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Sam Shillabeer

London-based travel writer with a weakness for hipster coffee shops, Caribbean beaches and overpriced gin cocktails. Usually plans holidays around the food. Prefers the aisle seat.
London-based travel writer with a weakness for hipster coffee shops, Caribbean beaches and overpriced gin cocktails. Usually plans holidays around the food. Prefers the aisle seat.
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