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...
The Big Birthday Party in Colombia
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE The Big Birthday Party in Colombia The big party! I mentioned in another post that I was in Colombia for a friend’s 50th birthday party. It was QUITE a party so I thought I’d give you a little of my experience because it was so...
More Thoughts on Colombia – Yes!
More Thoughts On Colombia – YES! A country full of wild beauty and amazing diversity of landscape Colombia, I’ve now discovered for myself, is a fascinating country. It’s so unfortunate that most of us will be too afraid to go because of rumors of...
Is Colombia Safe to Visit?
Is Colombia Safe to Visit? Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Safety is of course a major topic when one discusses Colombia…. My mom wasn’t happy that I decided to come to Colombia. Most people I know told me to be...








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.


