13 Quirky Facts About New Zealand
13 Quirky Facts About New Zealand Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist My New Zealand trip has allowed me to get well-aquainted with the local customs. From New Zealand trip to living in New Zealand since March, I’ve had...
A Few Days In Whangarei – Discover New Zealand
A Few Days In Whangarei – Discover New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A brief getaway to see more of New Zealand. (This is the 15th post in a series. Missed the first 14? Click here to see them...
Magic, Word-Play And Intimacy. The Wonders Of Wandering In New Zealand.
Magic, Word-play, and Intimacy. The Wonders Of Wandering In New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Being locked in has some advantages… (This is the fournteenth post in a series. Missed the first...
Kerikeri Part Two – Discover New Zealand
Kerikeri Part Two – Discover New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Traveling in my own “backyard” (This is the thirteenth post in a series. Missed the first 12? Click here to see them...








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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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