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Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a full-time travel writer and trip planner who has visited 38 countries across 6 continents. Based between Bangkok and Lisbon, she specializes in European destinations, budget travel in Asia, and helping readers plan unforgettable trips without overpaying. Her work focuses on practical, firsthand travel advice - from choosing the right hotel zone to booking tours that are actually worth the money. When she is not writing, she is probably on a ferry to a Greek island or hunting down the best katsu curry in Tokyo.

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