About Shandley McMurray
An avid explorer, Shandley McMurray doesn’t like to stay in one place for too long. This Canadian travel writer and editor has pet elephants in Thailand, been attacked by monkeys in Bali, fed stingrays in the Bahamas, and skied in the French Alps. She’s downed wine in Italy, gorged on chocolate in Bruges, and stuffed her face with fresh seafood in Lisbon.
In addition to travelling and writing articles for magazines like Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Time Out New York Kids, and Parents Canada, Shandley pens pieces on travel, health, and parenting topics for websites like PlanetWare, University Health News, and InBetween. She has also authored three books: Hey Baby! What’s Your Name? A Canadian Guide to Naming Your Baby, Under Your Nose, and On the Reef.
Having lived with her husband and two kids in Toronto, New York, and London, Shandley is currently based in Connecticut, which is close enough to NYC to keep this former city-girl entertained. She can’t wait for her next adventure. Until then, you can connect with her at: shandley@shandleymcmurray.com
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