"The people of Sumatra eat dogs, which I found disgusting. But when I tried it, it was not so bad."

"The inhabitants of this country are all polytheists, and they worship idols. They have a temple where they perform their rites."

"On the bank of the Nile opposite Old Cairo is the place known as The Garden, which is a pleasure park and promenade, containing many beautiful gardens, for the people of Cairo are given to pleasure an…"

"Traveling offers you a hundred roads to adventure, and gives your heart wings!"

"The people of this city are very hospitable. They invited me into their homes and fed me delicious meals, even though I was a stranger."