There are probably more annoying things than being hectored about African development by a wealthy Irish rock star in a cowboy hat, but I can't think of one at the moment.

All politicians, even the most idealistic ones, are looking for money, sucking up to rich people.

Travel is a state of mind. It has nothing to do with existence or the exotic. It is almost always an inner experience.

It is almost axiomatic that the worst trains take you through magical places.

One of the cardinal principles of Buddhism, the principle of neglect.

I don't look down on tourism. I live in Hawaii where we have 7 million visitors a year. If they weren't there, there would be no economy. So I understand why a tourist economy is necessary.

I am happy being what I am.