Air travel excites many people, but it also frustrates just as many. Author Steve Burgess takes a humorous look at both perspectives in his new book, Booking: The Joys and Perils of Travel.
“When you're at the airport, you go from pedestrian to Pegasus, but in the process you get a little taste of everyday life in a medium-security prison,” Burgess told CTV News in an interview Friday. He told The Atlantic's Todd Battis. “I feel more ashamed of my behavior at the airport than anywhere else, because I end up losing it.”
In this book, Burgess takes a long-term view of travel, and how airline tickets have changed from being luxurious but expensive for a select few to becoming more accessible. is being considered.
“Travel has changed and people say it has changed for the worse, but the other thing is that there are so many more people flying because flights are more affordable,” he said. . “The era of group travel.”
Burgess said travel often changes people's worldview, but in modern times it also comes with new risks and even responsibilities.
“It's a noble idea. It tries to broaden horizons, and I believe in that. It's just that things are more complicated now because there are issues that people didn't have at the time. ” he said. “There are a lot of emissions that can desecrate these places that we should be grateful for.”
Mr Burgess said people looking to explore while also being mindful of their carbon footprint should consider looking to their own backyards.
“If you really want to be a mindful tourist, it's best to keep your emissions low and stay local,” he says.
