A Deeper Understanding Of New Zealand Culture – Six Months In Kerikeri
A Deeper Understanding of New Zealand Culture – Six Months In Kerikeri Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist It’s hard to believe it’s been 6 months since my decision to stay in New Zealand instead of returning...
The Feel Of Travel
The Feel Of Travel Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist The real reasons I find travel precious. I didn’t realize at the time I quit my job to travel that it would be for so long. Even when it became long term, I hadn’t yet...
An American Refugee In New Zealand – Stuck Abroad, Afraid To Return Home
An American Refugee In New Zealand – Stuck Abroad, Afraid To Go Home NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist What A Strange World We Are Temporarily In. (This is the 16th post in a series. Missed the first...
The Coronavirus Chronicles Episode 2 – From Christchurch to Dunedin New Zealand
The Coronavirus Chronicles – Heading South in New Zealand Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist It’s time to start seeing the rest of the southern island everyone’s told me is so beautiful… Staying with...








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.
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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.
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