Airports and hotels are more than functional spaces for travel and accommodation; they are profound psychological landscapes where freedom, anonymity, and emotional safety intersect. They offer a unique blend of liberation and protection, intimacy without entanglement, and escape without consequence. Understanding this complex allure can deepen our appreciation of the human need for refuge and the ways we seek comfort in impermanence. Whether for the weary traveler or the restless soul, these transient spaces provide a rare sanctuary—a place to be free, invisible, and temporarily at home. Why I Love Airports, Hotels: Impermanence as Escape