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Travelosophers homeworker Carl Hogan makes leap into retail with shipping container agency in 'recycled shopping village'

Interview
Dea Jusufi
22 January 2026

A homeworking agent has made the leap into retail after opening his his first shop in North Wales's "first recycled shopping village".

Headshot of Travelosopher travel agent Carl Hogan
(Credit: Carl Hogan)

Hogan worked in aviation before transitioning to travel consultancy (Credit: Carl Hogan)

Gwespyr-based Carl Hogan and his wife Gemma have been running the shop, called Travelosophers by Carl Hogan, since 6 November. He told TTG customers have been ”pleasantly surprised” by his unique setup in Abakhan Village.

"There’s 11 converted shipping containers here, which house several independent businesses – including mine,” he explained. “There’s a tattoo artist, a gardener, a kitchen designer, a beauty salon. It’s a nice little community.”