Objects Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel

Alain de Botton, Britain’s most popular philosopher, has made his name tackling some of life’s biggest questions. In The Art of Travel, he considers why we travel and what we can learn along the way, while exploring the reasons behind travel-related disappointments and anxieties. The book mixes personal thoughts on everything from airports to holiday romances with insights from some of history’s greatest writers, artists and thinkers, including Flaubert, Wordsworth and Van Gogh. Filled with witty anecdotes and profound remarks, it offers an entertaining account of travelling for pleasure and how we might do it better. Ideal as we head into summer holiday season.