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The beauty and entitlement of traveling as a tourist

Code Switch

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Passport Privilege and Identity

This chapter explores the author's reflections on the challenges faced by immigrants in contrast to Western travelers, particularly through the lens of passport privilege. It examines the emotional complexities surrounding citizenship, identity, and the contrasting experiences of travel, emphasizing the disparities in mobility based on passport power dynamics. The narrative also critiques the linear development models that categorize nations and underscores the significance of reclaiming terms like 'third world' to reflect diverse perspectives.

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