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Welcome to From Shire to Shore -- where we discuss a variety of travel-related topics we encounter on this road of life.

About Erin

Erin Thompson is an editor and journalist at a small-town newspaper in central Pennsylvania. Her writing journey began in 10th grade when her high school journalism teacher inspired her to pursue a career that would quench her tireless curiosity.
She has a passion for travel and her interests are eclectic.
She has owned and operated a small business in which she makes and sells artisan bath and body products since 2012. She has a small storefront that she opens to customers once a month.

She has recently gained an interest in the world of reselling, finding a niche in vintage jewelry. Those interests are ever-changing, however.

She has a passion for travel, which stems from her natural curiosity and desire to learn about the people and world around her. Her first "real" trip was in high school when she had the opportunity to travel with a group of students to Australia and New Zealand. That's when the "travel bug" put down its roots.
Since, she has been to 15 countries and 25 states (and counting). She is constantly adding more to the list and hopes to continue to grow and learn through documenting her travels and things she learns along the way.

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15.08.25 | Erin | No Comments

Road trip ready: 15 Train songs to play on repeat

Local escapes

That first strike of the keyboard is unmistakable. Troubles seem to melt away and for about 3 minutes, I’m in heaven — Or maybe, I just “made it to the Milky Way.” I’ve always felt a deep connection to “Drops of Jupiter.” Millions of others must feel it too, or it wouldn’t be so iconic….

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11.08.25 | Erin | No Comments

Don’t go overboard: A common sense approach to packing for your first cruise

Tips and tricks + Travel gear + Traveling with family and friends

In preparation for my first cruise in 2023, I went waaay overboard — no pun intended. I watched all the videos, read dozens of article and got all the gear they told me I needed. It was extreme overkill. If you’re traveling with a family, you may find it helpful to have magnet hooks or…

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05.08.25 | Erin | No Comments

Don’t go on a wild goose chase. The best destinations are closer than you think

Local escapes

While it’s important to slip away now and then on some exotic vacation to your dream destination, we have to remember to take some time to appreciate our home town, too. A change of scenery is great on occasion, but it can’t be the answer every time you need get away. It’s just not practical….

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01.08.25 | Erin | No Comments

Nicaragua to Nassau: How we choose the right luggage

Travel gear + Traveling with family and friends

My parents are not travelers. So when I sprung a cruise on them last year, I knew I had to make things as simple as possible. I’ve learned through the years that you prepare for each trip differently based on what you want out of the experience. While they’ve been insistent on carrying their beat-up…

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

How to decorate a soothing room

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The Story The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice. ‘Who are you?’ said the Caterpillar. 1) Let’s Get Started This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied,…

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

How to decorate a soothing room

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The Story The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice. ‘Who are you?’ said the Caterpillar. 1) Let’s Get Started This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied,…

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

How to decorate a soothing room

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The Story The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice. ‘Who are you?’ said the Caterpillar. 1) Let’s Get Started This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied,…

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

Stories of Transformation from Every Corner of the World

Traveling with family and friends

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

Why Personal Growth Often Starts with Adventure

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24.07.25 | Erin | No Comments

The Art of Embracing New Experiences

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