International Cuisines in the United States
“Do we really want to travel in hermetically-sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico, and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonald’s? OR do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria’s mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly-grilled fish head? I know what I want. I want it all, I want to try everything once.”
– Anthony Bourdain
“Vagabonding is the ongoing practice of looking and learning, of facing fears and altering habits, of cultivating a new fascination in people and places – It is a process that starts at home.”
– Tim Ferriss
“Why learn world history? Because there is a test: The test will measure whether you are an informed, engaged, and productive citizen of the world. The test will judge your ability to think about things other than celebrity marriages, whether you will be easily persuaded by empty political rhetoric, and whether you will be able to place your life and your community in a broader context. The test will last your entire life, and it will be comprised of the millions of decisions that, when taken together, make your life yours. And everything – everything – will be on it.”
– John Green