About Haley Harrison
Haley is a freelance writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is passionate about creative living and chasing big dreams. She splits her time between the United States and Spain, and attributes her love for cultures and storytelling to her upbringing in a Japanese-American family. You can find her practicing guitar and rewatching a comfort show when she’s not chasing a story or packing for a trip.
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