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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Why Everyone Should Experience Solo Travel at Least Once
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That email you desperately waited for finally arrives. And it comes with great news: you’ll be leaving the place you…
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Naoshima and Teshima: Japan’s Hidden Gems of Art and Nature
Taking the ferry to the islands of Naoshima and Teshima on a foggy morning in October, we couldn’t have known…
Bespoke in Dakar: Discovering the Joy of Tailor-Made Clothing
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Across the Dunes of the Sahara Desert
As the sun began to set and the camel kept winding down through the desert sand, I couldn’t help but…
