deeper access to ourselves; we travel to transcend our own limitations. Travel should be an art through which our restlessness finds expression. We must bring back the idea of travel as a search.”
It feels as if the authors are speaking right from my soul.
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Profound stuff there. For whatever reason, I’ve not at all been a long-distance traveler – so far – but this all just makes so much sense. Something about certain parts of the world intrigue me and maybe even call to me – which may say as much about me as it does about those locations.
It’s never too late Sid – especially if you hear the call…
Which places are those?
Japan has always held interest in me; the American southwest, New Mexico in particular, kind of whisper to me, as do the British Isles. Who can say where that all comes from? I’m certain with a little more knowledge, I’d be able to add certain parts of Africa and east Asia.
I recently read a series of blog posts about Russia in which the author described Moscow as a “soulmate”. I wonder if we all have such places, known or not yet?
As for my little blog, I only changed it from white to black! I think the pictures take on a different feel – and I’m glad you like it. Thanks for the supportive words!
All amazing destinations and I hope you will be able to visit someday!
BTW, I like your new layout – looks great!
Yulia
Excellent quotes
Beautiful post.
Thank you