Lara Picone
Travel Journalist
Travel Journalist
Roaming local and far-flung shores to write about the people and places she encounters is endlessly captivating for writer Lara Picone. From exploring food, built environments and nature to engaging meaningfully with diverse cultures, Lara enjoys sharing stories that ignite wanderlust in readers.
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