Meet Gary Meenaghan

Travel Writer

Gary is a freelance journalist who has lived in the three countries prefixed with United — Kingdom, States and Arab Emirates — yet now resides in prefixless Brazil. With a penchant for passport stamps, he has visited more than 90 countries and filed stories from more than 40 of them. When he is not eating the strangest thing on the menu, he can be found putting together elaborate travel itineraries that make his family wince. His work has appeared in the likes of The Times of London, Newsweek, The Herald Scotland, Vice, and Open Skies. Follow him on Instagram at @GMeenaghan.

5 Articles published

My Articles

Antigua and Barbuda

Barbuda’s Road to Recovery After Hurricane Irma

In 2017, Hurricane Irma unleashed widespread destruction on this island paradise. Here’s how it's bouncing back – and why it's still well worth a visit.

Caribbean

A Sint Maarten Vacation on a Shoestring Budget

Learn how a family can spend a month on this notoriously expensive Caribbean island without breaking the bank.

Montserrat

Exploring Plymouth, Montserrat's Spooky, Ash-covered Capital

With abandoned churches, clock towers, and hotels half-buried in ash from a volcanic eruption, Montserrat's capital is a modern-day Pompeii.

North Korea

The Most-Difficult to Reach Festival in the World

Gary Meenaghan traveled to Pyongyang to see the Arirang Mass Games, and learns a lot more about North Korea than he ever imagined.

Brazil

Is Brazil Safe for Travelers? 9 Travel Safety Tips

How safe is Brazil for travelers? From crime and transport safety to card fraud and the risk of theft, this is what you should know before you go.