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My name is Sophie Mendel and I’m an American travel writer currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. I have traveled to over 40 countries and lived in 5, am fluent in English and Spanish (and always in the process of learning more languages) and love lugging my guitar around the world with me! Read more about my adventures on my blog, The Unbounded Traveler.

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Gail Clifford, MD, a physician for more than 25 years, has traveled to five continents and all 50 United States. An avid traveler, despite meager means in school, she has enjoyed trips with her parents, her siblings, and her daughter. Now a travel writer and photographer, Gail enjoys sharing what she learns with other 'round the world' travelers. Learn more at www.ABLETravelPhoto.com.

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