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Samantha Fanelli

After completing her first book at the age of five, stick figure drawings and glitter glue included, Samantha pursued a life in journalism and landed her role as momondo’s Data Journalist. She has an insatiable hunger for creative storytelling, travelling and good pizza. She also has no problem waiting hours in line at the latest foodie hot-spots.
After completing her first book at the age of five, stick figure drawings and glitter glue included, Samantha pursued a life in journalism and landed her role as momondo’s Data Journalist. She has an insatiable hunger for creative storytelling, travelling and good pizza. She also has no problem waiting hours in line at the latest foodie hot-spots.
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