Famous quote by Ella Maillart

The true traveller is the one urged to move about for physical, aesthetic, intellectual as well as spiritual reasons

"The true traveller is the one urged to move about for physical, aesthetic, intellectual as well as spiritual reasons"

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This quote by Ella Maillart speaks with the idea that travelling is more than just a physical journey. It is an experience that can be delighted in on numerous levels. The true traveller is one who is encouraged to check out for physical, aesthetic, intellectual and spiritual factors. Physical travel can be a method to check out the world and experience various cultures, landscapes and environments. Visual travel can be a method to value the appeal of the world, from the splendour of nature to the intricacies of art and architecture. Intellectual travel can be a way to discover various cultures, histories and philosophies. Spiritual travel can be a method to check out one's own beliefs and worths, and to acquire a much deeper understanding of the world. All of these reasons can be integrated to produce a genuinely improving experience for the real tourist.

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This quote is written / told by Ella Maillart between February 20, 1903 and March 27, 1997. He/she was a famous Writer from Switzerland. The author also have 35 other quotes.
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