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Megan 2019-02-11T15:10:27-05:00

#### The Surprise of Mexico City

Megan 2019-02-11T15:10:27-05:00February 23rd, 2016|3 Comments

I have something to admit: for a long time, I’ve been very anti-Mexico. It’s not that I’ve had an issue with the country itself, it’s been more about the people who go there–mainly to the

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Megan 2019-02-11T15:13:59-05:00

#### Is it Safe to Travel to Turkey?

Megan 2019-02-11T15:13:59-05:00January 5th, 2016|3 Comments

Before traveling to Turkey, a lot of my friends and family thought I was insane for deciding to go to a country that borders Syria when thousands of people are fleeing there every day. Their

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Megan 2019-02-11T15:16:46-05:00

#### Teaching India’s Children

Megan 2019-02-11T15:16:46-05:00October 4th, 2015|0 Comments

When I traveled to India recently, the magnitude of the poverty I witnessed was both astonishing and overwhelming. I was constantly slapped in the face with it and left there feeling heartbroken and helpless. I

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Megan 2019-02-11T15:19:12-05:00

#### How to Work Full-Time and Still Travel the World

Megan 2019-02-11T15:19:12-05:00June 29th, 2015|6 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I was having a Twitter conversation with a personal friend about travel when she caught me off-guard: she thought I was still traveling full-time and writing freelance to fund my

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Megan 2019-09-27T00:50:31-04:00

#### What to Wear in India

Megan 2019-09-27T00:50:31-04:00June 24th, 2015|1 Comment

Before I left for India, I scoured the internet trying to find anything I could get my hands on regarding what to wear. I didn’t want to stick out like a sore thumb, but I

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Megan 2021-02-14T09:22:55-05:00

#### Top 5 Attractions in Ooty

Megan 2021-02-14T09:22:55-05:00June 22nd, 2015|0 Comments

Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is one of the most famous hill stations in India and is situated amidst the blue misty mountains of the Nilgiris. The hill town was

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Megan 2019-02-11T15:23:41-05:00

#### On Travel and the Possibility for Love

Megan 2019-02-11T15:23:41-05:00June 15th, 2015|5 Comments

I just finished reading Lost Girls, a tale of three women who quit their jobs to set off on a round-the-world trip for a year, and much like What I Was Doing While You Were

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Megan 2019-02-11T15:25:14-05:00

#### Long Weekend in Orlando Area (With No Theme Parks!)

Megan 2019-02-11T15:25:14-05:00June 1st, 2015|1 Comment

I booked a trip to spend a long weekend in Orlando with some friends who recently moved there, and before I left, I got multiple text messages from them asking me what I wanted to

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Megan 2021-02-14T10:32:33-05:00

#### Foodie Guide to New Orleans

Megan 2021-02-14T10:32:33-05:00May 28th, 2015|0 Comments

Photo by Tanya Williams found on Trover.com Hearing “New Orleans” conjures images of Mardi Gras, hurricane damage, and the Saints, but what’s missing is the food. It may not top the list for

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Megan 2021-02-14T09:24:31-05:00

#### How to Spend a Long Weekend in Austin

Megan 2021-02-14T09:24:31-05:00May 22nd, 2015|1 Comment

If, unfortunately, you only have a few days to spend in Austin, don’t fret–there are still a lot of things you can pack into a short time in this awesome city.

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Megan 2021-02-14T10:16:09-05:00

#### Best of High-End Hotels in Lahaina, HI

Megan 2021-02-14T10:16:09-05:00May 21st, 2015|1 Comment

Photo by Bill Niedner found on Trover.com You don’t want to skimp on accommodations when you’re taking a dream trip to Lahaina, Hawaii. Pamper yourself and have the ultimate experience by staying in

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Megan 2019-02-11T16:09:37-05:00

#### Finally, My Very Own Video of Iceland

Megan 2019-02-11T16:09:37-05:00May 11th, 2015|2 Comments

I just watched Wild and her journey of mostly solitude took me back to my most recent trip to Iceland. I think it's one of the best places on earth to be totally alone--just you,

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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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