writer, researcher, editor

The website for freelance science and travel journalist Meghan Miner Murray.

National Geographic Books, contributing author:

National Geographic Traveler Magazine:

  • I've been a freelance fact-checker for the publication since January 2012, and have checked dozens of features and departments for accuracy. Look for me in the masthead as a Contributing Researcher!
  • Road Trip: Kauai's Ring Road, April/May 2017
  • Celebrating the New Year Around the World
  • 2012 Best of the World: Oman
  • The Short List: March/April 2012
  • Traveler 20: May/June 2011, July/August 2011, September 2011, November/December 2011

National Geographic Travel Online:

These Breathtaking Natural Wonders No Longer  Exist
Rocked by Natural Disasters, These Destinations Are Now Ready for Tourists
•  7 Stunning Natural Wonders in South America

5 Places to See the Super Blue Blood Moon

L.A. Times Travel:

HAWAII Magazine, features:

Hotel Reviews for The Telegraph, London:

      I've written dozens of reviews of hotels on   
         Hawaii Island, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and in Chile
         including:

      Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
      Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Hawaii Island  
      Four Seasons Hualalai, Hawaii Island
      Volcano House, Hawaii Island
      Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Hawaii    
         Island

      Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii Island

U.S. News & World Report, travel and real estate write-ups:

      • Nearly 100 property descriptions for the Best Hotels listings and rankings
      • Best Places to Live profile: Honolulu Hawaii

The Wirecutter, travel product reviews:

      • Travel towels
      • Neck pillows
      • Toiletry kits

National Geographic's Intelligent Traveler blog: