Sara Benson

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After graduating with a liberal arts degree in Chicago, Sara jumped on a plane to the West Coast with just one suitcase and $100 in her pocket. She landed in San Francisco and a decade later she's still using the city as a base for her travels. Already the author of several travel and non-fiction books, Sara has also contributed to Lonely Planet's Peru, Las Vegas and Hiking in Hawaii guides.

 
 
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    Hawaii for Landlubbers

    Article by Sara Benson, January 2008

    Want the thrill of Hawaii without the crash of the surf? Here's how to get your heart racing and keep your feet dry. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Hawaii • Outdoors

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