Chandler Burr on the disappointments of sightseeing

“I hate looking at monuments. I hate waking up in the morning and thinking, ‘Oh! Today we’re gonna visit this abbey.’ We don’t do it at home, why should we do it abroad? The only thing I’m interested in is people, views, restaurants, and a clean, warm place to crap, as What’s-his-name said. You never meet real people when you’re touristing.”
–Chandler Burr, The Emperor of Scent (2003)

Posted by | Comments (3)  | August 23, 2010
Category: Travel Quote of the Day


3 Responses to “Chandler Burr on the disappointments of sightseeing”

  1. Sage Says:

    I’ve just started reading Phil Cousineau, “The Art of Pilgrimage?” Has anyone read this?

  2. Nicolaï Says:

    Museums are the go-to example of wasted traveling.

  3. Roger Says:

    This sounds a bit extreme. Can’t we do it all, and include some monuments?