“There are two kinds of travelers.  There is the kind who goes to see what there is to see and sees it, and the kind who has an image in his head and goes to out to accomplish it.  The first visitor has an easier time, but I think the second visitor sees more.  He is constantly comparing what he sees to what he wants, so he sees with his mind, and maybe even with his heart, or tries to……..My head was filled with pictures of Paris, mostly black and white, and I wanted to be in them.”

-Adam Gopnik, Paris to the Moon

I so always have an image in my head when I travel…a photo, a movie a book and day dream that I want to be in.  I loved this quote and this concept.  My friends are in Paris right now and I’m a little part jealous but mostly so happy for them as it is their virgin visit to the city of lights.

I love this travel book if your planning on going to Paris anytime soon.  And if you are not going anytime soon, the pictures are beyond perfect for an imaginary visit.