17 answers to “why travel?” Because to mark time in longitudinal slices and space in flag-shaped map pins announces a quiet conquest of sorts. Because hostels are paced with eager cots, squeaking mattresses, and shiny students telling fresh stories every day (and you name yourselves in countries dragging packs through shared rooms) Because a crisp summer dress, popping with daisies, is “uncommonly tidy, for a backpacker” Because time change loss of bearings are the surest access to a body that’s animal; loyal subject to the sun and the stars. Because cities ar...
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