Megan Eileen McDonough
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5 Tech-Savvy Cities That Are Giving Silicon Valley A Run For Its Money
There's no denying that Silicon Valley is the tech capital of the world, but other global cities are vying for a place at the table. With business incubators, multinational corporation headquarters, and robust start-up scenes, these five cities are…
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6 Places to Celebrate Carnival That Are Just as Colorful as Rio
Carnival, the world-famous festival held (like Mardi Gras) every year before the start of Lent, begins next week, and Rio De Janeiro is pretty much considered the global queen of the event. But there are so many other destinations that put on an…
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5 Travel Hacks to Use on Your Next Big (or Small!) Vacation
You don't have to be a millionaire to travel (although that helps) but you do need to be smart. Ever wondered how your friend from college managed to pull off a round-the-world trip on a backpacker's budget, or how your intern can afford to take…
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5 Of the World's Most Romantic Engagement Photo Ops
As a professional travel writer, I've seen my fair share of fairy tale destinations, stunning sunsets, and idyllic backdrops in faraway lands. And as lovely as those views are, I'm often staring at them alone, surrounded by couples in every…
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The 5 Best Cities for Street Art Fanatics, Because Who Needs Museums?
I'm not going to be coy here. I'm borderline obsessed with street art. As a traveler, it's a visual way to better comprehend a city's history and way of life, and it can provide a more telling window into the local culture than any fancy museum ever…
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The 10 Best U.S. Airports for Getting Stranded — Thanks, Worst Winter Ever!
Are you ready for Polar Vortex round three? Well, looks like there's no getting around this one, unless the weather man is completely wrong. Pull up Weather.com and it warns of a "travel nightmare for millions" thanks to winter storm Nika, which…
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What Your Study Abroad City Says About You
Do you get how crazily awesome it is to be able to study abroad? Do you understand how much the majority of the working world, sitting at their 9-5, 50-weeks-a-year office jobs, envies you? Do you know how often college graduates look back on the…
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10 INSTAGRAM USERS WHO WILL INSPIRE YOUR WANDERLUST
Sometimes a picture is really worth a thousand words and Instagram is proof of that. As a new user, the platform may seem overwhelming so the best place to start is with the suggested user list. Then, try doing a simple search for broad hashtags…
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5 Unexpected Romantic Destinations for a Valentine's Day Getaway
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and, depending on your relationship status, it may be the most dreaded or beloved holiday of the year. Here's hoping your honey will whisk you away for the weekend but even if he or she doesn't, these five…
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5 of Europe's Best Walking Cities, So You Can Check if Your Study Abroad Spot Made the List
Reeling through Bangkok on a tuk-tuk is a rush, and mastering Seoul's subway system will earn you 100 Master Traveler Points. But sometimes strolling through a city on foot is simply the best — you can explore charming neighborhoods, get some…
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5 Winter Wonderland Destinations for the Newbie Skier/Snowboarder
With winter in full swing, it's officially time to hit the slopes. I'm by no means a seasoned skier but I find the sport sort of like riding a bike. On average, I ski about once every two years and I've tried snowboarding once but spent most of the…
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The 7 Best Warm Weather Destinations, In Case You're a Millionaire with Unlimited Vacation Days
It has been miserably cold lately, and I think it's time to warm things up by getting on a freaking plane already, or at least daydreaming about it. So, I'm rounding up the seven most beach-bum worthy travel destinations of the moment like money is…
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7 Winter Travel Destinations to Start Looking Forward to NOW
Whether you're a serious surfer or a master at drinking hot chocolate, winter travel is an excellent time to escape the cold — or admire it from a more scenic destination. From Norway's capital to Australia's Gold Coast, these seven winter travel…
