A Culture Shock Journey From The Southern To The Northern Hemisphere
Culture Shock, Or Rather, Hemisphere Shock Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist So much I didn’t know about the world. After 10 months in South America and Africa, I’ve just returned to the Northern Hemisphere....
7 Dangers of Visiting Africa – They Aren’t What You Think They Are
7 Dangers of Visiting Africa – They Aren’t What You Think They Are Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Setting your expectations… Africa is one of the most fascinating continents on the earth. I loved it so...
11 Tips to Enjoy Your Future African Safari
11 Tips to Enjoy Your Future African Safari Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist What you need to know before you go One of my absolute favorite memories from my first trip to Africa was the three-week safari I did. My safari...
Cape Town in A Day – Part Two
A Day in Cape Town South Africa – Part Two Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Too much to be able to see it all in a day, even two. As I mentioned in my last post, Cape Town is much bigger than originally meets the eye....
A Day in Cape Town South Africa
A Day in Cape Town South Africa – Exploring the City Center Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A city that’s so much larger than first meets the eye. When I first landed in Cape Town I expected to stay a week,...
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Learn about Heather and what set her on her world journey. She also explains why this life is not just for Millenials, it’s for anyone that wants to create a life around what they love most in life. 
If you’ve been thinking that there’s got to be more to life than work, or, you’ve lost your job, and wonder whether now is the time to do something you’re more excited about, this quiz will help you. Answer a few questions and get a free guide to help you know the areas you need to work on, followed up with inspirational and helpful tips to put your dreams into action.
Traveling the world full-time may sound glamorous and exhilirating. (In many ways, it is!) But, it’s not full-time fun. Before you decide to go, take this quiz to make sure you’re ready, and, if not, find out how to bridge the gaps.
This fun quiz helps you understand what your travel personality is, and how to make sure you indulge it when planning your next trip to maximize your enjoyment!
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If you want to see every post I’ve written, starting with the most recent, this is the place to start!
In 2020, I was traveling in New Zealand as the coronavirus pandemic brewed, and, got stuck there. If you want to read about what this time was like and traveling during this time, check out this page.
Many of my blog posts are about things I’ve discovered about myself or about being, while I’ve traveled. If you’d like to focus on posts that only have self-discovery themes, click the button below.
I’ve been traveling the globe solo, and many of my posts share thoughts and resources specifically for other solo travelers. If you’re a fellow solo traveler, or you’re thinking about solo travel, this is a collection you will find of interest.
Sometimes I write posts where I give insider information on certain cities I’ve visited, which may be more along the lines of places to go, how to save money, etc. If that’s your main interest, check out this compilation of posts.
At the heart of international travel is learning about the many different cultures and ways of being around the world. The posts compiled on this page speak, specifically, about the cultural observations I’ve had.
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