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About Susanna Kelly-Shankar

Susanna grew up in small-town Alaska where the changing climate was always on her mind. Through traveling, she gained an interest in the power of sustainable and regenerative travel. She now attends a Master's program for environmental sustainability and bridges sustainable travel with environmental science. When she's not outside playing, you'll find her drinking whiskey with her cat and partner while trying to get to level 99 in life.

35 Dreamy Photos of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way To Inspire You to Visit
35 Dreamy Photos of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way To Inspire You to Visit

35 Dreamy Photos of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way To Inspire You to Visit

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-03-17T17:19:36+00:00January 20th, 2020|

There's something about the way the sun reflects off the wild Irish grass; wet

Munich’s Best Breweries, Beer, and Beer Culture: Ultimate Guide for Beer Lovers
Munich’s Best Breweries, Beer, and Beer Culture: Ultimate Guide for Beer Lovers

Munich’s Best Breweries, Beer, and Beer Culture: Ultimate Guide for Beer Lovers

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-31T13:52:49+00:00November 21st, 2019|

With nearly 1,000 years of brewing tradition in Bavaria, the brewers in and around

Celebrate New Year’s Eve or Silvester in Munich
Celebrate New Year’s Eve or Silvester in Munich

Celebrate New Year’s Eve or Silvester in Munich

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-06T16:58:54+00:00November 16th, 2019|

Munich is a relatively calm, safe and quiet city. There are a few allotted

65 Things to Know Before Traveling to Uzbekistan + Myth-Busting Travel Tips
65 Things to Know Before Traveling to Uzbekistan + Myth-Busting Travel Tips

65 Things to Know Before Traveling to Uzbekistan + Myth-Busting Travel Tips

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-08-12T21:18:57+00:00September 26th, 2019|

One of our biggest frustrations when traveling in Uzbekistan was all the outdated travel

Vegetarian Survival Guide to Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan
Vegetarian Survival Guide to Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

Vegetarian Survival Guide to Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-06T16:59:55+00:00September 12th, 2019|

When reading just about every blog and article about food in Central Asia everyone

Ethical Little Penguin Ecotour in Akaroa, New Zealand
Ethical Little Penguin Ecotour in Akaroa, New Zealand

Ethical Little Penguin Ecotour in Akaroa, New Zealand

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-02-02T18:33:59+00:00August 20th, 2019|

Traveling North and South Island of New Zealand with responsible travel company Traverse Journey provided

Exploring Lake Constance and Mainau with Nobel Laureates
Exploring Lake Constance and Mainau with Nobel Laureates

Exploring Lake Constance and Mainau with Nobel Laureates

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-06T17:05:37+00:00July 15th, 2019|

I am still buzzing after attending the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting closing event hosted

Summer in Munich: 40 Local Things to do to Beat the Heat
Summer in Munich: 40 Local Things to do to Beat the Heat

Summer in Munich: 40 Local Things to do to Beat the Heat

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-06T17:08:18+00:00June 14th, 2019|

Munich comes alive in summer bursting with flowering trees, urban gardens, and annual festivals.

Going to German Comic Con Everything You Need to Know
Going to German Comic Con Everything You Need to Know

Going to German Comic Con Everything You Need to Know

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2021-01-06T17:08:28+00:00June 6th, 2019|

I got on the U-Bahn dressed in my homemade Moogle from Final Fantasy.

An Open Letter to Anyone Who Asks Me When I’m Moving Back to the U.S.
An Open Letter to Anyone Who Asks Me When I’m Moving Back to the U.S.

An Open Letter to Anyone Who Asks Me When I’m Moving Back to the U.S.

By Susanna Kelly-Shankar|2019-05-19T07:04:08+00:00May 17th, 2019|

Dear everyone who asks me when I am coming home, You ask me time

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Hi, I’m Sooz – a born and raised Alaskan living in Munich. I believe in traveling to learn about the environment and the transformative power that travel can bring to both the traveler and their destination. Curiosity Saves Travel brings together my MSc in Environmental Sustainability, my years of experience in the tourism industry, and amplifies diverse voices from around the world. I promise to bring you practical and balanced sustainable travel tips to spark your curiosity to discover ways we can save travel from harmful behaviors.