Meredith Watkins
TRAVEL DESIGNER
Berkeley, CA
Meet Meredith
Born in Virginia and raised in Florida, Meredith has now made her way west to Berkeley, California- with stops living in Alabama, Buenos Aires, Vancouver, Washington D.C., and Wyoming along the way! Meredith’s love for traveling really came from an obsession while growing up with Jack Kerouac’s On the Road along with a love of studying anthropology. She loves seeing new places, cultures, and witnessing the everyday nuances and way-of-life of the people that live there. Meredith enjoys all types of travel- from hiking through the mountains along the Salkantay Trail...to staying at a 5* luxury property and relaxing on the beach.
Most memorable travel experience to date?
Hiking the Salkantay Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You are constantly seeing so many amazing views and you go through a variety of incredible landscapes and then end with such a reward. Plus, it was a trip I took with my sister and, sometimes, it's about the company and not the destination.
What's on your personal bucket list?
Definitely an African safari! Close second would be Alaska.
Favorite Travel Tip?
Always leave room for spontaneity and "getting lost" in your plans...you might discover something amazing off the beaten path! And when in doubt, ask a local.
Favorite destinations to visit?
Anything that gets me out of my comfort zone and has amazing history! And I've never met a mountain town I didn't like.
