Sam Scott

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Location
Phuket, Thailand
School
Appalachian State University
Expertise
Japan Destinations, European Culture, Solo Female Travel
  • Sam has visited 12 countries and currently lives in Thailand, her birthplace.
  • She has been studying Japanese since she was a child and has traveled to Japan eleven times.
  • Sam speaks four languages (English and Thai fluently, Japanese and French conversationally), which has been an advantage for her adventures around Europe and Japan.

Experience

Sam has been a freelance illustrator, designer, and content creator for the past five years. She began a career in marketing and social media for a luxury hotel in Thailand, which sparked her interest in travel writing. After taking two years off to spend time traveling around Europe and Japan, Sam started her own personal travel blog to write about her experiences, offering tips and recommendations for other travelers to more easily plan their own trips. When she is not writing, Sam enjoys watching historical dramas like Downton Abbey, reading books, going to pub quizzes, and karaoke.

Education

Sam received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from Appalachian State University in North Carolina, with a minor in communications.

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