Quote by Susan Sontag

Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs.

Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs.

Summary

This quote suggests that for some individuals, travel serves as a way to gather a collection of photographs rather than an opportunity for personal growth or cultural immersion. It implies that these individuals prioritize capturing moments through their camera lens above experiencing or understanding the destinations they visit. Rather than venturing out to truly experience the world, their main goal is to accumulate a visual record of their travels.

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By Susan Sontag

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