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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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Before the Last Page: Part 1
Maybe that’s the paradox of a life spent on the road — you lose things, you miss things, and yet you gain something unshakable in return. The distance teaches you that love does not always require presence, that bonds can stretch oceans and still hold firm, and that guilt, though heavy, can be a reminder that you dared to live fully. It is not about having it all, but about choosing deeply, and then standing by those choices. For me, that choice has always been motion, explor

Paul Allen
6 min read


Air Travel Etiquette: Get Your Sh*t Together
I’ve been traveling across countries, continents, and time zones for more than 25 years. I’ve seen the highs of hospitality and the absolute

Paul Allen
11 min read


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
7 min read


Rootless, Restless, and Real: The Nomad’s Crossroads
But what happens when that thrill dims? When the sunrises start to look the same, and the spontaneous conversations blur into one repetitive cycle of introductions? What happens when you're halfway across the world, surrounded by beauty, but unable to feel it anymore?
No one tells you how quickly novelty can turn into numbness. How the dream can morph into disillusionment—not because you chose wrongly, but because all things, even freedom, come with a cost.

Paul Allen
5 min read


The Empire’s Footprint: Raised on Glory, Schooled by the World
Introduction: The Legacy of Empire As a young boy growing up in Britain, the British Empire was painted as a beacon of progress, bringing...

Paul Allen
17 min read


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


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
5 min read


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
5 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


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
5 min read












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