Welcome to The Unimaginably Good Life
The Unimaginably Good Life is a newsletter for people who want to rewrite their story.
It’s for the ones who’ve lived messy lives and still believe in something better. It’s for travelers, dreamers, and anyone trying to make sense of where they’ve been and where they’re going.
Think of me like your emotional tour guide, helping you traverse the inner valleys of thoughts and feelings while wandering through scenic towns, heritage places, and hidden gems.
I write about how life cracks us open in ways we don’t expect. How travel connects us to places, people, and the parts of ourselves we sometimes forget. For those of us who grew up in chaos, like with addiction in the family, exploring (without a bucket list!) is a way to find peace, both outside and within.
Every issue is personal and, I hope, universal, too. It will bring a mix of reflections on my own recovery journey, stories from the road, and thoughts on what it means to create a life that feels good — like, really good. Not perfect, but good.
If you’re here, I hope it’s because you believe in imagination. Maybe you’re dreaming up what’s possible for your own life, or you’re reframing stories from the past to empower you better.
You’re not sure, but you do know one thing: You’re ready for more than just survival.
You’re ready to live a life that a former version of yourself couldn’t have planned or even fathomed (but somehow knew, deep down, you were destined for).
You’re ready to reclaim your narrative and make space for real, sustaining joy.
Welcome. Let’s create something unimaginably good together.
About Megan
Megan DeMatteo is an internationally published writer and solopreneur inspiring meaningful travel and personal empowerment. Her work appears in Yahoo, Fodor’s, Dwell, Insider, Marie Claire, and more. Born in Pittsburgh and raised near Baltimore, she’s a first-generation blue crab picker and small-town adventurer at heart. Her travels span from Costa Rica to Chile to ghost-hunting in Oscar Wilde's old Irish dorm. With a BA in Spanish, an MA in creative writing, and a native tongue somewhere between “yinz” and “y’all,” Megan is passionate about slow travel, singing, fiction writing, and the occasional woo-woo touch. Megan’s writing seeks to inspire deeper connections with ourselves and others, inviting readers to rethink what’s possible. Follow her adventures on Instagram @megdematteo.
