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Great South America Itineraries: How many days to spend?

Updated Jul 25, 2026, 05:29 AM5 minutes read

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Shannon Osztonits

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Shannon Osztonits,Travel Author

Shanon Osztonits is a gypsy soul at heart. Her penchant for delicious words is just as strong as her desire for uncovering hidden gems across the globe. A true creative at heart, new cultures, landscapes and people inspires her daily being. Shanon loves translating the beauty and magnificence of our world onto paper just as much as she loves painting a new canvas. Cities like Renaissance-rich Florence, or parts of the world where living in a sarong and bikini all day sets her heart ablaze. Shanon called Southeast Asia home for six years, and the region's spirituality is something she carries close to her heart. She is also a qualified reiki practitioner; so you best believe her casa is lined in crystals. Apart from traveling, Shanon is a true foodie through and through — some say the two go hand-in-hand! When not gallivanting around the world, you’ll find Shannon in her kitchen cooking up recipes inspired by the places she's been to, or from the latest episode of Top Chef.

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