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“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– Saint Augustine
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The Truth About Travel, Identity, and Community
One of the saddest developments I’ve witnessed is the increasing need to label everything — every traveler, every experience, every identity. Instead of coming together under the beautiful shared banner of exploration, we divide ourselves by race, gender, and background, as if those distinctions define our worthiness or experience as travellers. This fragmentation is not empowering; it’s limiting.

Paul Allen
10 min read


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
8 min read


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
14 min read


Reclaiming the True Meaning of Travel
To truly experience the transformative power of travel, stop treating it as a way to “prove” yourself to others. Travel isn’t about accumulating places; it’s about cultivating experiences that matter to you. Slow down. Let go of the pressure to constantly move on to the next destination.

Paul Allen
4 min read


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
6 min read


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


No Travel No Life - Planet Earth
Embarking on our own journeys is essential, for it is through travel that we unravel the depths of our humanity and witness the breathtaking

Paul Allen
6 min read


The Ocean is Where I Belong - Planet Earth.
My journey with the ocean began in the innocence of childhood, seated in a small boat alongside my late grandfather, venturing into the vast

Paul Allen
7 min read


Pearl of the Pacific - Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico.
When I tell people I lived in Sinaloa I can see their brain working overtime and the first thing that comes from their mouths is the...

Paul Allen
10 min read


Cidade de Deus - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Later in the evening it was time to hit Pedro do Sol for a true insight to the party vibe that Rio has to offer where you will be immersed i

Paul Allen
8 min read
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