Rob Long

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The fussiness of small portions and fancy wine

Rob Long · October 24, 2026 7:47 am

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When another’s fear is our entertainment

Rob Long · October 17, 2026 7:54 am

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Let’s learn from the younger generation on ditching smartphones

Rob Long · October 11, 2026 6:56 am

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When not to stew over that unearned b-plus

Rob Long · October 4, 2026 5:05 am

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When hobbies, obsessions, and eccentricities take over late middle age

Rob Long · September 27, 2026 5:15 am

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Learning to love those who misuse the language

Rob Long · September 19, 2026 5:05 am

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The Hardy Boys shows us how childhood has changed

Rob Long · September 13, 2026 5:05 am

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The irresistible lure of duty-free shopping

Rob Long · August 30, 2026 5:15 am

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An international journey reveals America does most things right

Rob Long · August 23, 2026 5:05 am

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When a slow trip can have great rewards

Rob Long · August 16, 2026 2:05 pm

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What ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ can teach us about banking

Rob Long · August 2, 2026 5:30 am

Damrak Street in central Amsterdam on 5 May, 2025. (Getty Images)

When traveling to Amsterdam, attend to the locals’ accents

Rob Long · July 25, 2026 5:00 am