In Gratitude to The People and Places of South America
In Gratitude to the People and Places of South America Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist “Sad to leave so many new friends and experiences behind.” I’m sad to leave South America, the landscapes the people...
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist “Popping out of clouds to clean, pristine air and blue skiesmy head begins to throb and my stomach soon cries.Can’t walk another step it feels...
Easter Island – Worth the Trip – Moai – Part Two
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Easter Island – Worth the Trip – About Those Moai Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist “Massive, imposing, dark protectors around the island you can sense their love, compassion and...
Easter Island – Worth the Trip – Part One
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Easter Island – Worth the Trip Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist “A flight over water to an island surrounded by oceans.Strange cloud formations overhead, dramatic reflections of the sunI am...








If you want to see every post I’ve written, starting with the most recent, this is the place to start!
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.
If you’re looking to read blog posts about specific destinations, click the country of your interest below to go to it’s blog page and get country-specific reviews and thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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.


