Philosophy

Make Travel Meaningful Again: How to get Slow Travel Right

Travel is getting faster, cheaper and easier. This has made many destinations more accessible, but it has also led to a proliferation of superficial experiences. The typical traveler is now focused on whirlwind city 'breaks' and chasing the perfect snapshot for social media, packing their itineraries with popular attractions until it all blurs into a forgettable montage. The Slow...

Should I Go to Japan Again? The Value of Revisiting a Destination

One of the greatest appeals of travelling is novelty—the thrill of stepping into the unfamiliar, ready to fill a blank slate with new discoveries. Given how enormous the world is, the idea of revisiting a destination often feels counter-intuitive, or downright indulgent. Nevertheless, taking a return trip to a familiar place can be one of the most enlightening decisions...

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