Wandering In Wellington – Discover New Zealand
Wandering in Wellington – Discover New Zealand NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Always prepare to be sick when planning a boat trip. (This is the eigth post in a series. Missed the first seven? Click here...
Eight Essential Travel Apps
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Eight Travel Apps to Take on the Road Heather Markel, Writer, Photographer, Speaker, World Traveler More helpful travel apps. A while ago I shared 10 travel apps that make traveling a lot easier. I’ve come across a few more neat apps so...
7 Ways to Prevent Fraud and Hacking While Traveling the World, and What to Do If They Happen to You
7 Ways to Prevent Fraud and Hacking While Traveling the Globe Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Protecting Your Information On the Road I’m freshly pissed off and frustrated writing this post since I’ve just been...
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...
Exploring Peru With Peru Hop – More Than Just a Bus Ride
Exploring Peru With Peru Hop – More Than Just a Bus Ride Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist How to make seeing Peru simple, enjoyable and fun During my first visit to Lima I feel the urge to see other parts of Peru....
Learn about Heather and what set her on her world journey. She also explains why this life is not just for Millenials, it’s for anyone that wants to create a life around what they love most in life. 
If you’ve been thinking that there’s got to be more to life than work, or, you’ve lost your job, and wonder whether now is the time to do something you’re more excited about, this quiz will help you. Answer a few questions and get a free guide to help you know the areas you need to work on, followed up with inspirational and helpful tips to put your dreams into action.
Traveling the world full-time may sound glamorous and exhilirating. (In many ways, it is!) But, it’s not full-time fun. Before you decide to go, take this quiz to make sure you’re ready, and, if not, find out how to bridge the gaps.
This fun quiz helps you understand what your travel personality is, and how to make sure you indulge it when planning your next trip to maximize your enjoyment!
This one is pure fun – test your transcontinental travel trivia knowledge. Hit the button below if you dare take the quiz and see your score! 
If you want to see every post I’ve written, starting with the most recent, this is the place to start!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
