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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


The Bullshit of 'Life-Changing' Luxury Travel
Introduction The travel industry is filled with carefully curated illusions, wrapped in Instagram-worthy aesthetics and sold under the...

Paul Allen
5 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


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












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