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- #### JORDAN

  ## Enjoying Petra by Night

  When I decided to book a three-week trip over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, what I hadn’t anticipated was spending a night out getting shitfaced (falling down drunk on Nashville’s Broadway and having a homeless man pick me up) for my birthday the day before I boarded a 14-hour flight to Jordan. But alas,

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- #### SPAIN

  ## I Went To A Bullfight (So You Don’t Have To)

  (Warning: the first three photos don’t contain any images of animal cruelty. You may want to quickly scroll past the others and just read the content if you are triggered by this. They’re not overly graphic. I felt it was important to include them to give the full impact of the experience.) I’d like to

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- #### INDIA

  ## Awkward Spa Moments Abroad

  One of my favorite parts of traveling to cheaper countries is the option of spa services at a much lower rate than you’d find in most of the Westernized world. In the United States, you’ll pay at least $50 for a simple one-hour massage. In Indonesia, that same $50 buys you several treatments over the

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- #### OTHER

  ## The Magic of St Martin: Everything You Need to Know About this Tropical Paradise

  St Martin, an island run by both the Dutch and French, sits in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Tourists from around the globe flock to the island to relax under the sun, enjoy the vibes, and marvel the magnificent marine life. Lots of St Martin vacation home rentals are available to make your

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- #### BRAZIL

  ## The Charm of Paraty, Brazil

  Eleven years ago I took my first trip abroad to study in Rome, Italy. I’ve written pretty extensively about how that trip changed my life in a variety of ways, but one of the best ways is that it brought some amazing friends into my life. One of those friends happens to be a handsome

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- #### GUEST POSTS

  ## Top 5 Attractions in India that will Motivate You

  The land of civilizations and the cradle of ancient cultures, India has had a long history. Many battles have been fought and lands have been claimed, religions and cultures have been shifted and spread. This country that claims unity in diversity has a large number of monuments ranging from religious structures to the buildings that

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- #### PAKISTAN

  ## A Love Lost; A Love Gained

  When I first thought about writing this story, I envisioned it’d be the kind with the happy ending. You know the one I’m talking about: where the guy and girl end up together happily ever after. But, life happens. Picture it: Austin, 2013. I was six months out of a four-year relationship and heartbroken that

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- #### AUSTRALIA

  ## Autumn Activities in New South Wales, Australia

  Autumn is one of those magical times in the year when landscapes start to change, with colorful reds, and warm yellows in bloom it is hard job to stay indoors. Enjoy six events around New South Wales, with a lineup of art, culture and entertainment there is something for every kind of traveler, adventurer or

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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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My 2025 wrapped up: lots of learning Dutch, a coup
Four years ago today in Paris. I need a weekend ci
I underestimated how emotional I’d be today when
Happy Five-Year Anniversary with the city I love.
Ciao, 2024! You’ve had your ups and downs, but I
That’s a wrap on my 2024 travels! I’ve already
Guatemala was nothing short of perfection. 🥰
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I
I miss open curtains and beautiful canal views and
Mornings in Amsterdam looked a little different th
2023 was undoubtedly the hardest year of my life.
It’s been 10 years since I was last in Morocco a
One of the best parts of being in the states again
Today we said goodbye to dad after his 18-month ba
I’m not sure how to sum up 3 years (and 3 days)
No matter where I travel or where I’ll ever live
Sunset in Kuwait.
A New York sunset from the Hudson.
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