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Paul Theroux

Travel works best when you're forced to come to terms with the place you're in.

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Travel becomes meaningful when you stop trying to escape or change your surroundings and instead accept the reality of where you are. This acceptance allows you to truly understand and experience the culture, people, and environment around you.

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