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Hi, I'm Megan! I’m an ordinary girl who outgrew her small town and decided to try the world on for size. I’m on a mission to travel, photograph, and write about the world.

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Meganotravels is Moving.. to Amsterdam!

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Cairo: The Middle East of my Dreams

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Unpopular Opinion: Jordan is Just Okay

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The Wonders of the Red Sea

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One-Year Amsterdam Anniversary!

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Awkward Spa Moments Abroad

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A Love Lost; A Love Gained

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Teaching India’s Children

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Who is Meganotravels?

Hey, I’m Megan! I’m a full-time consultant and run
a non-profit on the side. And when I’m not doing those
things—I’m traveling! I’m on a mission to travel,
photograph, and write about the world.

Hope you’ll follow along!

What is “Megano?”

An “Italian” name (rhymes with “Figaro”) given to me
by a friend before I studied abroad in Rome. I had to be
more Italian, you see. It’s stuck ever since.

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One of the best parts of being in the states again

One of the best parts of being in the states again is getting to spend time in New York. (And eat dim sum in Chinatown.)

Today we said goodbye to dad after his 18-month ba

Today we said goodbye to dad after his 18-month battle with lung cancer. I never expected to have to say goodbye to him this early in life, but I’m learning all sorts of lessons about life this year. Thanks for teaching me lots of hard lessons and fun skills; giving me my massive love of music (especially ‘70s classic rock); providing an awesome sense of humor; and passing down your love of all things chocolate peanut butter. Love you forever. ❤️

I’m not sure how to sum up 3 years (and 3 days)

I’m not sure how to sum up 3 years (and 3 days) of living in Amsterdam. It was my dream for many many years to live there, and while I thought I would for much longer, I’m eternally grateful for fulfilling that dream.
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Life there was much more than just the city. It was one of the first times I built a true community around me and really lived the life I wanted. Too often I’ve just gone where life has taken me and haven’t truly held the reins and said “this is what I want.” With life in Amsterdam, I did.
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The circumstances under which I’m leaving are sad ones. And I’m not shutting the door completely on it. But for now, the right thing to do is to be near my family during some difficult times. I always said if one of my family members got sick, I’d move back. And I didn’t expect for that to happen so quickly after moving abroad. But sometimes that’s the shit life hands to you.
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So, it’s not farewell, but it’s a see you later and thanks for the amazing life and memories you allowed me to build, Amsterdam. You were truly one of the best adventures I’ve ever had in life. ❤️❤️

No matter where I travel or where I’ll ever live

No matter where I travel or where I’ll ever live again in the future, this city is the most picture perfect place I’ve ever laid eyes on. 🥰

Sunset in Kuwait.

Sunset in Kuwait.

A New York sunset from the Hudson.

A New York sunset from the Hudson.

Riga had been on my must-see list for quite a whil

Riga had been on my must-see list for quite a while. Last weekend I finally got to explore with some lovely friends. Such a beautiful city!

“I've been thinking about my storyline // And ho

“I've been thinking about my storyline // And how your past becomes your present if it's always on your mind.”

I went to Brussels to dig up my past, and instead I found my future.

The weather has been perfect here lately. 🥰

The weather has been perfect here lately. 🥰

Bits of Grand Mosque in Kuwait City 🥰

Bits of Grand Mosque in Kuwait City 🥰

Day one in Kuwait: went for a walk on the beach an

Day one in Kuwait: went for a walk on the beach and met two dogs. Those two dogs led me (and my friends) to a man who invited us to have tea and coffee. And turns out he works for a Sheikh and we spent 4 hours talking and hanging out on the Sheikh’s compound at the beach.

It’s so quiet and peaceful and lovely. 😍 Lear

It’s so quiet and peaceful and lovely. 😍 Learning to love lockdown for the solitude of moments like this.

Someone recently told me I should watch the sunris

Someone recently told me I should watch the sunrise at least “once a day.” I’ve managed to catch it twice this week and it doesn’t disappointment.

Landing in Amsterdam yesterday. Sunrise over this

Landing in Amsterdam yesterday. Sunrise over this city 🥰

Recap of 2021. Got to see and do a lot of amazing

Recap of 2021. Got to see and do a lot of amazing things despite this being another bullshitty Covid year.

Courtyards in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona are

Courtyards in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona are everything. 😍

Sunset over Barça.

Sunset over Barça.

Those dreamy Barcelona side streets 😍

Those dreamy Barcelona side streets 😍

So, turns out when everyone says, “you’ll love

So, turns out when everyone says, “you’ll love Barcelona,” they’re right. I was so sad to leave this morning. But, I’ll be back! Loved it there.

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