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Summary of The Art of Travel 

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Travel is something that is known to broaden the mind and expand the horizons, but do you ever pay much attention to why you travel? The focus always seems to be on where to go next, as if ticking items from a bucket list will add up to real and authentic travel. Alain De Botton, Bestselling author of “An Emotional Menagerie: Feelings From A to Z” and “The Couple’s Workbook,” explores the ups and downs of travel, and why we need to pay less attention to the guidebooks and more attention to what we’re actually seeing. All of this will bring a more enriching experience to your travel adventures and allow you to obtain far more from whichever corner of the world you visit.

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  • Summary of The Art of Travel
  • About the author
  • What is The Art of Travel about?
  • Who should read The Art of Travel
  • Topics in The Art of Travel
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Happiness doesn’t come from a new destination

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When life gets you down, it’s easy to assume that a quick change of scenery will be the answer to all your problems. Whilst it’s true that a change really can be as good as a rest, it isn’t going to be the final solution. A beautiful beach or a stunning mountain setting will make you feel good for a while, but the underlying issue will still be there.
Travel is a wonderful and enriching experience but it will not magically solve your underlying problems.
De Botton explains that whilst travel is a wonderful experience and can help you to see things with a new perspective, it’s important to avoid assuming that your problems are going to be fixed upon your return. He reminisces about a trip he and his partner took to Barbados.

While the setting was stunning and everything seemed fine for a while, a minor argument tainted the experience and stopped him from truly enjoying what he was seeing. In that case, our emotions connected to what is going on in our lives are far more powerful than any setting or exotic location.

Travel is also often very different to what we expect. We read up about our new destination and we paint a picture in our minds. When we arrive, it’s usually very different! However, that’s not a bad thing, it simply allows us to readjust and explore a new place through new eyes. This gives you the chance to discover things you never thought you’d experience for yourself.
Don’t allow yourself to develop preconceived ideas of a destination. Guidebooks rarely tell the full story.
Guidebooks and vacation brochures will sell you the destination’s beauty spots, but they rarely delve into the off the beaten track experiences which make a destination truly authentic and rewarding.

Did you know? In 2020, France was the world’s most popular destination to travel to, with around 89.4 million visitors.
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The journey gives you precious time to think

Getting from A to B is often something that draws yawns and looks of boredom, but the journey can actually be a very rewarding part of heading away on vacation. You have time to think without the constant humdrum of everyday life interfering with your inner dialogue. A journey can also help you to see things through new eyes.
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What we see in another country often seems exotic

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It’s important to be curious when traveling

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Seek out landscapes that make you feel small

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True beauty is rarely what you see in guidebooks

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Exploration doesn’t have to end when you return home

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