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Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 1/16/26 The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 1/16/26

Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy

Month 8 was spent experiencing the holidays the Italian way: Christmas Eve dinner at our friend’s family home, struscio — Salerno’s social tradition, and navigated loss while being far from home.

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Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 12/19/25 The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 12/19/25

Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy

After six months away, this month was about coming home… and then leaving again. From re-entering Italy mid-permesso process to winter patios, old friendships, and learning what “routine” looks like in a new season abroad, Month 7 captures the calm after the chaos — and the quiet work of maintaining a life split between countries.

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The Best (and worst) of Our 2 Weeks in Ireland
Travel Journal Megan Petrie 12/5/25 Travel Journal Megan Petrie 12/5/25

The Best (and worst) of Our 2 Weeks in Ireland

A two-week lap around Ireland’s coastline gave us windswept cliffs, tiny towns, and more photo-ops than any camera roll deserves. Here’s my honest breakdown of the stops that stole our hearts, and the ones that didn’t quite hit the mark.

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Month 6 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 11/14/25 The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 11/14/25

Month 6 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy

Quiet moments, bookish escapes, and family time: Month 6 of living abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, reflecting on routine, culture, and connection.

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Month 5 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 10/17/25 The Nomad Diaries: Monthly Updates Megan Petrie 10/17/25

Month 5 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy

Month five in Italy was about slowing down. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we stepped out of a hectic summer and into routine — reading more, studying Italian, rebuilding daily rhythms, and enjoying quieter side trips to Rome, Tuscany, and Pompeii before the season fully shifted.

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Hiking in New York’s Adirondack Mountains
Travel Guide, Travel Journal Megan Petrie 10/10/25 Travel Guide, Travel Journal Megan Petrie 10/10/25

Hiking in New York’s Adirondack Mountains

Three days, six peaks, one soggy pair of hiking boots. My best friend, her dog, and I set out to tackle the Adirondack High Peaks — chasing autumn colours, mountain views, and maybe slightly over ambitious dreams. Here’s how our whirlwind backcountry adventure through the High Peaks Wilderness unfolded, one summit at a time.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: What to Expect
Travel Guide, Travel Journal Megan Petrie 7/25/25 Travel Guide, Travel Journal Megan Petrie 7/25/25

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: What to Expect

Trying to decide if the Salkantay Trek is right for you? Here’s a full day-by-day breakdown of what to expect on the Inca Trail’s “savage” counterpart. From glacier fed lakes to the final day spent in Machu Picchu.

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A Love Letter to New Zealand
Travel Journal Megan Petrie 7/11/25 Travel Journal Megan Petrie 7/11/25

A Love Letter to New Zealand

Some places wrap around you like an embrace — warm, familiar, and impossible to forget. New Zealand was that for me. From mountain peaks to winding roads, this vanlife journey was pure magic.

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