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May 2, 2002 · The Art of Travel. Alain de Botton. 3.83. 24,165 ratings1,741 reviews. Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why.
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General. Whether you fear being disappointed when you travel, you’re looking for a reason to travel, or, in fact, you’re looking for an excuse to stay home, this little collection of essays should provide the solace you need. By sharing his own experiences on the road — yearning to stay in bed rather than exploring Madrid, arguing with ...
May 11, 2004 · 4.3 1,298 ratings. See all formats and editions. A wise and utterly original book of travel essays from an international bestselling author that will “give one an expansive sense of wonder” (The Baltimore Sun). Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why.
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Book Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. At first the thought of going on a vacation is a nightmare as we think of all the details involved in planning, packing, and getting to the airport or train depot. Despite the inevitable muck-ups that happen, we usually do get to our destination only a little worse for wear.
Jun 12, 2013 · The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it. ( Amazon) BOOK REVIEW. While I do not as a rule read self help books, I had heard great things about the writings of Alain de Botton and so wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
The book mixes personal thought with insights drawn from some of the great figures of the past. Unlike existing guidebooks on travel, it dares to ask what the point of travel might be – and modestly suggests how we could learn to be less silently and guiltily miserable on our journeys.
