The Meaning of Travel
Philosophers Abroad

Review title: The examined journey People go from point A to point B for many reasons at many different times and distances, but not all of those trips are considered "travel." We commute to work, go shopping, visit family and friends, go for a "Sunday drive." but none of these are "travel", a trip t......more

This is a really delightful book. I travel in order to achieve enlightenment, and Thomas's book, while adding few new philosophies to consider on my next trip (if I ever get to take one in this plague year), delves into the history of philosophy and shows notable points where it intersects with trav......more

I listened to the audiobook version. Overall, I don’t understand the purpose of this book. In some ways, it felt more like an avenue for the author to boast about all the books she’s read before. It was more like a history of travel rather than anything. The author remained vague and didn’t seem to......more

Nature writing garnished with philosophy and poetry is indeed my favorite genre. I stumbled on this gem on Libby and I’m better for it. God bless public libraries, brooding minds and sublime nature.......more