Travel Tips Archives - Travel Write Draw by Meagan Morrison

NYC Local Guides Podcast with Travel Write Draw

Before I left my apartment March 7th for Chile, and the world took a collective pause, I sat down with…

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First Timer’s Guide to Chile

Chile has been on my travel bucket list for some time now so at the start of 2020 I decided…

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First Timer’s Guide to India

I ventured to India for the very first time this past December. Not only did it completely exceed any and…

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Condé Nast Traveler Singapore Etiquette Guide

In August 2017 I made my first trip to Singapore. It was the last stop on a whirlwind tour through…

During my Sunday morning yoga class, we were asked

My darlings, just a tiny appreciation post to say

My darlings, just a tiny appreciation post to say thank you once again for continuing to share your framed TWD art purchases with me 😭🖼✨!! Words simply cannot express the honor and joy I feel when I open up your msgs to find my work being cherished in your arms and in your homes. I saw a Reel recently that talked about how artists (and creators in general) have never been more important than they are today. We are able to bring color and joy into an otherwise dark world. Let this post stand as a testimony to how much jubilation it can bring people!! Keep painting, dancing, singing, writing and sharing your bright light with the world. We need you now more than ever. I love you all xx MM

This might sound a wee bit silly but one thing tha

This might sound a wee bit silly but one thing that has kept me feeling like myself (through this insane excuse of a year 😂) is dressing up everyday...even if only for me. I feel so much joy when I get to put together fun little “lewks” to share on my stories with you all. This mirror and pose has become a bit of a hallmark constant for those who tune in with me daily. Admittedly I get a lot of “where the hell is SHE going” stares on the streets these days haha but I say, whatever gets you through, is quite alright ✨. But the real question remains, which is your favorite Fall lewk so far? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?! xx MM

As a Canadian legal resident, I’ve always been c

As a Canadian legal resident, I’ve always been cautious whether to insert myself in the conversation of voting. After all, I’m grateful everyday that I get to live in New York; a city I was not BORN into, but fought tooth and nail to BELONG into. So let me preface this caption with, I know my place here and I’m not looking to incite anger or contention whatsoever. That being said, never has an election felt more matter of life or death, not only for America, but the entire world 🙏🏼. I urge you to not only use your birth right to vote, but above all, to do so with heart and empathy. It is our inability to see ourselves in each other, to care beyond our own personal gains or interests, that has lead us to such a great divide. We all love this country so please VOTE for a better future, because...you can xx MM

Mount Fuji at Dawn ⛩🗻🗼🌸✨ A brand new

Imagining this @Balmain SS21 pink power suit glowi

Imagining this @Balmain SS21 pink power suit glowing in the city lights of Shanghai 💕!! Gosh it feels good to dream!! If you could teleport yourself anywhere in the world tmrw, where would it be 🔮?! Sweet dreams from NY, darlings xx MM

The sense of community I’ve felt being back in N

The sense of community I’ve felt being back in New York these past 3 months straight is unlike anything I’ve experienced in my decade living here 😭💕. It’s as if the heart of New York has cracked wide open. Does anyone else out there feel the same? Waking up and seeing familiar faces sitting outside my local coffee shop every morning, waving to my sweet, elderly neighbors while they people watch safely from their stoops and windows, meeting up with my friends at a moments notice without weeks of scheduling in advance, has this otherwise nomadic soul feeling particularly grounded in ways I never even knew I needed/existed!!

Many of you continue to write and ask me when I’m going to start traveling again. At the moment, I’m doing my research. Apart from the undeniable fact that Covid numbers are once again rising just about everywhere, and my lingering anxiety from borders closing by the minute while I was in Chile March 8-15, the truth is I’m feeling more at peace being in New York than I have in years. Part of me is itching to leave but another side of me doesn’t want to interrupt the flow. When will we ever have a time like this again where it is actually encouraged, if not life saving, to stay in one place?! You know I love nothing more than getting on a plane and escaping to somewhere new but perhaps the greatest, most challenging journey of 2020 is inward ✨?! All my love xx MM

Carmen the Camel got the @KingFlyTailoring treatme

Carmen the Camel got the @KingFlyTailoring treatment: fully embroidered, head-to-toe 🧵🐪🤩✨!! Swipe 👈🏼 till the end to see her in all her bedazzled glory!! I’ve always dreamed of having my artwork converted into embroidered patches!! Thank you for making my dream come true, David!! I will cherish her forever 😍💕. Do check out his account to see more of his incredible work and collaborations. Makes me want to learn how to sew xx MM

My darling girl @stepheintz is creating a red & pi

My darling girl @stepheintz is creating a red & pink colored triptych with 3 of my prints for her apt. We were looking for 1 final piece to complement the Amina Muaddi Shoes and Giambattista Valli x Joan Smalls artworks so we decided to convert my Valentino Eyes into a pink & red colorway as the final print. I’m so pleased with how it turned out, I wanted to share. This has got to be one of my most favorite color combinations!! What do you think loves, version 1 or 2? xx MM

My Costa Rican Dancers on Stretched Canvas have fo

My Costa Rican Dancers on Stretched Canvas have found a new home as well as a tiny new admirer (@krissiemillan’s 2 year old son 🥰)!! Is this not one of the most precious photos you’ve ever seen?!! I really needed to see this today. My heart just melted when she sent it to me ❤️!! I can only imagine what he’s thinking as he looks at this bright red canvas. With the year we’ve had, I’m so beyond grateful for moments like these shared with you, my community. Thank you for continuing to support me and my work and for all the gracious msgs you sent my way yesterday and everyday. I love you all so darn much xx MM

Pssst my loves!!! Today is my birthday 🙊🎂 BU

Pssst my loves!!! Today is my birthday 🙊🎂 BUT it is also the 10 YEAR mf anniversary of my baby, Travel Write Draw 😭🥳👏🏼💕!!! I CANNOT believe a decade ago I hit publish on my very first blog post as an FIT student which changed the course of my life forever!!! I can remember losing sleep for weeks prior to launching, worrying about what people might think or say. But a wise therapist once said to me, “are you going to live your life by the voices of doubt in your head or the chance of true fulfillment?” I think it’s safe to say I chose the later option and I thank my lucky stars everyday that I did!!!

To borrow words from the first post I ever wrote: “I’m a firm believer that we manifest our own destinies. We owe it to ourselves, even if only in private, to answer the question of what we want to do with our lives honestly. When I ignore all the pressures and criticisms in my head, I can see clearly what I long to do. Travel Write Draw isn’t just a blog, but a way of life. For me it’s a step towards building a life that I always dreamed I would have.” As I read these words looking back 10 years later 🤯😭 I can say with absolute certainty that it did just that!!!

So today as I celebrate the gift of life and another year around our glorious sun, I also celebrate my brilliant collaborator (yes I think of TWD as a separate entity from me 😂)!! She has been my North Star since September 2010, the truest articulation of my greatest passions, hopes, and beliefs. Wherever we go from here, we go together, and I assure you it won’t be boring lol!! Thank you once again to each and every one of YOU, new and old community members, for your unwavering belief, love, and support in me!! I cannot WAIT to see where the next decade leads us!! All my love, xx MM 📸 @laredo_photographer

With this being the last weekend of summer (gahhh)

With this being the last weekend of summer (gahhh), I can’t help but reflect on the joy of outdoor dining we’ve had here in NYC!! I never want it to end 🤗. Just this past week, my dear @laredo_photographer and I were invited to experience @odo.nyc’s new Japanese Western outdoor dining menu by Michelin-starred chef Hiroki Odo, and boy did they deliver!! We tasted our way through 6 (possibly more 😂) courses and finished with the most delicious Sake🍦!! Swipe to see how our evening progressed from demure photo op to downright belly-full lol. As per usual, we laughed and ate for hours. Thank you so very much to the lovely #odonyc team for having us and do check them out and support our glorious restaurant industry here in New York!! All my love xx MM

Hello darlings! I’m so sorry for the inconsisten

Hello darlings! I’m so sorry for the inconsistent posting as of late! I’ve been working on several commissions & projects with overlapping deadlines - one of which has me referencing some of my own brushwork from past projects to keep the same dynamic feel 🤩. Do you recognize these pieces? I can’t wait to share more with you and also get back to releasing new work and classes!! Are you having a good September so far?! Let me know in the comments. All my love xx MM

Incredibly chuffed to be selected as one of @Vanit

Incredibly chuffed to be selected as one of @VanityFairFrance’s 20 Favorite Illustrators to follow on Instagram 🥳💕!! Merci, c’est vraiment gentil a ton part!! I’ve included the link to the full list on my IG Stories, should you wish to take a look at the 19 other talented creatives mentioned, and thank you so much to my sweet follower @daers.april for spotting me and letting me know I was on it!! Have a fabulous weekend, darlings!! xx MM

The most resilient city on earth and my beloved ho

The most resilient city on earth and my beloved home of 11 years🗽. If there is one thing I know to be true, I’ve never been prouder to be a New Yorker 🍎. Thinking of everyone who was impacted by this unfathomable tragedy 19 years ago. We hold you in our hearts forever ❤️. All my love xx MM

A video love letter to summer and long weekends sp

A video love letter to summer and long weekends spent on the water with your best friends @melaniebrandman @addiethebully 🥰👯‍♀️🐶🌊🚤. Wishing you all a restorative and inspiring Labor Day weekend, my loves!! More new works coming soon xx MM (Song ily (i love you baby) Surf Mesa ✨)