Megan Arzbaecher is the writer behind Traverse, a blog that helps travelers maximize their food and travel experiences with comprehensive guides. Megan's love for travel began during her childhood when her family decided to spend the whole summer in Europe. Here, she grew an appreciation for other cultures, understanding the value of exploring new places.

Megan's passion for travel continued through her college years leading her to enroll in the Semester At Sea program which allowed her to see the world while still completing her degree.

Over the years, Megan's adventures took her around the world visiting all 7 continents and 55 countries. With Megan experiencing such bucket list-worthy travels, she remains conscious of how traveling alters local life wherever she goes. Being an advocate for sustainable travel, Megan gives her knowledge about leaving a place better than when you arrived.

For the full show notes of the page with Megan's recommended resources check out: nomadicfoodist.com/traverse

In today’s episode you will learn:

• Sustainable travel and why it's so important for every tourist
• Common mistakes travelers make
• EASY solutions to becoming a more sustainable traveler
• The REALITY of living in a foreign country
• Things about Germany and Germans that may SURPRISE you
• What to EXPECT when drinking Kolsch beer in Cologne 
• How the Bavarian Culture AFFECTED the rest of Germany
• Megan's MOST RECOMMENDED German breads
• Why Megan PREFERS the high speed train VS flying
• Why Belgium is UNDERRATED
• What to expect from Belgian food