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Curiosity Quote by Paul Theroux

“The travel impulse is mental and physical curiosity. It's a…” quote by Paul Theroux — Download Open image

“The travel impulse is mental and physical curiosity. It's a passion. And I can't understand people who don't want to travel.”

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