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Because it hurts less than having a tooth pulled.

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For long distances I’m going with plane.

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Even though air travel isn’t half as much fun as it used to be.

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It’s odd how much I miss those rubber chicken dinners now that all you get is a packet of dry as toast cookies.

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But while the views out the window can be spectacular, I do prefer driving when it comes to setting your own schedule and stopping at will for local points of interest. Some of the best things we’ve found and seen have been well off the beaten path.

Cruise ships? Never. Floating germ factories crammed full of people with whom I don’t want to converse no less vacation.

Trains? Like them for day trips but no cramped overnight bunks and minuscule bathrooms for this chicka.

How about you?

What’s your preferred method of travel…