Le Meccine

The Trouble With Being an Adult

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November 17th 2008
Sometimes I wish I were 18 again, looking to backpack across Europe after high school, or even 22, traveling after college. A lot more goes into a RTW trip when you are 33, married, and a professional. Gone are the days of asking if I can store my worldly possessions in someone’s closet. Instead, for those of you readers who ever consider doing this some day, and particularly for those who ar ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more