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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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
Read More...One of the most amazing things about Paris is the number of things to do (and eat & drink) in the city. We all know that Paris is renowned for
Read More...Whenever I travel to new destinations, I always like to research cool photo ops ahead of time. Where’s the best place to get a shot of the city’s top highlights?
Read More...Whoever said that the best things in life are free was probably referring to getting lost in the cobbled maze of Venice, Italy. Just strolling through this magical city was
Read More...If this is your first time staying in a hostel, fear not! Everyone has been there before. I remember some anxiety before my first solo hosteling experience. Questions raced through
Read More...With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to visit none other than Washington, DC! I lived amidst the politicians and deal makers in our nation’s capital for a year,
Read More...The Big Easy is easy on fun: from steamboat rides on the Mississippi to guzzling Hand Grenades on Bourbon Street to elegant Southern mansions, New Orleans has it all. Whether
Read More...Alright friends, I’m going to go ahead and save you some time. You should probably just start googling flights to Switzerland right this minute. Trust me, I’m not being presumptuous—Switzerland
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