The summer season in Europe brings with it a sense of excitement and adventure. It’s the time when many of us embark on holidays and vacations, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and creating cherished memories. The appeal of travelling to interesting and beautiful destinations cannot be denied: the prospect of escaping from our daily routines and the chance to bask in warm, sunny weather fuels our desire to wander.

However, as ancient philosophers like the Stoic Seneca remind us, there is a cautionary tale amidst the allure of constant movement. He quotes Lucretius, who eloquently stated, “Thus each man flees himself,” implying that even in our travels, we cannot truly escape from ourselves. In fact, the pursuit of external experiences and destinations may, at times, lead us further away from the happiness and contentment we seek.