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 a Dance in Brazil Reminded Me That I’m the Leader of My Life
How a Dance in Brazil Reminded Me That I’m the Leader of My Life Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist An unexpected dance My trip to Brazil was unusually fast in this slow journey I’ve been on. Several months ago I...
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...
Altitude Sickness – What It Is and What to Do When You Experience It
Altitude Sickness – What It Is and What to Do When You Get It Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist “Altitude sickness hits many people, it doesn’t matter how physically fit you are.” I wrote another blog...








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.


