Travel Quote

I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Bill Bryson

A hazy day in Seoul, South Korea

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  1. it is a good quote and applies to so many places–but in my personal experience in a few of the odder spots in the world we have lived, I’d remove “childlike” and just say ‘wonder….😳

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  4. The feeling of being in a country where you don’t understand the language or customs, where everything is new and unfamiliar, can indeed evoke a sense of childlike wonder and curiosity. I have always loved Bill Bryson’s travel quotes as they are often full of wit and insightful observations. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx

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  5. Am smiling – I am such a practical creature who has had to travel around the world at fast speeds on business much of the past . . . methinks the needed ‘practicalities’ hit me ere ‘wonderment’ 🙂 !

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  7. I had to google Bill Bryson … and he looks like a man whose books I will enjoy (especially under the descriptions of “fun” & “travel”). Thank you, Tricia, your travel quote has revealed a new author to me.

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