Self Discovery
What I’ve learned so far
Do I Feel Brave – The Truth About Being Bold
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEDo I Feel Brave? - The Truth About Being BoldHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist21 January 2019I was surprised by how anticlimatic some of my supposed bold experiences have been.Since the beginning of my...
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The Comfort of Being Uncomfortable
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEThe Comfort of Being UncomfortableHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist9 January 2019 The truth about doing something that scares you.I was talking to a lovely young man about some challenges he's having in...
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More Thoughts on The Value of Long Term International Travel
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEMore on the Value of My AdventureHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist5 January 2018 Turns out there's a ton of value to long term travel, and it's pretty damn cool.No Regrets. This is one of the biggest...
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An Interview With Myself – Part Two
And now, for part two of my video interview with myself! Join me for three more questions: What's the value I've gotten so far from all this travel? When does the journey end? Where am I headed next? This is also an opportunity for you! Do you have questions for...
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An Interview With Myself – Part One
I decided to change it up and do a video blog! Join me for the first of a two part series where I tackle the questions I'm asked all the time. In today's video, I'll be discussing: 1. My favorite place 2. Solo travel and loneliness 3. Affording long term travel...
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After Asia – Adapting to America Once Again
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEAfter Asia - Adapting to America Once AgainHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist23 December 2018The changing sights, sounds and smells....As I pick up my mail from my PO Box it suddenly strikes me that I...
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The Hidden Bonds of Freedom
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE The Hidden Bonds of Freedom Heather Markel, Writer, Photographer, Speaker, Globetrotter, Business Strategist 29 November 2018 An innocent question from a new aquaintance got me thinking. While in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I had the pleasure of...
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A Little Self Respect Goes a Long Way
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE A Little Self Respect Goes a Long Way Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Traveler, Photographer 21 November 2018 I've always admired people that don't take crap from anyone. It's a quality I've always yearned to have for myself, in all areas of my...
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There Are a Lot of Forks in My Road
There Are a Lot of Forks in My Road Heather Markel, Blogger, Speaker, Adventurer 25 October 2018 It feels like I'm living an eternal fork in the road. Life feels like an eternal fork in the road. I've stayed alone much of my trip so far but recently did a...
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Blind Trust – Learning to Surrender
Blind Trust - Learning To Surrender Heather Markel, Blogger, Speaker, Global Nomad 22 October 2018 Sometimes magical experiences happen when you let go of all expectations. (Photo above taken in Sa Pa, Vietnam.) When traveling in a completely foreign place where I...
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