Shetland Ponies in Cardigans

Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto.

Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands.

Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can check out her photography on her website.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "My instant camera comes in handy for giving instant gifts to new friends."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Befriending penguins in Antarctica."

Travel Motto: "You have to get the hard places out of the way first."

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "On short flights, the window. For long flights, the aisle."

Email Jamie at editor@smartertravel.com.

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Shetland ponies wear jumpers – watch the original video of Vitamin and Fivla from our photoshot! ALL their pics on our blog: http://visit.sc/XzbtCf and more about the Year of Natural Scotland 2013!

Pony ambassadors courtesy of Thordale Shetland Stud Centre (http://www.thordale.co.uk/)
Jumpers knitted by local Shetland knitter Doreen Brown (Shetland Collection: http://www.shetland-knitwear.co.uk/)

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