Clark Kent (Superman) | Sean McCormick | classic travel game | Jaime Vogel
Homebodies
by
Chris WesslingHomebodies
. Photographs by Sean McCormick.
Funny how somebody who had never heard of
American
Way's Ultimate Road Warrior Search captured the essence of
this year's contest in just 11 words - and long before the
competition's debut. We can't help but think that in our
fifth Road Warrior competition, we struck a universal chord that
has resonated with travelers for decades, if not centuries. Namely,
that no matter where you go or how far you go, everyone carries a
bit of home with them or finds it on their travels. A home away
from home, if you will. The five people you'll meet in the
following pages were exceptional - and exceptionally articulate -
in answering the essay question we posed to all our readers:
"Besides home, there's no place like _____." Their answers were as
unique as each personality, a delicious mix of whimsy, insight,
wit, and charm. These five were just as fun when we played an
updated version of the classic travel game Twenty Questions with
them, proving beyond a doubt that a true road warrior is prepared
for anything, no matter how silly it may be. Frankly, we're
just glad we didn't have to make the final decision about who would
win the grand prize. We left that unenviable task to our readers,
and almost 40,000 of you voted online. Of the 9,188 entrants,
these five people shone the brightest, shedding a little light on
how to feel at home when you're really not.
Grand-Prize Winner
Jaime Vogel
I'm 28 years old, but I feel like I'm … Older when I'm on
the road, because it can get tiring. But at home I'm definitely my
age - young and single.
My first airplane trip was … When I was 18
months old and went to visit my grandparents in
Florida. When I was
two, I asked for my own luggage.
When I was a little girl, I wanted to grow up to
be … A doctor.
Five years from now, I want to … Have used
at least 500,000 of my AAdvantage miles.
Clark Kent (Superman) or Bruce Wayne
(Batman)? Clark Kent. We're both nerds.
If I'm having a party and have to prepare one
dish, it would be … I don't cook - I live in hotels.
Sing in the car or shower? Car. Often and
loudly.
My go-to song when I'm in the mood to belt out a
tune: "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John.
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