Explore. Experience. Engage.  How to Escape While Staying
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computerLeave the laptop behind, dump the mobile device and
otherwise abandon anything that could be called "always on" --
so goes a frequent recommendation to stressed vacationers. The
thinking is that if it's too easy to stay in touch via phone and
e-mail with work, social obligations and the daily grind, you'll
never really get away from it all.  Sounds like sound advice --
except that I'm not sure I agree. I have found that sacrificing
a little bit of free time to staying connected while traveling
typically makes exit and re-entry -- when the most draining work
of travel and vacationing takes place -- go much more smoothly.
In the end, checking in a few times during your vacation is a
small price to pay to avoid returning home to a chaotic swarm of
neglected responsibilities.  Wired Is as Wired Does Some folks
wouldn't take a walk without all their devices, while others
can't wait to je