DEAR ERIC: I have a friend I’ve known since high school. We are now in our 30s. Although we are different and have different interests, we have enough common ground to maintain our friendship. I’ve traveled extensively outside the country and she wants us to go on an international trip together. I do not want to, but I don’t know how to say it without hurting her feelings.

I can only make excuses for so long. She’ll find out I’ve traveled with other people. Our travel styles are different, our financial abilities are different and she embarrasses me in social situations. She also lacks common sense. Think Cousin Eddy from “National Lampoon”. How can I politely let her know a trip isn’t in the cards?

– Solo Traveler

DEAR TRAVELER: One of the most empowering lessons of my 30s was that som

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