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5 Simple Ways To Conquer Your Fear Of Flying

5 Simple Ways To Conquer Your Fear Of Flying

Has flying kept you from exploring the world? Here’s some easy ways to help you get over your fear.

For years I found excuses not to travel out of the country. It cost too much. I had to finish my education. I simply couldn??™t go when the weather was cold.

The truth of the matter, however, was that I was afraid to fly.

This went on until my desire to explore the world overpowered my innate fear of rising above the clouds in a steel soda straw. So I had a few martinis and hopped on a flight out of the United States.

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6 Simple Ways To Beat The Post-Travel Blues

6 Simple Ways To Beat The Post-Travel Blues

Several years ago I spent seven months living in France. The country of baguettes, berets and brie became my new home.

One day however, I was forced to return to the United States. I was happy to go home and see my family, drink Northwest microbrews and be with my friends again.

On my flight home however, something strange happened.

As we neared the Seattle airport, the sounds of the airplane went silent; for a moment I was left only with myself and the sensation of descending.

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