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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Travel daydreams rarely match real journeys, partly since you cannot escape yourself by simply going elsewhere in the end.
Chapter 3: Airplanes can astound us, change our perspective, and teach us to truly cherish clouds.
Chapter 4: Exoticism, promising escape from domestic drudgery, is what so often draws us to travel.
Chapter 5: Travel once centered on exploration, but today’s travelers need to learn to ask questions.
Chapter 6: Vacations frequently involve nature, the beneficial effects of which we can learn to extend.
Chapter 7: Nature’s beauty can stir spiritual feelings, and the Bible urges contemplating it.
Chapter 8: Art can enrich our appreciation of landscapes, both foreign and domestic.
Chapter 9: Drawing and writing can sharpen our attention while we’re traveling.
Description
The Art of Travel (2002) is an unorthodox guide to traveling. Unlike conventional travel guides, Alain de Botton’s book is more of a philosophical globe-trotter’s handbook, exploring the reasons behind our urge to discover new places and offering some general tips for making travel more enjoyable.
Who Should Listen
- Avid travelers
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