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Navigating Identity Through Travel and Relocation
Travel is one of the rare experiences that simultaneously expands and distills us. It pushes us outside our comfort zones while drawing us deeper into who we are when no one’s looking. This duality is what makes it such a rich teacher. The road strips away our titles, routines, and labels. In that void, we meet ourselves—not the curated version, but the raw, evolving self.

Paul Allen
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Expat or Immigrant: Living Abroad Beyond Labels
You start to see how perception shapes everything. "Expat" often conjures an image of floating above — a remote worker sipping cappuccinos under European skies, or a retiree basking under tropical sun. "Immigrant" conjures struggle — grinding, surviving, pushing uphill with everything stacked against you. One word whispers freedom. The other echoes hardship. But life abroad — real life — isn't so neatly divided.

Paul Allen
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The Family We Find on the Road: The Power of Connection in a Nomadic Life
For those of us who live on the road, family is not a fixed entity—it is fluid, boundless, ever-evolving. We are pieces of every person we h

Paul Allen
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Nomad V's the Observer - Planet Earth
I’d rather walk the streets there at night than be in a rowdy East London pub after a football match. Yet, because of media-driven narrativ

Paul Allen
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Racism on the Road: The Brutal Truth About Travel and Systemic Inequality
Privilege in travel is not just about money—it’s about perception. A white traveler is often seen as a welcome guest, a harmless wanderer, a

Paul Allen
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Cruise Ships, Luxury Vacations, and the Wandering Monkey Way: What It Really Means to Travel
Luxury travel exists in a different realm. It isn’t about escape—it’s about experiencing the world without sacrificing comfort. Unlike cruises, it allows for choice. Travelers can stay in stunning hotels and still immerse themselves in local culture. But that depends on how they approach it.
There’s a big difference between staying in a high-end lodge while truly exploring a place and never leaving the infinity pool. Luxury travel can be authentic, but it often isn’t. Resort

Paul Allen
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Blind Faith, Broken Systems: How Religion, Politics, and Racism Keep Us Divided
Over time, both institutions began to change. Religion, once rooted in spirituality and self-discovery, became a means of societal control.

Paul Allen
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My Top 20 Travel tips - Planet Earth
Meeting fellow travelers is one of the best parts of the journey, but some of the most valuable connections you’ll make are with locals and

Paul Allen
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Beyond the Hashtag: Why Solo Travel Doesn’t Need a Label
How We’ve Forgotten That Solo Travel Isn’t New
Traveling alone is as old as humanity itself. For thousands of years, people have wandered i

Paul Allen
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Sunrise or Sunset? - Planet Earth
Now, as for my personal preference, I must confess a deep affection for sunrises. There's a profound significance in greeting the dawn—a tim

Paul Allen
4 min read
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