Travel Perspectives explores how travel reshapes the way we see the world — and ourselves. From cultural contrasts to personal awakenings, these essays reflect on identity, belonging, and the shifting meanings of freedom, home, and purpose in a globalised age.
I left Thailand hoping the Philippines would fill the void — Manila, Angeles, and Subic offered neon, noise, and nostalgia, but the reset never came. The bars are still there, but the magic is gone.
Every traveller carries an ancient fear — the risk of leaving the tribe. This reflection explores the evolutionary roots of wanderlust and anxiety, why stepping beyond familiar ground once meant exile, and how that instinct still shapes modern travel. To go is to break belonging, but also to rediscover freedom on the edge of the unknown.
Wanderlust often feels like truth — the call to move, to escape, to begin again. But sometimes it’s a mirage: a longing built from memory and marketing. This reflection explores how nostalgia distorts our idea of freedom, and why chasing the past can keep us from seeing the beauty in where we already stand.
Mass tourism in global hubs like Bangkok reflects the complexities of our shared human history and modern travel. Learn how to navigate the challenges, embrace diversity, and find peace amid the chaos