The quote "Can we 'belong anywhere?' Should we try?" from Bill Bryson's book, The Best American Travel Writing 2016, explores the concept of belonging and the human experience of connection to places. It raises questions about our desire for community and how we seek to establish roots in various locations across the globe. Belonging often defines our identity, yet we may find ourselves drifting between cultures and environments.

This reflection encourages readers to examine their own journeys and the idea of belonging, suggesting that even if true belonging seems elusive, striving for it is part of the travel experience. Bryson’s work captures the essence of travel as not only a physical journey but also an emotional one, provoking thought about our place in the world and the significance of the connections we form along the way.