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problems , such as toiletry needs and other questions . Smith said that she is often a safety blanket for her group , especially when something unexpected happens .
As Smith has continued , she ’ s learned from a lot of unexpected things . From getting through crowded Finland airports to dealing with some of the minor dangers of traveling , like pickpocketing , Smith said that she ’ s learned a lot and puts her experience to use for her group .
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“ Every trip I take , I learn something ,” Smith said .
When she ’ s around , she said , there ’ s nothing to worry about while traveling . Not to mention , she added , the added safety in traveling with a group .
“ I go with them , I ’ m also the person who signs them up for their extra excursions ,” Smith said . “ When you do one of these trips , you don ’ t worry about a thing .”
With so many regular members of her club making
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bonds with each other and new friendships , Smith said that she always tries to get the most out of each trip for her group , with excitement powering them through the early morning and late into the evening while they travel .
“ We start early and finish late ,” Smith said . “ It ’ s a lot of energy , a lot of fun !”
Working through Collette , a travel tour company , Smith said that she prefers them over some of the offers that she has received from
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other entities , saying that she ’ s been with them long enough that she ’ s able to customize trips to her liking .
From smaller trips to overnight stays to trips that ’ ll never involve any flights , Smith said that she wants people to have every opportunity to travel how they like alongside a group of new friends .
“ Anything to keep people social ,” Smith said . “ The number one reason people live longer is socialization .”
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