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Die-hard bookworm and relaxation whiz – meet Olivia, one of our Content Editors. Growing up, Olivia spent most of her time reading literature and visiting bookshops. If she’s not buried in some novel, you’ll find her sipping coffee, riding her bike or planning a new getaway to Europe’s many cities and East Asia. Next on her list: Japan and Italy.
Die-hard bookworm and relaxation whiz – meet Olivia, one of our Content Editors. Growing up, Olivia spent most of her time reading literature and visiting bookshops. If she’s not buried in some novel, you’ll find her sipping coffee, riding her bike or planning a new getaway to Europe’s many cities and East Asia. Next on her list: Japan and Italy.
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