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Amie Renaud
Amie is a Canadian writer and adventurer. She has been on many adventures including biking to Mexico solo, sailing the Gulf Islands, hiking mountains and most recently living out of her car for 16,000 km exploring remote parts of Canada. She is passionate about community and hopes to inspire others to live adventurously. She dreams of full time Vanlife, sharing the stories of people she meets along the way. @happie.amie www.monamie.ca
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