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Welcome to Bohemian Trails

I’m Megan, a Scorpio sun and Libra moon who left my job in the music industry to travel and write full-time.

I started Bohemian Trails in 2011 as a creative outlet during a difficult time. Fueled by my love of writing and a deep desire to see the world, this passion project helped launch my career as a travel writer, content creator and consultant.

After a decade split between New York and San Francisco (with a brief stint in Hong Kong), I’m now based in sunny Barcelona. My hope is that Bohemian Trails inspires you to lead a life of magic and meaning no matter where in the world you call home.

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“At some point you have to stop running away and

“At some point you have to stop running away and just start running.” — @konakafe
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It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago, my beautiful friend (@konakafe) and I were co-leading our Magic in Morocco retreat. It was so magical in fact, that I came back a year later. I walked some of the same streets we did with our group—streets that vanish as quickly as they appear, the Medina a mirage swirling in dust kicked up from our shoes.
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A lot has changed since our retreat. She has remained in New York and I moved to Barcelona, but every weekend, we call each other and check-in. It’s the kind of friendship that transcends time and place. We talk about our lives, our struggles, the things that make us laugh, the wounds that make us cry, and the steps we’re taking to integrate all the experiences that have changed us.
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I wanted to share the mantra she gave me (the one you see above) because I think it’s something we all can relate to. The feeling of wanting to run away, to escape, to start our lives over in a new place where nobody knows our name. The freedom that anonymity brings.
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We’re brought up to think that running away is a bad thing; and when it’s presented like that, it is. But what if, instead, we viewed the action differently. What if we’re not running away as much as we are running toward. Now, wouldn’t that be brave.

Palm trees remind me to stand tall, no matter what

Palm trees remind me to stand tall, no matter what gust is thrown my way. 🌴
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As I sat in this comfy lounger at the @movenpickmarrakech I couldn’t help but reflect on the past year. This was my second time in Morocco and my second time here at the Movenpick. In some ways, everything was the same: the same views, the same smiles, the same sparkle in my eye, the same sun setting across a cotton-candy sky.
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And yet, so much was different, too. I think that’s what I love most about travel; the way you can visit the same exact space twice and it be both foreign and familiar all at once. A place might stay the same, but you never will. We are always changing, learning, growing into versions of ourselves we didn’t know we had. It’s beautiful, that unraveling. It’s also brave.

“Make it pink.” 🧚‍♀️ – Having lived f

“Make it pink.” 🧚‍♀️
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Having lived for many years in New York, my wardrobe is 70% black. I like wearing black most of the time but there’s a part of my soul that comes alive in Morocco and it just wants me to be bright and bold and brave.
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My whole life I’ve walked a tightrope of being “too seen” and “not seen enough.” It’s so hard to find that balance. I think it’s easier sometimes to stay hidden. Because hidden is safe. But nobody is meant to stay hidden forever. At some point, we must all step into our power. We must embrace our light and our dark and learn to love them both.
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Morocco unravels me like a ball of yarn. Beautiful in its undoing. Never again the same.
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📷 @dar.liouba
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#essaouira #magicinmorocco #riads #travelbug #gltlove #travelgram #travelandleisure #travelmore #vacations #theglobewanderer #welivetoexplore #beautifuldestinations #bestplacetogo

“How sweet to be a cloud. Floating in the blue.” — A.A. Milne 💙
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While many people associate blue with Chefchaouen (it’s nicknamed ‘the blue city’ after all), Morocco has another city decked out in all shades of blue: Essaouira. In a way, it’s quite fitting. The city lies on the Atlantic coast and fishing has always been a major industry here. From the sea and sky to the faded navy colored fishing boats and doors, blue is definitely the color of choice here.
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From a psychological point of view, blue is said to instill peace, calmness and feelings of security. I find this interesting because during my trip to Essaouira, I experienced a lot of street harassment, which made me feel the opposite of calm and secure. Unwanted and unwelcome male attention in Morocco is something that I anticipated, as I’ve traveled through the country solo before, but it was still energetically draining. More than anything else, it was disappointing. It’s hard to enjoy a country you love so much when half of your focus is on gauging the intentions and actions of those around you.
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That said, there were still moments of my trip that were pure bliss. Like spending time at this little artisan market just inside the city walls. Watching in an almost meditative trance as they carved wood, bound jewelry and stitched scarves. Learning from them and feeling inspired by their passion and by the pride they take in their work.
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Have you ever felt unsafe while traveling? How did you turn it around?
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#essaouira #magicinmorocco #riads #travelbug #gltlove #travelgram #travelandleisure #travelmore #vacations #theglobewanderer #welivetoexplore #beautifuldestinations #bestplacetogo

I know why the caged bird sings 🎶 – Ever since

I know why the caged bird sings 🎶
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Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being able to fly. I’m sure most children share this dream, but even in adulthood, I still feel a sense of longing when I see a bird take flight; soaring up and out of my view. It’s not the destination that I envy; it’s the feeling. What must it feel like to have nothing pulling you down.
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When I checked into @dar.liouba in Essaouira and climbed the stairs to the third floor where my room was, I felt as if I were in a really big bird cage. It felt familiar somehow, like I was safe and sound in this little cocoon made of wood. I think that’s why I feel so at home in riads. It’s an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the souks; a quiet reprieve, and with it a new type of magic that only Morocco can bring.
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#essaouira #magicinmorocco #riads #travelbug #gltlove #travelgram #travelandleisure #travelmore #vacations #theglobewanderer #welivetoexplore #beautifuldestinations #bestplacetogo

Bohemian Trails is an award-winning lifestyle blog featuring destination guides, wellness tips, and bespoke travel experiences.

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