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“That won't be necessary,” the gentleman said with a smile. “Jan will be fine. I'd shake
your hand, but as you can see, I'm covered with flour! And I should really get back to the
biscuits. But I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance!”
Hannah smiled to herself as she went back to talk to Angela and receive her assignments
for the day. There was something very pleasant and light about Jan. He seemed so happy.
Hannah had heard that Dutch people were very friendly—what could she do to bring some
of that lightness into her own life?
In the United States, vacations are often something separate from regular life. These va-
cations are enjoyable, but too often they fade in our memories without leaving any lasting
effects on our lives. For example, before I learned to
Travel Every Day
, I visited the Ba-
hamas twice with no discernible effect on my worldview: it was a nice beach, nothing more
nor less. My goal in writing this topic is to show you that much more is possible. I want
to help you plan and enjoy an international trip in such a way that 1) every day becomes
a trip to your destination, 2) the trip itself becomes a life-changing experience, and 3) the
memory of the trip stays with you forever, allowing you to mentally revisit your destination
whenever you choose.
