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Wandering

Are We Vacationing or Just Checking Boxes?

Leaving no time to relax means I need a vacation after my vacation.

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Jen Cook
May 19, 2025
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mountain ranges during daytime
Photo by Mike Kotsch on Unsplash

At our hotel in Mallorca, we walked past rows of Germans sunbathing like pros. They weren't in a hurry – unless you count the urgent shuffle to the bar for another drink. Meanwhile, we were rushing back and forth from our hotel to various other parts of the island, anxious to see everything we could while we had the oppor…

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