The Words of Pico Iyer Accompany Airbnb Ad
From Airbnb
“Over the last year, we’ve invited dozens of photographers to take trips on Airbnb with their family and friends, and capture their trips on film. Each trip has been unique, but they all share the magic of hosted travel, which begins with taking a plunge. This latest film sets the words of travel writer Pico Iyer against photos taken by a collection of photographers who’ve traveled on Airbnb.”
“The secret point of travel is to take a plunge, to venture into uncertainty.” —Pico Iyer
Pico Iyer is best known for his travel writing. He is the author of numerous books on crossing cultures including Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk and The Global Soul. An essayist for TIME since 1986, he also publishes regularly in Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times and other publications. He has appeared at the 2017 and 2019 Festivals.
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