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Samantha Shea’s Biography

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Samantha Shea is an American-born freelance writer with bylines in BBC Travel, Fodors Travel, Matador Network and more. She began backpacking full- time in May 2019 and now lives in Hunza Valley in Northern Pakistan. She is passionate about slow and immersive travel and along with freelance writing for publications and clients, she also publishes guides and stories on her off the beaten track travel blog, Intentional Detours

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The road that's the 'Eighth World Wonder'

The road that's the 'Eighth World Wonder'

The 1,300km Karakoram Highway cuts through some of the most astounding rock faces on the planet. It's a road …

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Pakistan's Hunza Valley is a dream for adventurers - Sawasdee

Pakistan's Hunza Valley is a dream for adventurers - Sawasdee

Whether you're a trekking rookie or pro, the under-rated stops in this majestic mountain region should be on …

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I left Miami for a remote village in Pakistan. I have no running hot water and limited electricit...

I left Miami for a remote village in Pakistan. I have no running hot water and limited electricit...

Samantha Shea, 27, grew up in Connecticut and went to college in Miami before relocating to Pakistan as a dig…

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How to Plan a Backpacking Trip to India as a Digital Nomad

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip to India as a Digital Nomad

India is a country that will change you forever, promising an unprecedented sensory explosion of sounds, colo…

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How to Make Friends Anywhere as a Digital Nomad

How to Make Friends Anywhere as a Digital Nomad

When searching for the perfect remote work destination, the existence of a digital nomad community is key. It…

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Pakistan's lost city of 40,000 people

Pakistan's lost city of 40,000 people

A slight breeze cut through the balmy heat as I surveyed the ancient city around me. Millions of red bricks f…

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India's Most Amazing Landmarks Worth The Journey

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By Samantha Shea
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Finance (India) 5 hours ago Anandam Enterprises, Navodya Enterprises acquire 1.4% stake in Electronics Mart India Moneycontrol • 5h Anandam Enterprises, and Navodya Enterprises, the corporate investment entities associated with businessman Sachin Bansal, have acquired 1.4 percent … Navi Mumbai 8 hours ago FDA Suspends Licences Of Punjab Grill, South India Dosa Corner, 3 Others In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai ndtvprofit.com - Nikhil Tiwari • 8h The Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of five food...
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India’s Most Amazing Landmarks Worth The Journey

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By Samantha Shea
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India is a land of extraordinary diversity, where centuries of history, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes come together to create some of the world’s most remarkable landmarks. From magnificent palaces and ancient temples to towering monuments and natural wonders, every corner of the country tells a unique story that reflects India’s rich heritage and enduring spirit.
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I Made Every Southeast Asia Rookie Mistake, So You Don’t Have To

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By Samantha Shea
| The Broke Backpacker
By Samantha Shea Last Updated July 30, 2026 / Home » South-East Asia » I Made Every Southeast Asia Rookie Mistake, So You Don’t Have To I desperately wish I’d packed an umbrellas as let another SEA downpour had me soaked while scootering around Laos. I think it was starting to hit that rainy season here was not the casual bits of rain I was used to in my home state. These were serious, prolonged downpours that definitely made catching any type of waterfall, beach or viewpoint time hard.
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