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Shannon McMahon’s Biography

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Travel reporter at the Washington Post's By The Way. Former Editor of News and Features at SmarterTravel.com. Bylines at @CNtraveler, @BusinessInsider, @USAtoday, @Boston

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The Last-Minute Flights Americans Are Booking This Year

The Last-Minute Flights Americans Are Booking This Year

Despite the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., it's clear that some Americans are flying again-and ma…

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Why Flights to Italy Are Limiting Carry-On Luggage

Why Flights to Italy Are Limiting Carry-On Luggage

In a somewhat surprising move, Italy is banning the use of overhead bins on certain flights. This on-board ch…

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The U.S. Cities With the Biggest Fare Drops This Summer

The U.S. Cities With the Biggest Fare Drops This Summer

"The better the deal the shorter it will last. The key is to book it when it's cheap."

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Nine epic hiking trails to tackle before you die

Nine epic hiking trails to tackle before you die

What turns a humble hike into something bucket list-worthy? Location, location, location.

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7 Expert Airplane Seat Hacks to Boost Comfort on Long Flights

7 Expert Airplane Seat Hacks to Boost Comfort on Long Flights

Depending on your height, medical history, seat preference, and other factors, you'll need particular adjustm…

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In Jordan Travel, a Window to a Peaceful Middle East

In Jordan Travel, a Window to a Peaceful Middle East

"This is the lowest point on Earth, we're hiking to today," Usama says. We've just passed the last Bedouin se…

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Alleine reisen als Frau? Diese 7 Reiseziele sind perfekt (und wirklich sicher!)

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By Shannon McMahon Verified
| Condé Nast Traveller Germany Verified
Alleine reisen als Frau kann kräftezehrend und herausfordernd sein – aber auch aufregend und erlebnisreich. Das sind die schönsten und sichersten Reiseziele Wer alleine reist, muss manchmal jede Menge Mut aufbringen – wird jedoch in den meisten Fällen reichlich dafür belohnt. Es ist also kaum überraschend, dass Solo Travel immer beliebter wird. Studien zeigen, dass sich schon vor der Pandemie auch immer mehr Frauen alleine auf den Weg gemacht haben. Was müssen Frauen beachten, die alleine reisen?
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35 Best Restaurants in Boston for Inventive Thai, Old-School Steakhouses, and Lots of Seafood

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By Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon Verified
| Condé Nast Traveler Verified
As a World Cup host city and an epicenter of the American Revolution 250th anniversary celebrations, it’s safe to say that Boston is having its moment in the sun this year. All this newfound attention on the Bay State’s capital is proving something that its locals have known for a long time: you can wear your history proudly while also evolving through fresh creativity.
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On Crete, Food Is Medicine

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By Shannon McMahon Verified
| Condé Nast Traveler Verified
It was the hottest hour of the day, in central Crete’s mountain village of Charaso, when I interrupted Agelos in the middle of his cooking. The sounds of roosters crowing and cicadas buzzing filled the stone patio as his dolmadakia, Greek-style stuffed grape leaves, tomatoes, and squash blossoms—the same kind my yia yia taught me how to hand wrap when I was a child—simmered in a heavy clay pot over an open fire.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Social Media Intern at WGHBH with the incredible creators of Frontline PBS.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lois Lane.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram.