Welcome to Maps & Merlot!
Who is this traveling gal?
So happy you asked, I’ll introduce myself! I’m Melissa, a wine-loving, Fitbit-addicted whirlwind traveler, mastermind behind Maps & Merlot, and full-time corporate risk analyst. Phew…that was a mouthful. Basically, my purpose here is to show you how to juggle a crazy awesome bucket list with real world responsibilities while climbing the corporate ladder. So read on and join the journey…Read more about me!
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Hello Paris lovers! The City of Lights is hands down one of the most photographed cities in the world and it’s so easy to see why. From the Eiffel Tower
Read More...Take it from me guys, Chicago is one epic place to be, especially in the summertime. I mean, who would turn down an easy weekend getaway? Not me, that’s for
Read More...Stuck in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on a long layover? Fear not, I’m coming to your rescue for awesome things to do in Toronto on a layover! I recently had
Read More...When you think of Jersey Shore activities, what comes to mind? I know the television show makes a lot of you think of GTL (gym, tan, laundry), public intoxication, and
Read More...If you’re looking for a destination that’s a “pinch me, is this even real” type of amazing, then look no further, my friend, Iceland is it. From the endless green
Read More...I don’t know about you, but my life kind of revolves around food. When I’m traveling, this is especially the case…I love to know the country’s food specialties and the
Read More...I am over-the-moon happy that a place like Iceland’s Golden Circle exists on this planet. Over-exaggeration? I think not…some of the landscapes really look like they belong on the moon
Read More...Oh, Amsterdam. This city is definitely a special place. Step off the train, and inhale the sweet smell of…weed? Yes, this smell seems to be literally everywhere in the city.
Read More...I was originally going to title this post “8 Awesome things to do in Bruges,” because that would have been an extremely accurate title. Then (possibly after a glass of
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