Quote by Jan Myrdal

Traveling is not just seeing the new; it is also leaving behind. Not just opening doors; also closing them behind you, never to return. But the place you have left forever is always there for you to see whenever you shut your eyes.

Traveling is not just seeing the new; it is also leaving beh

Summary

This quote encapsulates the multifaceted nature of traveling. It suggests that travel involves more than just experiencing new places; it also requires abandoning aspects of one's familiar life. Traveling means not only exploring new opportunities but also accepting that some doors must be closed forever. However, despite leaving a place, the memories and impressions remain, allowing one to mentally revisit that cherished location whenever they desire. This quote highlights the bittersweet reality of travel, acknowledging both the excitement of new adventures and the nostalgia for what is left behind.

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