The Art of Travel

The Art of Travel

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Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton
2002 • 245 pages

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This title takes us on a journey through the satisfactions and disappointments of travelling. Dealing with such topics as airports, exotic carpets and mini-bars it reveals the hidden motivations, expectations and complications of our voyages into the wide world.

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Short take on enjoying the pleasures of travel.

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Short take on enjoying the pleasures of travel.

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Note: I have the dutch version

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