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10 Things I Want to Do This Summer

June 21, 2011
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In celebration of the summer solstice, I have been thinking about places I want to visit this summer. With each new year, summer only seems shorter and more precious. I like to pretend that the last day of summer is the end of the world, which means that I have to do my best to make the most of the remaining time.

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Questions of Travel

June 6, 2011
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My wise mother told me that traveling is not as important as I make it out to be. It’s not the answer to my “stuckness”. At some point in your life, she explained, you realize that you will never find what you are seeking away from your loved ones and your home.

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The Luxury of Getting Lost

October 22, 2010
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The possibility of getting lost excites me. I’m thrilled when I have to drive to a new location, take a new bus route, find an address in Manhattan, or even get from an airport to my hotel in a strange city. Having to be your own guide is the best way to recruit all your senses.

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Taking Comfort in the Looming Landscape

October 7, 2010
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Though I was completely immersed in the sights and sounds of Denver, CO – tall buildings, heavy traffic, public transportation, and vibrant social life – I was constantly reminded, by the mountains in the distance, that this was an unlikely city, one that had been carved into a rough terrain.

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Where Are You, Captain Obvious?

September 10, 2010
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Using the PATH, my commute lasted 50 minutes. I was traveling 50 minutes to go 1.5 miles. As you can imagine, I was frustrated. This is ridiculous, I thought. About a week ago, I was researching public transportation for traveling to my job at Rutgers and suddenly began to wonder about the buses that stop in my neighborhood.

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