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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
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Expat or Immigrant: Living Abroad Beyond Labels
Beyond the First Step When you leave your home behind to live abroad, nobody really prepares you for how the world will try to define...

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
5 min read
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Remarkable women in the world of exploration and adventure (revised and edited)-That should be celebrated everyday.
Women should always be held in the highest regard, not just as second-class citizens, but as the powerful, influential individuals they are.

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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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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The Jewel of Baja - Todos Santos, B.C.S. Mexico.
After a wonderful few years in Mazatlan I felt it was time to move on and nestled on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Todos Santos

Paul Allen
15 min read
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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
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