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The Road Too Often Taken: A Return to the Ethics of Wandering

The Road Too Often Taken: A Return to the Ethics of Wandering

A reflection on overcrowded destinations presents a dilemma for the travel enthusiast along with an acknowledgement of our cognitive dissonance.

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Justin S. Bailey
Mar 15, 2024
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Aerial view of Diamond Head Crater in O’ahu, Hawaii. Photo by Savannah Rohleder on Unsplash

Two trails diverged on a Hawaiian island. And though I traveled both, one soured my mood, and the other lifted my spirits. And that made all the difference. Okay, forgive me. I’m not Robert Frost. I’m not sorry I traveled both roads either because I believe there …

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