It was three years ago this month that I started Meg Travels. My very first post was about Venice, which has been one of the places I’ve written a lot about ever since! As I look back I think that there are so many aspects of travel that are part of the overall experience, such as planning, getting lost, finding souvenirs, wondering what to do with the souvenirs when you get home, shopping, and many other details. I still wonder if it will rain, but I’ve found that a place can be just as beautiful under cloudy or rainy skies. I just try to keep an umbrella handy – or a poncho. Either one works fine.
I think that walking is an excellent way to see a place too. And when possible, stop at a gelato shop for a delicious treat as you walk. Here are pictures from some of my rainy, sunny, chilly, warm and mostly wonderful travel adventures from over the past three years. There’s more to come too.
After all, travel is both inspiring and fun!
Meg Travels 
Have so enjoyed your blog and use it as a resource when planning trips.
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Thank you so much – I really appreciate knowing that!
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You have an exceptional blog, Meg–pairing stellar photography and great stories. Looking forward to many more years of the same!
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Thanks Naomi! Even after three years I think that it’s always time to plan a trip… :)
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I’m so glad that I found your blog. Congrats on three years!
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Thank you Andrea – it’s been a lot of fun!
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Congrats on your three years of blogging, Meg. You’re so right about travel pics not being dependent on good weather. What lovely travel memories you must have. I especially like th pic of the Prince Edward lighthouse. :)
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Thank you – I thought that Prince Edward Island was charming and the lighthouses were very pretty!
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Firstly, congratulations and happy 3 years of blogging :) And secondly, we would agree about walking … that is the best way to explore everything and really soak up the surrounds!
And lastly, travelling is so inspiring and so fun!! :)
Love this post!
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Thanks! I always choose to walk whenever I can – it gives an opportunity to observe your surroundings. It’s all part of the adventure… :)
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Hello Meg – many congratulations on the third anniversary of your blog. And all good wishes for the future of the blog. ;)
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Thank you so much! I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by… :)
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I agree that walking is the best way to visit any new place. And especially when your feet take you off the beaten path – that’s where the real interest lies! I’ve enjoyed all your posts since I discovered your blog. Thanks for taking us along with you! :)
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You’re welcome! There’s nothing like walking – it’s a pleasant part of travel adventures… :)
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Congrats on your 3 years Meg – your blog seems so successful that I just imagined you’d been blogging for way longer than that! I’m sure you must be really proud and happy about not only visiting those great places but also for being able to share all the useful tips and lovely photos with the rest of us :)
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Thank you – I really appreciate it! I’m happy to share tips about all the things I’ve learned from traveling too… :)
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You have such a wonderful blog. Congratulations on your three years and here’s to many more years of travel!
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Thank you very much, and I’m planning for more traveling too!
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I am guessing it is your blogaversary? ;) I have enjoyed your travels and pics over the last few years. Looking forward to more.
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Thanks! Having a blog is a great reason to take lots of pictures and buy souvenirs… :)
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Yes certainly is! I just had my 4th blogaversary a few weeks back.
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A very happy blogaversary to you! It’s amazing how fast the time goes… :)
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Yes time flies. I started the blog when we moved to China to share the adventure with friends and family back home. That was 4 years ago! We are now starting our 5th year here in Shanghai.
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That’s a great reason to start a blog! It’s so exciting that you’ve been there going on 5 years… :)
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It is shocking… and I am now one of the long “termers” at my work and people go ‘wow… really?” This is our last year… well I am 99% sure ;)
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Lovely places you’ve seen. I really like the gate in Switzerland.
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Thanks Patti – seeing that picture from Lugano reminds me of how wonderful it is to travel!
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I remember that Venice post which compelled me to visit the city. Such lovely photos and so many memories – sometimes photos are the best souvenirs… :)
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Thank you so much Suzanne! I think pictures from travels are marvelous souvenirs… :)!
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I just love this…all the photos…all the shopping…all the history…very much makes me want to pack up a bag and just do it.
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Thanks Teresa – there are lots and lots of great reasons to travel!
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I’ve just returned from 5 weeks traveling around Europe and you’re right – things do still look beautiful and interesting in the rain. I really enjoy your blog.
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Thanks – you must have had a fantastic trip to Europe! Even in the rain things can look lovely… :)
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Congratulations on your blogging anniversary! I didn’t realize that we started our blogs at the same time. It’s been a pleasure to join you in your adventures!
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Thank you Marlene! I’ve enjoyed your blog very much and it’s so interesting to learn that we started our blogs the same month… :)
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Congratulations on your three years of blogging. Here is to many more years of travel and sharing the experience with us.
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Thanks so much Karen. Travel adventures are wonderful and so are the memories!
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Wow! You have been to so many wonderful places :-)
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I’ve really had some marvelous opportunities to travel – it’s been pretty amazing!
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Happy 3rd anniversary! :) Wishing you more places to see and more blogs to post. Cheers!
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Thank you very much! It’s so much fun to travel… :)
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And you’ve shared so many lovely places and interesting details from your travel in the last three years! Here’s to many more lovely posts and even more fantastic travels, Meg!
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Thanks Debra – it’s been a busy three years and I’m looking forward to many more travel adventures!
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I enjoyed traveling along with you, Meg! You always have wonderful stories to share :)
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Thank you Amy! Being able to travel and share pictures and stories is so much fun… :)
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Fun and inspiring …I absolutely agree, be it walking through new places or walking with a new outlook….
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That’s a great way of putting it – either way it’s a marvelous experience!
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What a lovely post and congratulations on your 3 year “blog” anniversary! I’m enjoying reading your posts about all your travel experiences and seeing your beautiful photos – will “visit” again soon. Thanks very much for visiting my blog too and am glad you liked my latest post on Bolzano Bozen. As a new blogger of 2 months it is especially good to get feedback from an experienced blogger like yourself and I appreciate the support and encouragement! Here’s to many more happy travelling adventures kind regards Rosemary (Le Chic En Rose) :)
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Thank you very much Rosemary! I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog and I’m looking forward to reading more… :)
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Thank you very much too Meg I’m glad you liked my latest post as well on “Flying In Style”. I love your recent post “Early Morning Walk” – what a beautiful garden! There are so many pretty parts of the world and walking is a great way to see them! I have always loved taking photos, which is partly why I began my blog and now I’ve started it will become a regular part of my life (and an excuse for more travelling not that I need any!). Thanks for sharing your experiences and beautiful photos and I’ll be visiting here often :)
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You’re welcome! I think that pictures are such a wonderful way to remember what we see when we travel. It’s just another reason to keep a camera handy… :)
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Very nice pics. Congrats on your blogaversary!
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Thank you – it’s been lots of fun reminiscing!
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I’ve enjoyed sharing with you these past couple of years, Meg. Still trying to catch you up, though! Florence and Avignon still on the list :)
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You have been on some pretty amazing adventures yourself Jo! I think that you’ll really like Avignon and Florence… :)
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Congratulations on this anniversary! I so enjoy your blog and hope you continue for many year to come :-)
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Thank you so much! I have a feeling that I’ll be doing more traveling in the future… :)
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:-) enjoy; it’s the best thing in the world.
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Happy 3rd Anniversary. I hope you keep travelling and finding delightful things like that umbrella vending machine!
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Thanks – I considered buying one of those umbrellas just in case!
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Wonderful set of photos. Giverny is my favorite among them.
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Thank you! I really enjoyed seeing the beauty of Giverny… :)
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Thanks for leaving me a trail back to your lovely blog. I look forward to following your travels.
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Thank you – I’m glad that I found your blog too!
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Congrats on the 3 years Meg! That’s a lot of blogging and a lot of travelling…
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Thanks! I can’t believe it’s been three years – but I’m just getting started… :)
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Three years – congratulations! You could write a wonderful book with all your adventures.
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Thank you so much – I’d really like to write a travel book one day!
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