Travel with Rick Steves · Saturday, September 19, 2026
During his appearance on 'Travel with Rick Steves,' Paul Theroux shared his philosophy on travel writing, emphasizing that the core of the experience is listening to people's stories rather than being the center of attention. He believes that travel is an act of observation and listening, not self-absorption.
“But over the years, I've learned that in travel, the thing that matters most is hearing people's stories.”
“Maybe making a friend of them, but also listening.”
“Not thinking that you're the focus of attention. It's not about you.”