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Megan Spurrell

Senior editor

Megan Spurrell is a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler. Originally from Los Angeles, she's made homes of Rio de Janeiro, Lima, and Oakland prior to landing in Brooklyn where she is currently based. This year, she hopes to make her first visit to Africa (the music scene in Dakar and voodoo trail of Benin are calling), or head east to Hong Kong or Seoul in search of street food and plastic-stool sidewalk bars. She is a graduate of USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

All the Camping Gear You’ll Need to Enjoy the Outdoors

From solar-powered lanterns to tents and tarps. 

Mandarin Oriental, New York

One of New York City’s quintessential five-star hotel experiences, just off Columbus Circle.

Hotel Astoria, A Rocco Forte Hotel

This five-star landmark hotel delivers old world elegance right in the historical heart of the city.

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

A major renovation of a storied icon on the Big Island’s sunny Kona-Kohala coast.

The American Club

Known among Midwesterners for its rich history, golf courses, and day spa, the American Club makes this town in eastern Wisconsin a destination in its own right.

On Location: How ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Reimagined Iconic ‘Sopranos’ Filming Locations

Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season's most exciting new releases.

A Complete Guide to Where Americans Can Travel in Europe

Although the U.S. is no longer on the European Union's Safe Travel List, many countries are still allowing American tourists to enter.

I Need a Solo Trip. How Do I Tell My Partner?

In our monthly advice column, we're tackling the most commonly asked questions from our Women Who Travel community.

On Location: How “Reservation Dogs” Thoughtfully Filmed in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation

Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season’s most exciting new releases.

12 Best Hiking Backpacks for Every Outdoor Adventure

Perfect for getting you—and your stuff—outside. 

My Favorite Airbnb: A Cowboy-Themed Tiny House in Iowa

It has an outdoor shower, horses, and "cowboy coffee” in the kitchen.

A Local’s Guide to Panama

Musician Sech on the best ways to explore his home country.

A Local’s Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

Musician Kees Dieffenthaller on the dish you have to try on the islands.

A Local’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Artist João Incerti on his favorite cookies and Airbnb in Rio de Janeiro.

A Local’s Guide to Bend, Oregon

Environmentalist Pattie Gonia on the diversity of the outdoor scene in their adopted hometown.

A Local’s Guide to Senegal

Surfer Khadjou Sambe on where to catch waves and Afrobeat music in her home country.

This Upscale Train Takes Travelers Through the Rockies to Utah’s National Parks

A trip on the new Rocky Mountaineer train in the U.S., with views of Utah's rock formations and unlimited drinks from the beverage cart. 

I’m Dreading Wearing a Swimsuit on a Group Trip

In our monthly advice column, we're tackling the most commonly asked questions from our Women Who Travel community.

Under Canvas Acadia

All the benefits of being in Acadia, but with the amenities of a fine safari camp.