徐霞客出生时的明朝处于万历中期，社会相对稳定，尤其是靠近长江入海口的江阴因其便利的交通条 件，商品经济较为发达，百姓思想都相对开放一些。以王阳明为代表的知识分子提倡"知行合一"想必对 后来的徐霞客也产生了一定影响，与徐霞客同时代的董其昌更是直接提出了"读万卷书，行万里路"的思 想主张。受上述因素影响，徐霞客在少年时便立下了"丈夫当朝碧海而暮苍梧"的志向。 十五岁时，徐霞客参加了童子试，但没有考中，之后便再没参加过科举。在徐霞客十九岁的时候，父亲 徐有勉"遇盗扼而死，其（徐霞客）遇此大故，哀毁骨立……如白衣苍狗，愈复厌弃尘俗。欲问奇于名 山大川"。父亲的突然离去，让年少的徐霞客感叹世事无常，也更加坚定了他将有限的生命投入对自然 的探索中。 二十一岁时，刚过弱冠之年的徐霞客遵从内心志向，走上了"问奇于名山大川"的道路。只是因牵挂母 亲，"父母在，不远游，游必有方"，他多选择周边游览，"定方而往，如期而还"，短则数天，长则几个 月便返回家中。母亲王氏对儿子的出行非常支持，特意给他制作了一顶远游冠，以"壮其行色"。 （来源：天津日报） 转自：天津日报 徐霞客出生于南直隶常州府江阴县（现江阴市）。徐氏祖上曾为北宋开封府 ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the deep connection between reading and traveling, illustrating how both activities enrich human experience and understanding of the world [1][4]. Group 1: Historical Context - Ancient literati emphasized "recording scenery through literature," where they documented their travels and experiences, creating a tradition of intertwining reading and travel [1]. - The work of Yuan dynasty geographer Zhou Daguan, who documented the culture and history of the Khmer Empire, exemplifies the concept of "seeking scenery through books," leading to significant discoveries centuries later [2]. Group 2: Personal Experience - Modern travelers often carry books related to their destinations, enhancing their experiences by connecting historical narratives with personal journeys [3]. - The act of bringing a book on a trip serves to deepen the travel experience, allowing for a more profound understanding of both the scenery and one's inner self [3]. Group 3: Cultural Phenomenon - The trend of "bringing a book while traveling" has evolved into a popular cultural phenomenon, significantly influencing the tourism economy, particularly highlighted by the success of adaptations like "My Alashan" [4]. - This cultural shift transforms travel from merely observing landscapes to a more immersive experience of "reading landscapes," fostering a deeper understanding of both the world and oneself [4].