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Meghan Perkins'

Travel Tales & Tips

Meghan Perkins'

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." ~Saint Augustine

Welcome to Travel Tales & Tips! Our ultimate goal is to share our passion for travel and learning about different cultures with others. We publish Travel Tales–anecdotes and human interest stories from around the globe, Travel Tips–ways to save time and skip the lines, Itineraries–recommendations and off-the-beaten path destinations, Photos–images from around the world, and Reviews–honest input and firsthand accounts. We are constantly updating our content, so check back often!

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Monument Valley, UT (Navajo Nation Tribal Park)

Monument Valley, UT (Navajo Nation Tribal Park)

When I hear the name Monument Valley, it conjures up in my head images of old western films. In real life, the scenery is even more...

Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky (Canyonlands National Park, UT)

Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky (Canyonlands National Park, UT)

Mesa Arch is the most photographed arch in Canyonlands National Park. While it is often upstaged by the many famous arches in its...

Horseshoe Bend (Page, Arizona)

Horseshoe Bend (Page, Arizona)

Horseshoe Bend is an iconic image of the American southwest. The day we visited, it was 108 degrees F, and there was a heat advisory in...

Krumlov Castle (Český Krumlov, Czech Republic)

Krumlov Castle (Český Krumlov, Czech Republic)

Český Krumlov's castle has been impeccably restored. The tiny medieval city has won awards for the castle's historical accuracy. If you...

Canopy Tour, Zip-Lining Upside Down (Costa Rica)

Canopy Tour, Zip-Lining Upside Down (Costa Rica)

Some of the most adventurous activities I’ve ever done were in Costa Rica. Something about the place just invites stepping out of your...

Sunset Over the Caldera (Santorini, Greece)

Sunset Over the Caldera (Santorini, Greece)

Santorini is probably the most beautiful island I have ever set foot on. A sunset over the caldera is the highlight of any visit. We...

Pelican in Mykonos (Greece)

Pelican in Mykonos (Greece)

While in Mykonos, I came across an odd bird… literally. There is at least one pelican–maybe more–that strolls the cobbled streets of the...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most recognizable sights in the world. Basically famous for leaning, the tower did have to be...

Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, Missouri, USA)

Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, Missouri, USA)

The Saint Louis Gateway Arch stands at 630 ft tall, and I have to admit, I was more impressed with it in person than I thought I would be....

The Reichstag At Night (Berlin, Germany)

The Reichstag At Night (Berlin, Germany)

The Reichstag–the parliament building in Berlin–has a sad and complicated history. The building caught fire in 1933 under mysterious...

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About Me

I would like to say that for as far back as I can remember, I have wanted to travel, that it’s always been in my blood. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. I found the thought of leaving the country daunting, but...

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