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ABOUT – Travel Expert From California
Hi, my name is Janelle, a digital nomad who has been to over 27+ countries.
While I mostly write for my blog, I enjoy working odds-and-ends jobs or volunteer opportunities to extend my travels. I’m an avid surfer, adventurer, and lover of connecting with people and learning about new cultures.
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From living abroad in Ireland to traveling the world about 1/3 of my year…
I help people like you travel more frequently or take their careers on the road to create a flexible travel lifestyle!
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