First published 2018
Alain de Botton packs his bags for a journey of self-discovery. In "How to Travel," he blends memoir and philosophy to reveal the transformative power of exploration. From the mundane to the sublime, de Botton navigates the joys and anxieties of the traveler's experience. Whether lost in a foreign city or simply observing his own neighborhood, his sharp observations challenge us to approach the world with fresh eyes. At its core, this book is a meditation on the liberating and unsettling effects of leaving home, and the ways in which travel can expand our horizons and deepen our humanity.
Genres: philosophy, travel, adventure, memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
132 pages · Paperback · The School of Life