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![]() But this off–the-beaten-path Asia destination is an underrated city worth including in your trip plans. Home to almost 10 million people, Hangzhou isn’t unknown to all-it gets its fair share of tourism. Don’t miss the historic temples, gardens, and scenery here that date back centuries. Travel Motto: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." - Mark TwainĪisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Window, of course."Įmail Shannon at capital of Zhejiang province, Hangzhou sits at the end of China’s Grand Canal and is home to scenic lakes, ancient cave temples, and cultural institutions like the National Tea Museum. Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Climbing (yes, climbing, it's steep!) the Great Wall of China before it's gone." They tame my frizzy curls and come in handy in a surprising number of packing and hotel dilemmas." ![]() The Handy Item I Always Pack: "Plenty of extra thick hair elastics. She's been quoted as an expert travel source by CNBC,, MarketWatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more. ![]() Her educational background is in journalism, art history, gender studies, Spanish, and film. Her stories have also appeared online on USA Today, The Sun, Huffington Post, Business Insider,, , and more. ![]() Travel trends, news oddities, and her visits to up-and-coming destinations are some of her favorite things to write about. ![]() A former news reporter, she's lived in the south of Spain, spotted elephants in Sri Lanka, gone spelunking in the Caribbean, hiked Jordan's Petra Basin, interviewed Sao Paulo's Michelin-Star chefs, and explored China via bullet train. Follow her on Twitter and on Instagram joined SmarterTravel in 2015. Editor Shannon McMahon is always planning her next trip and often writing in her travel journal. ![]()
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