on the road less travelled in Ireland and france

Writer Anthony Bourdain said: “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.”

Here are some of his travel suggestions:

• Eat at a local restaurant tonight.
• Get the cream sauce.
• Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar.
• Go somewhere you’ve never been.
• Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you.
• Have a negroni. Have two.
• Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways.
• Eat slowly.
• Check in on your friends.
• Enjoy the ride.