"Thoughtful Traveling" ~ February 1, 2016
Channel: Stan McGahey
Date: 01/02/2016

URL: https://youtu.be/8DEQyDFklLo

Hello Again Thoughtful Travelers!  Welcome to today’s thought for February 1, 2016. 

It’s by Rene Descartes, the Frenchman who was known as the “Father of Modern Philosophy.  He lived from 1596 to 1650.

 “Traveling is almost like talking with men of other centuries.”

So what are your thoughts on today’s quote? Here’s mine:

“Many places around the world have natural and cultural settings that remind us of older times.  There are ancient ruins, colonial cities, and the “old towns” that are well-preserved and remain a vibrant part of modern cities.  There are also rustic and pristine landscapes with ancient views that have remained undeveloped.  In rural areas, especially in remote locations, such as valleys, islands, and other destinations-off-the-beaten path, people still live the traditional way of life and are happy to share their customs with you.”

Now…here’s the list of all the sources quoted in February.  I hope you’ll stop by each day to enjoy all the interesting and insightful things they have to say.  And leave a comment.  I’d like to hear your thoughts too.  Thanks, and see you tomorrow!

February 1-29, 2016 (entries listed by date and source):
01  Rene Descartres              
02  Yogi Berra                      
03  Dave Mathews Band  
04  George Santayana
05  (African Proverb)  
06  Daniel Boorstin             
07  Michel de Montaigne   
08  (Korean Proverb)          
09  Helen Hayes                  
10  J. R. R. Tolkien       
11  G. K. Chesteron
12  Lord Dunsany
13  (The Dhammapada)
14  (Japanese Proverb)
15  James Michener
16  Oliver Goldsmith
17  (Unknown)
18   Hillaire Belloc
19   Kin Hubbard
20  Will Rogers
21  Isabelle Eberhardt
22  Socrates
23  Sri Sathva Baba
24  Thomas Jefferson
25  Charles Louis de Secondat
26  (Quran: Al-Hujurat/13)
27  William Least Heat Moon
28  Saint Augustin of Hippo
29  Samuel Butler

Presented by Dr. Stan McGahey.  Want to learn how the tourism industry works? View my free series of short, narrated PPTs on a variety of important topics, entitled “Demystifying Tourism” on YouTube.