There is something about the idea of an encounter with nature that has a powerful hold on the American imagination -- an idea of independence, of self-reliance, self-sufficiency smf autonomy. These are ideas that lie very close to the heart of the cultural values we prize most, and that seem to be most threatened by the style of modern, urban, industrial society.Joseph L. Sax
That’s the difference between backpackers and holidaymakers. The former can’t help but invite hassle whilst the latter pays to escape it.Harry Whitewolf
Own only what you can always carry with you: known languages, known countries, known people. Let your memory be your travel bag.Alexandr Solzhenitsyn
If at some point you don’t ask yourself, ‘What have I gotten myself into?’ then you’re not doing it right.Roland Gau
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.James A. Michener
