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    • November 16, 2020
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What It's Like to Travel to Italy

Traveling to Italy During COVID

  • April 9, 2021
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If you've been following along with our travels in real-time, you'll know that we've been in Italy for about a week starting in Southern Tuscany, moving up to the charming town of…

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Mini Guide to Paros, Greece

GREECE: Your Mini Guide to Paros

  • March 2, 2021
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Sandwiched between Naxos and Antiparos in the Cycladic island chain sits the picturesque island of Paros. The island has a rich history that is largely overshadowed by the island's modern-day glamorous edge.…

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#AskVirtuoso: Rebooting Travel in 2021

  • February 26, 2021
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I was incredibly honored to be included as a co-host for the #AskVirtuoso Twitter chat held yesterday. Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with…

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HOTEL INSIDER: A Stay at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Tanzania

HOTEL INSIDER: A Stay at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Tanzania

  • February 25, 2021
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Situated between Kilimanjaro Airport and the town of Arusha, Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge brings absolute peace and tranquility to an Arusha-centered stay. With its lush, picturesque surroundings, lodge vibes, and perfectly appointed…

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HOTEL INSIDER: A Stay at Gibb's Farm, Karatu, Tanzania

HOTEL INSIDER: A Stay at Gibb’s Farm, Tanzania

  • February 9, 2021
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  • Adventure Travel, Hotel Insider, Luxury Travel, Tanzania
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Situated within the town of Karatu on the outskirts of Ngorongoro Conservancy Area is Gibb's Farm, a perennial favorite for travelers and a 'sanctuary for the senses in Tanzania'. With cottage-style accommodations,…

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Shannon Kircher

Welcome and thank you for joining along for my adventures. I began documenting my travels in 2009 on my former site, The Traveling Scholar, and six years later transitioned my globetrotting experiences here as I continue to juggle traveling the world with enjoying a full-time career in hospitality on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. I hope you find inspiration, information and insight in my corner of the world. My name is Shannon and this is my never-ending journey.

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