Hans Bodmer’sThe Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee is a charming and thought-provoking book that chronicles the author’s journey of a self-described eccentric older gentleman. His goal is as simple as it is ambitious: to traverse on foot from Zurich to Geneva, with his final destination being the Café de la Place in Meyrin. What might initially seem … Read more

Travel is often seen as a journey toward a destination, but Hans Bodmer’s The Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee offers a different perspective. The protagonist’s 12-day hike from Zurich to Geneva reveals that the act of wandering itself—not the arrival—is where true self-discovery happens. Embracing Aimlessness In Bodmer’s tale, the protagonist sets out with a loose plan … Read more