Lake Tekapo – Discover New Zealand
Lake Tekapo – Discover New Zealand NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A surprising delight in a city with a touristy reputation… (This is the fifth post in a series. Missed the first four? Click here to...
The Coronavirus Chronicles – A Resilient Nomad’s Diary of Passion Over Obstacles
The Coronavirus Chronicles – A Resilient Nomad’s Diary of Passion Over Obstacles Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Sometimes there are obstacles in the way of your dream, these are the times to re-assess your...
The Questions I’m Most Frequently Asked About Life As A Full-Time Nomad
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE The Questions I’m Asked The Most About Life As A Full Time Nomad Heather Markel, Author, Photographer, Speaker, World Traveler The longer I live as a full-time nomad, the more questions I get from friends and passerby about my life...
A Few Of My Favorite Things From Around The World
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE A Few Of My Favorite Things From Around The World Heather Markel, Author, Photographer, Speaker, World Traveler Inspired by my recent article on Travel Awaits, I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favorites from around the...








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.


