Pico Iyer
"“And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, in dimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end."
- Pico Iyer, "Why We Travel"
About Pico Iyer
Pico Iyer, a literary nomad with roots spanning continents, weaves words that transcend borders and challenge our notion of belonging. Born in Britain to Indian parents and raised under California's golden sun, Iyer embodies the very essence of global citizenship he so eloquently explores. His journey from the hallowed halls of Eton, Oxford, and Harvard to the bustling streets of Kathmandu has shaped a mind uniquely equipped to decode our interconnected world.
Iyer's writing, honed through years of teaching at Harvard, strikes a delicate balance between intellectual rigor and poetic insight. His crowning achievement, Video Night in Kathmandu and Other Reports from the Not-So-Far East, isn't merely a travelogue—it's a kaleidoscopic view of Asia that shatters Western preconceptions and invites readers to see the world anew.
As a regular contributor to prestigious publications and a captivating presence at literary festivals, Iyer continues to challenge and inspire. His role as guest editor for the 2004 Best American Travel Writing solidified his status as a vanguard of the genre. Through his words, Iyer doesn't just describe the world—he reimagines it, inviting us all to become citizens of his borderless literary realm.
Recommended Books - Pico Iyer
Recommended Books - Pico Iyer
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