About Amy McPherson
Amy is a travel writer based in London. There is nothing she loves more than to travel on foot or by bike so that she can slowly explore the culture and traditions of a destination and appreciate all things beautiful without the need to rush. Her work has appeared in The Independent, National Geographic Traveler, Italia! magazine, The Culture Trip, and many more.
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