Apartheid and Townships – A Deeper Look At South Africa
Apartheid and Townships – A Deeper Look at South Africa Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Learning so much more than I ever expected My time in South Africa is full of new lessons about a past I now realize I...
First Impressions of Africa
First Impressions of Africa Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A continent I’ve always wondered about, and now I’m in it! I land in Johannesburg over an hour late and race off the plane to make my connection for...
The People of Venezuela – Encounters Along My Journey
Meeting The People of Venezuela – More Than Just a News Story Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A deeper dive into other lives. It’s one thing to read about strife in another country. It’s another thing to...
Exploring Peru With Free Walking Tours
Exploring Peru With Free Walking Tours Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Another tip to enjoy Peru to the max In my last post I mentioned how Peru Hop can help you have a wonderful experience getting around Peru. That’s...








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.


