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About Admin

Shannon is the founder and editor of The Traveling Scholar. She is a social media enthusiast with a passion for travel and intercultural relations. She holds a MSc in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics.

Bachelorette Snapshots

Okay, okay. I’m at behind on updates but we’ve been so on the go that it’s been difficult to compile all of my photos and stories from the past five days. What a whirlwind! I’m currently in Mexico but thought … Continue reading Continue reading «Bachelorette Snapshots»

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Let the celebrations begin!

Back in Cali for a bachelorette weekend!Continue reading «Let the celebrations begin!» Continue reading

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SXM x2

Second time to St. Martin in four days; once for work and once to catch our early morning flight. So excited to begin our week of celebrations with friends and family!Continue reading «SXM x2»

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Exploring Festival del Mar

Enjoying our first cultural experience at the 6th Annual Festival del Mar in Island Harbour.Continue reading «Exploring Festival del Mar» Continue reading

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Lessons in conservation

Never have I been so excited about rainfall. I woke up yesterday morning, turned on the tap to brush my teeth and nothing happened. I could hear the water trying to make its way out of the tap and could … Continue reading Continue reading «Lessons in conservation »

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Booked: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley

Our booking’s for Peru are getting finalized and our planning is officially underway. Continue reading «Booked: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley» Continue reading

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Amazon Revisited: Cruising the river

Looking at booking an Amazon River cruise! Viva Peru!Continue reading «Amazon Revisited: Cruising the river» Continue reading

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Planning for Peru: Amazon Tour

Planning for Peru: exploring the Amazon and trying to choose the best option.Continue reading «Planning for Peru: Amazon Tour» Continue reading

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Warning: Use water sparingly

Newsflash: water is scarce!Continue reading «Warning: Use water sparingly» Continue reading

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Anguilla: Culinary Conclave

A bite of Viceroy’s Culinary Conclave.Continue reading «Anguilla: Culinary Conclave» Continue reading

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