Travel Tips
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 GlobeHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistProtecting Your Information On the Road "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone,...
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...
Exploring Peru With Peru Hop – More Than Just a Bus Ride
Exploring Peru With Peru Hop - More Than Just a Bus RideHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistHow to make seeing Peru simple, enjoyable and fun "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone,...
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...
Thank You To All The People I’ve Met on the Road
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEA Thank You Message to the People I've Met Along My JourneyHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistThe people you meet on your travels are one of the most extraordinary parts of the travel.As I travel the...
More Thoughts on Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEMore Thoughts on ArgentinaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistNow that I've been here almost two months, I've learned a lot... Wow, I can't believe two months could pass so quickly, but there you go. I've...
El Chalten – Not Again – Part Two
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEEl Chalten - Not Great if You Don't Like Hiking - Part Two Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistMy El Chalten experience, continued.The hikes are no doubt beautiful as you can tell from my photos. I did one...
El Chalten – Not Again – Part One
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEEl Chalten - Won't Do That Again - Part OneHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistSometimes a place just doesn't match your style...As I travel I don't do extensive research on places. Instead I learn from...
What I Learned From Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLEWhat I Learned Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier in ArgentinaHeather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business StrategistA chance to confront fears and see what I'm made of.I've never seen a glacier before. I mean, not up front...
More Thoughts on Colombia – Yes!
More Thoughts On Colombia - YES!A country full of wild beauty and amazing diversity of landscapeColombia, I've now discovered for myself, is a fascinating country. It's so unfortunate that most of us will be too afraid to go because of rumors of violence and drugs,...