The Places That Made Me: Cullan McNamara
The Places That Made Me
A Featured Article in Viaggio Magazine
Back in November of 2020, an old friend reached out and inquired if i’d be willing to write a guest article for her travel magazine. Naturally, I was elated. Of course I would!
It became clear that Abi Prowse, the Founder of Viaggio Magazine, had gathered together an amazing community of travelers and creatives to contribute to her new outlet. That was something I wanted to be a part of.
So, I’ll provide an excerpt here of my own contribution, but I’d kindly ask you go support Abi by concluding the read on the Viaggio Magazine website. It may just provide the inspiration you need for your next trip.
“Founded in January 2020, Viaggio takes its name from the Italian ‘viaggiare’, which means ‘to travel’. With a focus upon all ranges of travel styles and budgets, we aim to tell the tales behind our adventures, providing our readers with tips and anecdotes along the way.
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Where is the ‘place that made you’?
I’ve been staring at this question for almost four weeks, and it’s nearly impossible to answer… Every place I’ve traveled to has impacted me in some way, some locations more heavily than others.
I’m tempted to say Athens, Greece. This was the first foreign country I explored, and I was lucky enough to live there for a month, studying the ancients and their culture. Athens opened me up to the world, taught me how to be a mindful traveler, and helped me understand how to immerse myself in a new culture. It also completely changed the course of my life.
But the place that made me who I am today is undoubtedly Galway, Ireland. That beautiful and frustrating coastal city on the west side of Ireland. It has the most unique aura I’ve experienced to date. It’s categorized by eclectic artists, god-awful weather, a beautiful mix of urban and the outdoors, and some of the best nights out in the world.
Galway is hailed (affectionately) by the Irish as, ‘The place where dreams go to die ‘cause you’ll never want to leave it.’
— Excerpt From the Full Article
Continue your journey on ViaggioMagazine.com—happy reading, friends!
“Cullan McNamara is a photographer, videographer, writer, and musician. Back in 2016, he was hired to film and photograph a client’s nine-day hiking trip through Colorado, and he’s been traveling and creating ever since. He now works as a freelancer in the United States. Catch his work on Instagram and YouTube, or check out his podcast [and book,] Attempting Local: A Year Abroad in Galway, Ireland.”
— ViaggoMagainze.com
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Thanks for reading; keep an eye out for future blog posts; and happy reading! - Cullan
