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A Dilemma: People Who Haven’t Traveled but Talk Like They Have
A few days ago I had a conversation with some friends of mine that turned into an exchange of ideas about culture, international relations, government, being proud to be where you’re from, and...
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My 8 Tips for Better Road Trips
It’s been a little while since I talked about road trips, but seeing as how I just returned from a small one around Missouri, it seems like a good time to touch on some things that one should keep in...
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An Exploration of 4 of the Most Inspiring Quotes for Travelers
We all know that when we’re traveling it can be hard to put everything it is that we see and do and experience into words. And so, with the help of some people like Robert Louis Stevenson, Lin Yutang,...
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Airline Profile: American Airlines
Recently I flew American Airlines as a paid passenger for the very first time. You would have figured that at some point over the past nine years of me traveling bi-coastally that the airline, which...
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The Staycation: A Mental Break, Sans “Breaking the Budget”
Folks, winter is approaching, and we know exactly what that means. It’s vacation time. With Thanksgiving, the holidays and the New Year all a stone’s throw away, the winter season is a great...
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Photos with Locals
You’re walking around your new digs — a relatively-clean hotel, or maybe a flat you’re renting for a few weeks near the center of town — and you see it. The perfect photo opportunity. You run up to...
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Don’t Mess with Kolkata
I had never seen unabashed littering until I moved to Argentina. Sure, I had seen people throw candy bar wrappers on the ground. Maybe they’d leave their styrofoam cup on the park bench when they...
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How They Get Around
In the United States, we place a great deal of significance in the cars we drive. Our sense of independence and focus on standing out as individuals pushes us toward having the freedom and prestige...
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When Things Go Wrong
I’m sitting in my second taxi cab of the day, doing my best not to hit my head on the lower-than-usual interior and trying (with much futility) to unfurrow my brow. The only thing keeping my head up...
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Grounded Travel Freedom
I like flying. I like sitting by the window and watching the wings do their thing. Complicated servos and flaps shift in and out, up and down. They adjust wind-resistance and make use of science I...
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