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<p>In collaboration with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/hostasister" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Host A Sister</a>, a global community of women sharing their
homes and experiences with one another, episode 15 features the stories of two women and how
their lives and travel experiences have been enriched by the travel network. This episode is
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<p>Part 1 features Manu of @manupalooza shares how when she couldn’t be with her mother over
Christmas, she posted on the Host A Sister Facebook group. Two women stepped up to the
plate.</p>
<p>Part 2 features Sofia @lamagaa, who has hosted five HAS members! She shares how one guest
visited at the most opportune time. </p>
<p>Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/hostasister" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Host A Sister group</a> on Facebook to get acquainted with
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<p>This is the last episode of 2020! The next episode will be released January 20, 2021. </p>
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