You show up in Paris, and on the drive from the airport to the hotel you're like, 'This is so cool! I want to see something! I want to go to the Eiffel Tower!' And then you leave the next morning. You think, Oh, I didn't get to do anything. I tell people: I've been just about everywhere, but I've seen nothing.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difference between merely visiting a place and actually experiencing it. It illustrates the notion that rushing through travel destinations without truly engaging with the surroundings can result in a lack of meaningful experiences. The author suggests that even though they may have physically been to various places, their lack of connection and immersion prevented them from truly seeing and appreciating the true essence of those locations.

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