How long before we're able to travel in isolation?

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8-06-2008 @ 6:48PM

Jenny said...

I suffer from claustrophobia, but I'd risk it to travel like this. One of the most anxiety-provoking aspects of solo travel with me is losing my personal space. I don't like TALKING to strange people, much less being forced into close proximity with them for 4 or 5 or more hours on a plane.

A recent air travel highlight? First class from LAX to DTW on Northwest. Red eye flight. Guy next to me, middle-aged, business-y dressed. Listened to Billy Idol on his headphones (loudly - I could hear them easily through MY headphones) and SANG ALONG and TAPPED the armrest ALL NIGHT LONG. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep - which had been the REASON I had booked first class in the first place!

I just don't like other people, and if I could lessen my exposure to them during travel, all the better!

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