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The Pleasures of Academic Travel

As the purpose of a professor's work trips has changed, so has the nature of the accommodations

By PAULA M. KREBS

A decade and a half into my career, I have realized that much of the quality of the work I do away from home hinges on the quality of my accommodations.

I used to travel mainly for research; now my work trips mostly center on conferences,...

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