The Tao of Travel, According to Paul Theroux
Time for another excerpt from my new favorite travel writer, Paul Theroux. In his book, ”The Tao of Travel: Enlightenments from Lives on the Road”
- Leave home
- Go alone
- Travel light
- Bring a map
- Go by land (righteous advice—CA)
- Walk across a national frontier
- Keep a journal
- Read a novel that has no relation to the place you’re in
- If you must bring a cell phone, avoid using it (I’m not very good at this one—CA)
- Make a friend
There you have it. Ten tips for profound travel. Now get going!
Image courtesy of Chris Allbritton
I really enjoyed The Tao of Travel, too. I may need to reread it this next year when I’m home; I’m sure I’ll appreciate it from new angles after this year on the road.
I just find it wonderful and inspiring. It’s such a great collection of ideas.
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