Explorers like to pretend that they are a select breed of people with iron nerve and an ability to endure terrible hardship.
In "Travels With Myself," Tahir Shah explores the romanticized image of explorers who often see themselves as a unique group endowed with exceptional bravery and resilience. This perception suggests that only a selected few possess the nerve required to face the challenges of exploration, leading to a kind of elitism among them.
Shah's commentary sheds light on the misconception surrounding the hardships faced by explorers. While they may indeed encounter difficulties,...