Hey,
I’m Megan, the spirit behind Travel with Spirits.
Based in the Netherlands but often found wandering the world, I’ve spent the past decade weaving together stories of culture, connection, and curiosity. With a background in international business and a passion for travel, I’ve explored over 58 countries, tasting not only local wine 🍷, beer 🍺, and spirits 🥃 but also immersing myself in the essence of each place through its people, history, and soul.
💡 Why I Started This Blog
I’ve been deeply drawn to thinking, reading, writing, and traveling.
My greatest joy comes from experiencing a place fully: tasting its local drinks 🥃, visiting museums 🖼️ to explore its history and culture, trying different modes of transportation 🚆, and wandering through parks, forests, and lakes.
Traveling for me is not just sightseeing, it’s a cultural and spiritual quest.
Every country holds its own unique spirit, deeply connected to its history, religion, and people. I especially love to experience this spirit through local drinks and brewing traditions. To me, a glass of wine, beer, or whisky is not merely a beverage, it’s a living story of the land’s climate, terroir, cultural memory, and history.
This blog is a space to document my journey, not only to share with readers but also with my future self. Each post is like a conversation between who I am now and who I will become. Writing while on the road helps me stay open minded and reflective, continuously exploring both the world and my inner landscape.
🌱 My Philosophy: Life as a Journey
I believe life itself is a journey, and every trip and every piece of writing is part of my personal practice, a form of spiritual growth.
To be honest with myself, to be kind to the world, and to keep moving forward with curiosity and courage.
I love connecting with people 🤝, and I’m inspired by the Socratic method, which reminds me that through conversations with others, we see ourselves more clearly, as if looking into a mirror.
💭 My Motto
These quotes have shaped my philosophy of travel and life, reminding me why I keep exploring and learning:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
― Walt Disney
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
― Ludwig Wittgenstein
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”
― Socrates
🌟 Vision
For me, travel isn’t just about visiting new countries, it’s about opening doors within myself. Through every journey, every language I learn, and every story I hear, my world expands. Curiosity is the compass that guides me, and this blog is my way of sharing that journey with you.
Through Travel with Spirits, I hope to connect with the world and inspire others to travel slowly, engage deeply, and embrace every experience as a meaningful exchange.
Thanks for being here and sharing this journey with me.
Let’s raise a glass to the adventures ahead 🥂
