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Language: English
Published by The School of Life, 2019
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- Title
- How to Travel
- Author
- The School Of Life
- Publisher
- The School of Life
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1999917960
- ISBN 13
- 9781999917968
An original and comprehensive look at what it is we seek when we set off on an adventure abroad - and at how we can travel better, so that our experiences overseas become truly transformative and memorable.
Going travelling is one of the few things we undertake in a direct attempt to make ourselves happy - and frequently, in fascinating ways, we fail. We get bored, cross, anxious or lonely. It isn't surprising: our societies act as if going travelling were simple, just a case of handing over the right sum of money. But a satisfying journey isn't something we can simply buy: it's the result of an art that has to be learnt.
This is the guide: not to any one destination but to travel in general. It talks to us, among other things, about how we should choose a place to go, what we might do when we get there, how we should make good moments stick in our minds and why hotel rooms can be such liberating places...
In a succession of genial essays, we become students of an unexpected but vital topic: how to understand and more fully enjoy (what should be) some of the finest experiences of our lives.
***WHAT READERS ARE SAYING***
'helped me narrow down where I want to travel to, why I want to travel there, and who I want to travel with. The blank pages included gave me room to respond to the questions posed in the essays, which made the reading experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who dreams of experiencing a culture or world outside of their own but can't decide on a place.'
'A lovely collection of thought provoking short essays with note pages for jotting down things like 'useful foreign phrases' or to 'give drawing a go'. This book is very well presented with interesting quotes, images and photographs on different coloured pages on quality paper. It therefore has a nice feel and is really easy to read, no complex theories here. However, each piece on different aspects of travel is written well and makes you think which has real value... So enjoyable, and a perfect gift for someone preparing to travel.'
'In classic School of Life form, the content is compellingly presented in an uncommon way, playful while authoritative.'
'Has little pockets and fill in spaces that are so useful.'
'A book for travellers not tourists, little stories of places, people, experiences and peace to feed the soul. Travelling is a journey and every part of the journey needs to be enjoyed, even the airport. Can imagine the author writing beautiful journals to extract just a few of these musings to put into this book. Absolutely loved it and have read it twice.'
'I love this book on the philosophy of traveling alone. I was absolutely riveting by the essays. I highly recommend this book.'
'A series of mini-chapters, each flagging up typical moments of pleasure often experienced but too soon passed over. Focusing on how we chose our travel destinations, what we do when we get there and how to process the trip, become a series of attention-forming techniques, aiming to exercise our ‘best self’ so it can rise above the daily round of concern, distraction and busy-ness. The writing is elegantly precise, the tone is sympathetic and reassuringly optimistic.
Going travelling is one of the few things we undertake in a direct attempt to make ourselves happy - and frequently, in fascinating ways, we fail. We get bored, cross, anxious or lonely. It isn't surprising: our societies act as if going travelling were simple, just a case of handing over the right sum of money. But a satisfying journey isn't something we can simply buy: it's the result of an art that has to be learnt.
This is the guide: not to any one destination but to travel in general. It talks to us, among other things, about how we should choose a place to go, what we might do when we get there, how we should make good moments stick in our minds and why hotel rooms can be such liberating places...
In a succession of genial essays, we become students of an unexpected but vital topic: how to understand and more fully enjoy (what should be) some of the finest experiences of our lives.
***WHAT READERS ARE SAYING***
'helped me narrow down where I want to travel to, why I want to travel there, and who I want to travel with. The blank pages included gave me room to respond to the questions posed in the essays, which made the reading experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who dreams of experiencing a culture or world outside of their own but can't decide on a place.'
'A lovely collection of thought provoking short essays with note pages for jotting down things like 'useful foreign phrases' or to 'give drawing a go'. This book is very well presented with interesting quotes, images and photographs on different coloured pages on quality paper. It therefore has a nice feel and is really easy to read, no complex theories here. However, each piece on different aspects of travel is written well and makes you think which has real value... So enjoyable, and a perfect gift for someone preparing to travel.'
'In classic School of Life form, the content is compellingly presented in an uncommon way, playful while authoritative.'
'Has little pockets and fill in spaces that are so useful.'
'A book for travellers not tourists, little stories of places, people, experiences and peace to feed the soul. Travelling is a journey and every part of the journey needs to be enjoyed, even the airport. Can imagine the author writing beautiful journals to extract just a few of these musings to put into this book. Absolutely loved it and have read it twice.'
'I love this book on the philosophy of traveling alone. I was absolutely riveting by the essays. I highly recommend this book.'
'A series of mini-chapters, each flagging up typical moments of pleasure often experienced but too soon passed over. Focusing on how we chose our travel destinations, what we do when we get there and how to process the trip, become a series of attention-forming techniques, aiming to exercise our ‘best self’ so it can rise above the daily round of concern, distraction and busy-ness. The writing is elegantly precise, the tone is sympathetic and reassuringly optimistic.
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About the Author
The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment. The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events and one-to-one therapy sessions. The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 239,000 Instagram followers and 163,000 Twitter followers. The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.
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