Argentina posts
More Thoughts on Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEMore Thoughts on ArgentinaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistNow that I've been here almost two months, I've learned a lot... Wow, I can't believe two months could pass so quickly, but there you go. I've...
A Day With Penguins in Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEA Day With Penguins in ArgentinaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistA magical day I will never forget.Until my trip to Ushuaia, I had only seen penguins in zoos. Animals in the wild have been an exciting...
Ushuaia – The End of the World (Not Quite)
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEUshuaia - The Battle for The End of the WorldHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistI can now say I've witnessed the end of the world 😉 The city of Ushuaia is the farthest South I've ever been in my life. I'm...
The Dogs of Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEThe Dogs of Argentina Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistEvery country seems to have its own dog culture. As I travel the world I've noticed that dogs are treated very differently in each country. I...
El Chalten – Not Again – Part Two
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEEl Chalten - Not Great if You Don't Like Hiking - Part Two Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistMy El Chalten experience, continued.The hikes are no doubt beautiful as you can tell from my photos. I did one...
El Chalten – Not Again – Part One
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEEl Chalten - Won't Do That Again - Part OneHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistSometimes a place just doesn't match your style...As I travel I don't do extensive research on places. Instead I learn from...
Turning Anxiety Into Opportunity
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLETurning Anxiety Into OpportunityHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistAnxiety is really annoying to have.Last year, in Portugal, a friend made me aware of the anxiety contained in my thoughts. It came out as...
What I Learned From Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEWhat I Learned Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier in ArgentinaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistA chance to confront fears and see what I'm made of.I've never seen a glacier before. I mean, not up front...
First Impressions of Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEFirst Impressions of Argentina Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistNight is day, summer is winter, and there's a giant glacier down the road... I'm writing this post from El Calafate, Argentina. It's the...








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