In a world where the pursuit of “authentic travel” has become a coveted badge of honour, being a tourist comes with a sense of shame. The commercialisation of tourism has birthed an industry that promises curated adventure—an oxymoron that has us believing that discovery can be neatly packaged and pre-arranged. Handheld exploration through guided tours… Continue reading In Defence of the Tourist: The Paradox of ‘Authentic Travel’ in the Age of Commercialisation
Month: November 2023
Visual Diary of My Semester in Europe
Home Is Where I Am
Home is where I am. It’s the place I inhabit. Call me shallow—home moves with me. It’s really not that deep. We constantly project ourselves onto our surroundings and what I see around me becomes home to me. The cold is now home. Bright orange is home. Cora is home. Metz is home. In the… Continue reading Home Is Where I Am