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*The Goldfish Bowl Theory of Travel
This Christmas, I found myself quarantined in my room due to the flu. Though unfortunate, the spare time allowed me to rummage through my bookshelf, where I came across an old book on travel and famous quotes. It turned out to be the perfect companion for an imaginative journey, and it inspired me to put my thoughts on travel into words.
Travel comes in many forms. As one of my favorite authors, Kotaro Sawaki, once said, âThere is no hierarchy in travel; every journey has its own value.â I wholeheartedly agree. Yet, I believe that how we travel affects the âresolutionâ of our understanding of a destination.
I call this the Goldfish Bowl Theory. For instance, organized tours and cruises, though safe and hassle-free, often resemble the perspective of a goldfish peering out of its bowlâonly seeing curated, tourist-oriented views. On the other hand, backpackers, while freer, may find their understanding limited by short stays or language barriers, akin to stray cats navigating unfamiliar streets. Long-term stays like expatriation or study abroad may finally elevate one to the level of an "outsider" truly immersed in the local culture.
This isnât about ranking forms of travel but rather recognizing the limits of what we perceive. In todayâs social media-driven world, itâs easy to mistake curated snapshots for the full picture. As Sawaki suggests, âWhatever form it takes, just go on a journey.â For me, the ideal trip involves walking on my own two feet, feeling the breeze and scents of the land. This Christmas, confined to my room, I found myself dreaming of such a journey with my wife someday.