The Joys of Travel: And Stories That Illuminate Them

"A perceptive, old-school travel writer whose prose brings celebrated and obscure destinations to life." —The New York Times

"The Joys of Travel is itself a joy." —Paul Theroux, New York Times bestselling author of Deep South

In The Joys of Travel: And Stories That Illuminate Them, veteran travel writer Thomas Swick reflects on what he has identified as "the seven joys of travel": anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection, and heightened appreciation...