There is nothing as exciting like making the first travelling abroad. The idea of travelling to another strange environment seems like a dream come true when finally you find yourself in world of exploration. Many People find such experiences very exciting and would love to do it again and again. However some find it very disappointing and regretful adventures. It is in this wise Harrison analyzes her discussions with a large group of tourists, from the upper and middle classes especially.

Harrison tries to find out why such individuals invest in their financial, emotional, psychological and physical resources in this venture. With a number encounters, she was able to coil out a number of reasons; being quest for intimacy and connection, an expression of personal aesthetic,  an exploration of the world beyond what you call ‘home’.

From the touristic perspective, a number of social theories could be drawn ranging from current debates of authentic value and consumption. This book therefore is recommended to people in the domain of anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and, more generally, for anyone interested in tourism studies and travel writing.
Being a Tourist: Finding Meaning a Pleasure Travel has 272 pages.