thailand posts
Thoughts on Asia
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEThoughts on AsiaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist20 December 2018 What started as overwhelming became simply fascinating.Now that I'm back in New York for a bit, I have some time to reflect on Asia and...
Prachuap Khiri Khan – An Amazing Find In Thailand
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEPrachuap Khiri Khan - An Amazing Find in ThailandHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist14 December 2018A wonderful off-the-beaten-path discovery. I arrive in a strange, small city at 6 o’clock at night and...
A Chance Encounter Leads to Reflections of My Journey
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE A Chance Encounter Leads to Reflecting About My Journey Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 11 December 2018 How one big decision leads to amazing meetings and conversations. I'm on a sleeper train from...
Bangkok – A Pleasant Surprise
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Bangkok - A Wonderful Surprise Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist 8 December 2018 Bangkok wasn't originally in my plans. But when I found myself a mere 8-hour bus ride away, I couldn't ignore the...
Negotiating Across Southeast Asia
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Negotiating Across Southeast Asia Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Globetrotter, Business Strategist 2 December 2018 Learning and relearning how to negotiate in Southeast Asia was a difficult and fascinating experience. In my...








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