Oh, who would choose to be a traveler? -- That anxious railway-guide unraveler Who spends his nights in berths and bunks, His days in chaperoning trunks; Who stands in line at gates and wickets To spend his means on costly tickets To Irkutsk, Liverpool and Yap And other dots upon the map.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being a traveling agent is tiring, expensive, and full of waiting.
- In plain terms
- Travel agents work hard, spend nights away, and deal with crowds.
- What can you take from it?
- The travel business is less glamorous and more stressful than it seems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would you choose this lifestyle?
- What do you give up to travel?
Another view
Travel can be joyful for those who love exploration.
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