The Chinese say that there is no scenery in your home town. They're right. Being in another place heightens the senses, allows you to see more, enjoy more, take delight in small things; it makes life richer. You feel more alive, less cocooned.
A Glimpse of Eternal Snows: A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas (ed. Bradt Travel Guides, 2012) - ISBN: 9781841624358