Translation #2

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Translation Original:

Certains veulent faire de leur vie une œuvre d’art, je compte en faire un long voyage. Je n’ai pas l'intention de me proclamer explorateur. Je ne veux ni conquérir les sommets vertigineux, ni braver les déserts infernaux. Je ne suis pas aussi exigeant. Touriste, ça me suffit. Le touriste traverse la vie, curieux et détendu, avec le soleil en prime. Il prend le temps d'être futile. De s’adonner à des activités non productives mais enrichissantes. Le monde est sa maison. Chaque ville, une victoire.

Translation Complete:

Certain people want to make their life into a work of art, I plan to make mine a long voyage. I have no intention of proclaiming myself an explorer. I want neither to conquer dizzying heights, nor to brave the infernal deserts. I am not so demanding. Tourist, that suffices for me. The tourist traverses life, curious and calm, with the sun as an added bonus. He takes time to be frivolous. To dedicate himself to unproductive but enriching activities. The world is his home. Each city, a victory.

Translation Explanation:

Certains veulent faire de leur vie une œuvre d’art, je compte en faire un long voyage.

Certain people want to make their life into a work of art, I plan to make mine a long voyage.