The Comfort of Being Uncomfortable
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE The Comfort of Being Uncomfortable Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 9 January 2019 The truth about doing something that scares you. I was talking to a lovely young man about some challenges he’s...
Thoughts on Asia
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Thoughts on Asia Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 20 December 2018 What started as overwhelming became simply fascinating. Now that I’m back in New York for a bit, I have some time to reflect on...
I Have a Beautiful Obsession
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE I Have A Beautiful Obsession Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 17 December 2018 I guess I’m a bit of a stalker, but all in the name of beauty…. I’m a little bit embarassed to admit...
A Chance Encounter Leads to Reflections of My Journey
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE A Chance Encounter Leads to Reflecting About My Journey Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 11 December 2018 How one big decision leads to amazing meetings and conversations. I’m on a sleeper train...








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.


