"I have indeed - praise be to God - attained my desire in this world, which was to travel through the earth, and I have attained in this respect what no other person has attained to my knowledge."

"I saw a mountain in this land that was made entirely of salt. It was a truly astonishing sight."

"Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller."

"In India, I met a yogi who stood on one leg for twelve years. When I asked why, he said it was to get closer to God. I think he was just mad."

"The people of this city are very skilled in craftsmanship. They make beautiful pottery and intricate textiles."