Long Term Travel Advice
The Next Phase Of The Nomadic Journey. From Turbulent To On Track.
The Next Phase Of The Nomadic Journey. From Turbulent To On Track.Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistLogic sometimes has no place. "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means,...
The Questions I’m Most Frequently Asked About Life As A Full-Time Nomad
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE The Questions I'm Asked The Most About Life As A Full Time Nomad Heather Markel, Author, Photographer, Speaker, World TravelerThe longer I live as a full-time nomad, the more questions I get from friends and passerby about my life...
A Culture Shock Journey From The Southern To The Northern Hemisphere
Culture Shock, Or Rather, Hemisphere ShockHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistSo much I didn't know about the world.After 10 months in South America and Africa, I've just returned to the Northern Hemisphere. It's the place I've...
11 Tips to Enjoy Your Future African Safari
11 Tips to Enjoy Your Future African SafariHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistWhat you need to know before you go "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own...
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...
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 ItHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist"Altitude sickness hits many people, it doesn't matter how physically fit you are." "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often...
New Perspectives From Nearly Dying
New Perspectives From Nearly DyingHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist"A split second - time literally split into two possibilities.One carrying life, the other death.Your choice mattersAnd will change you forever."- Heather...
Trust Betrayed – The Sometimes Suckiness of Female Solo Travel
Trust Betrayed - The Sometimes Suckiness of Female Solo TravelHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist"Changing cultures, changing ways, meeting new peopleAssuming the best of them, but sometimes finding something less.A moment, a...
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist"Popping out of clouds to clean, pristine air and blue skiesmy head begins to throb and my stomach soon cries.Can't walk another step it feels like I've gotten...
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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.







