A Declaration
"Anti-luxury" doesn't mean rejection of comfort or care. It refers to a critique of how luxury is often framed, sold, and performed. This site examines the language and incentives of the travel industry from the inside. We focus on restraint, attention, and relationship rather than status or access.
What we notice when we stop trying to capture or optimize experience.
Genuine connection over transactional encounters packaged as "experiences."
The wisdom to know that more isn't better, and exclusivity isn't quality.
What We Write
Core philosophy pieces that define our position.
Critical analysis of luxury travel practices.
Better approaches that prioritize depth.
Personal reflections from two decades in travel.
Responses to mainstream travel narratives.
Latest Writing
Anti-luxury travel isn't about poverty tourism or discomfort. It's about rejecting the narrative that authentic experiences can be purchased, packaged, and posted for likes. It's about traveling as if the place matters more than the photo.
