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´Mobility biographies´ research has highlighted how different forms of spatial mobilities co-evolve over the life course. Yet, so far, it has focused on (largely short-distance) daily travel behaviour, and relied on socio-psychological understandings of travel habits. In this conceptual chapter, I propose to extend the mobility biography approach to long-distance travel (LDT), arguing that this requires some adaptation. Given the nature of much LDT (infrequent, non-habitual, pre-planned 'breaks from routine') greater emphasis should be placed on life-long habituation and socialisation dynamics, i.e. how intensive patterns of LDT develop (or not) over the life course. Notably, the 'mobility links' between LDT and other forms of long-distance mobility (e.g. migration, multilocality) deserve particular attention, as they can be self-reinforcing. In the chapter, I focus in particular on three underlying mechanisms: i) the acquisition of skills and dispositions; ii) the development of spatially dispersed social networks; iii) the participation in distance-intensive social practices.

A genuine genius in the field of travel investigation and experience curating, meet Sherilyn S. Shem. Sherilyn's love of travel was sparked by her unquenchable curiosity, which she had since she was a little child. Her ambition to not only travel the globe on her own but also to lead other people on life-changing experiences that would make a lasting impression on them, developed as she matured. Sherilyn's voyage focused on making lifelong memories and amazing experiences, not merely seeing new locations. She set out on a quest to reinvent travel with an uncompromising commitment to her cause. Sherilyn expertly developed individualized itineraries that enabled visitors to fully experience local customs, cuisine, and tales since she had a natural awareness of many cultures and a great eye for hidden jewels. Her strength relied on her capacity to materialize trip aspirations. Each traveler's particular tastes were not only taken into account but also smoothly incorporated into their tour thanks to Sherilyn's sensitive attitude and diligent preparation. Sherilyn h

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