Declining to Go the Long Distance
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Long distance doesn&#39;t mean much to a 17-year-old who can call friends in a dozen states and never have to worry how much it will cost, as long as she doesn&#39;t go over her wireless minutes.
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A few years ago, my life was roadworthy but lonely.
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I apologize for the neglect that I've had for this site these past two days. I've been a bit preoccupied with moving my entire life from one place to another (from an apartment to a house) - mostly by myself.
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Any time I drive to a place for the first time, I get directions. Sometimes I do this even if I've been there before. I'm always looking for an easier, quicker way to get from here to there.
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HERE was a time, not so long ago in my more carefree youth, when I was a dedicated backpacker. It went beyond the standard gapyear routine, and most summers I could be found in some distant corner of the globe, living the life of an adrenaline junkie.
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I have resisted commenting on this summer&#39;s weather in hopes that it would straighten itself out. Since that no longer seems possible, however, I feel compelled to offer some advice on the subject.
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It may take a lot of frequent-flier miles, a penchant for cold places, a tolerance of taxes and regular doses of chocolate, but happiness could be within reach. However, it's not where most people might expect.
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Travelling to a foreign country can be intimidating. There is often a language barrier, different rules and regulations to follow and sometimes a fear of the unknown.
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As travel has gotten harder, Web conferencing has gotten easier. All it takes is a broadband connection, a laptop and a Webcam. So why does anybody go anywhere any more?
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Options, beautiful options. How dost thou delay me?
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Here's hoping you won't have to choose between health and comfort.
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If you plan on visiting these places, you better act fast. They may not be there by the time you get around to booking your flight.
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I am not a fan of stationary bikes, not since I cracked my shin on the flywheel of a Tunturi that Eleanor and I wedged into our Philadelphia bedroom 20 years ago. After many years as a hatrack, it left the family not long ago, fetched by a neighbor from in front of our house. We spent more energy...
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The single biggest factor holding people like you back from fulfilling their dreams is unwillingness to take risks. Cycles aside, the high-tech job market will be booming for years to come; that's a safety net you should be taking advantage of.
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For some people, it&#39;s going to the dentist or even the doctor. For others, it&#39;s a bumpy plane ride or even something more down to earth, like that household chore which comes around a little too often.
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A long life can bring trouble, if you're not ready for it.
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I resisted shopping online for the longest time. I feared my credit card number would be stolen and that I would spend a few years of my life trying to explain that I did not buy a Hummer with my Visa card.