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Hey, TPG readers! I'm Stella Shon and I'm a writer covering credit cards. Before joining the team, I was an avid reader of TPG (and these newsletters) in college when I wanted to learn how to travel on a student budget. Needless to say, I picked up the points and miles hobby very quickly, becoming the credit cards guru for my friends and family. While writing about cards is my bread and butter, I also dabble in other projects here at TPG. From reviewing hotels, writing up airfare deals posts to filming videos for TPG, Iâve had a blast so far. Here are some of my favorite posts Iâve written at TPG:
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- [How to visit Iceland on a budget](
- [Review of The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino in Greece](
As Zach bids his farewell, Iâm looking forward to being a familiar face in the newsletter over the coming weeks. In the meantime, feel free to follow along my travels on [Instagram]( and [Twitter](. Stella Shon, Writer
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