The Misery of Being Far Away

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  02.21.02 | 12:08 AM ET

Thomas Dillon lives in Tokyo. When his stepfather fell into a coma during the holidays, Dillon had to endure a few maddening days before he could get to his bedside in Minnesota. He writes about his experience and the fate of those who live far away from loved ones in a recent story for the Japan Times. “[W]hen people make a commitment to living abroad, they also sign up for the inevitable—that sad and mad dash home, hopefully to catch one final moment with a fading loved one,” he writes.

Tags: Asia, Japan


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