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Mary Charleson
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Mary, of CarryOnQueen, is a freelance travel writer and blogger based in North Vancouver, Canada. A marketing speaker, author, and consultant by trade, but an adventure traveler and writer by passion, she pursues her love of story and travel tips in publications such as the Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, the Vancouver Sun, and The Province.

She has published numerous lifestyle pieces in national publications including Zoomer Magazine, Cottage Life, Outside Magazine, and Pacific Yachting.

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