I was a public relations major at Georgia Southern University and loved every minute of the four years I spent living in a small southern town. As most college towns go, it was not a place I wanted to start my career. I moved back to Atlanta (I grew up just north of the big city) and accepted back-to-back PR internships at 360 Media and the Georgia Aquarium - largest aquarium in the world, chyeah! Currently I'm a Marketing Trainee with the Atlanta Braves. I have big dreams and this is just the beginning...
Author: Meghan Smith
Traveling to Maui, Hawaii during COVID-19
It was February and I was struggling. After months of saying I was okay living alone during a pandemic, my words finally caught up with me — as they usually do. I was “fine” by definition, but I hit a …
Fall in love with Toronto, Canada
I went to Toronto for work and didn’t think I’d be able to explore enough of the city to write about it. However, I loved it so much — and learned so much — I thought I’d offer a few …
Outfit inspo for long & short flights (updated w/Fall 2019 trends)
You can look cute on a plane. I’ve organized my airport travel style into three buckets. Short, medium and long-haul flights. I’ll keep updating my list with the newest outfits and trends as I wear them, so check back for …
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Find this hidden beach in Portugal: Praia dos Galapos
If you Google Praia dos Galapos, you’ll see that it’s one of Portugal’s best hidden beaches, nestled in the lush Serra da Arrabida hillsides, just an hour outside of Lisbon. But there’s not much information about how to get there–or anything about …
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What to do in Montreal
My friend Shannon and I decided we’d escape to Montreal over the 4th of July holiday last summer because we’re patriotic like that. We thought we’d find cooler weather up north, but as all great plans go, we landed during …
How to ask your employer for more vacation time
Typical vacation time in the U.S. is just two weeks, which is not up to standard compared to the rest of the world. And asking for more time off can be an awkward subject to bring up. Traveling not only …
How I afford to travel (and how you can, too)
I’m often asked how I afford to take so many international trips. Pull up a chair. Pour a cup of coffee. Let’s talk. My dad spent his career working in the travel industry. His company made booking software for the …
Where to stay & feel spoiled in Ubud, Bali
There are plenty of lodging options to choose from when you’re visiting Ubud. Because of the exchange rate, most travelers can afford nice accommodations for a modest price. Champagne on a beer budget IS possible here, so drink up. Hotel …
What to do in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is the spiritual center of Bali. Lush, exotic and filled with culture, it’s a city bustling with energy and things to do. We spent 3 full days and 5 nights here. Our itinerary worked out perfectly, so if you …
The best travel leggings ever
These leggings are great for traveling, going to the gym, dressing up for a night out, binging Netflix or whatever you want to do in them. They’re easily the best leggings I’ve ever owned. And they are half the price of Lululemon. …
Meg Straight Up 