Children Quote by Paul Theroux
“I grew up in an era of thinking of travel as escape. The idea that you could conceivably have a new life, go somewhere, fall in love, have little children under the palm trees.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux, 1975
Travel is portrayed as a means of reinventing oneself, seeking love and family in exotic places.
In simple terms: Travel offers a chance to start anew.
Embrace travel as personal transformation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relocating for work
- long‑term backpacking
- digital nomad lifestyle
- expatriate family life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of a new life are you truly seeking?
- How do you balance romantic fantasies with real responsibilities?
Idealizing travel can overlook practical challenges and cultural complexities.