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"Maybe travel doesn’t change who you are. Maybe it briefly removes who you’ve been required to be."

Tara Shore

Who Are You When No One Knows You? How Travel Changes Identity and Self-Perception

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The Modern Muse

No 24

July

From the Archive

July

Out of Office is a travel issue and a celebration of what happens when you step away from your life, the way your thoughts shift,...

April 2026

Terms & Conditions, the April issue of The Modern Muse Magazine, explores the unspoken rules, invisible contracts, and the fine print of being a woman...

January 2026

Welcome to Burn After Reading: Your invitation to confront the truths we keep hidden, the thoughts we never send, the confessions we whisper to ourselves,...

September 2025

This September, The Modern Muse Magazine celebrates the enduring magic of print, pausing to honour stories that hold weight, beauty, and lasting impact. Marking two...

July 2025

This July, The Modern Muse celebrates Melbourne as The City of Art, where winter ignites creativity across fashion, culture, and design. From glowing gallery nights...

May 2025

This May, we’re embracing the beauty of slowing down - finding joy in small rituals, choosing ease over urgency, and celebrating a life that feels...

April 2025

This April, dive into the world of trends - what’s in, what’s next, and what’s making waves. Trend Setter unpacks the conversations, fashion, and must-have...

March 2025

This March, The Modern Muse Magazine celebrates the power of women as we pay tribute to International Women’s Day. The Girls Club is your invitation...