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3 Hidden Gems in Germany

3 Hidden Gems in Germany
Although I have traveled to Germany and my name is Heidi, I'm not qualified to give you travel tips or off-the-beaten-path recommendations. However, I knew exactly the right woman for the job. My peer travel writer and photography, Varsha Kulkarni-Gawai, will share with us her top three hidden gems in Germany. Time to discovery Germany with…
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4 Adventures in Antartica

4 Adventures in Antartica
Having roamed to some pretty remote locations, including Alaska, Iceland, and even down to the Strait of Magellan, I have not made it to Antartica. As an adventure seeker that adores spotting wildlife in their natural habit, Antartica is very high on my list to see. However, as I wait to check off my seventh…
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5 Must Visit Places in Thailand

5 Must Visit Places in Thailand
Got a bit of wanderlust?  I certainly do. In fact, my adventure list keeps getting longer and longer each day. High on that list is Thailand. To help you and I learn more about this fascinating destination, I reached out to travel writer and journalist, Natalie Deduck, to share with us her expertise on the…
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3 Things You Must Do in Austria

3 Things You Must Do in Austria
With a name like Heidi, everyone assumes that I'm German, Austrian, or Swiss. I'm going to break the truth to you. I'm a global citizen with a DNA like a mutt: some German, some Norweigan, some French, some British, and who knows what else. So I'm on a quest to experience those locations, but also…
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5 Must-Do Experiences in Vietnam

5 Must-Do Experiences in Vietnam
At the top of my bucket list of destinations is no other than Vietnam. In fact, I had a chance to go a few years ago, but a project got in the way (book #2 With New Eyes). Thus, I asked Jules, my peer wanderluster and owner of blog Part-Time Passport, to share with us her…
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Top 4 Things to Do in Norway

Top 4 Things to Do in Norway
Having grown up in an area of rural Wisconsin where there are a lot of folks with Norweigan heritage, myself included. I know a thing or two about Norweigan cuisine like lefse, lutefisk, and krumkake.  However, I haven't taken a trip to experience Norway's food in person, nor its natural beauty. So I have called…
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4 Adventures You Must Do in Namibia

4 Adventures You Must Do in Namibia
Although I'm an adventurer, there are countless adventures out there that I have yet to do. That's why I have connected with peer intrepid travelers, writers, and photographers to highlight travel tips and adventures all around the world. One of the top African destinations that I haven't explored, but want to so very badly is…
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Need More Adventure? 5 Great Newbie Adventures to Get You Started

Need More Adventure? 5 Great Newbie Adventures to Get You Started
Need More Adventure? Most know me as the Adventure Woman. I speak and write about my adventures around the globe as well as close to home in hopes of inspiring others to live a life full of adventure. Many ask me why adventure is my thing. Countless times, I‘ve explained that I believe that adventure…
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Benefits of Adventure and Why You Need an Adventure List

Benefits of Adventure and Why You Need an Adventure List
Over my lifetime, I haven't met a person that didn't want to improve something about his/her life. In particular, most of us want to enhance our lives, whether that includes being healthier, wiser, and/or living a true Life 2.0, an updated version of yourself. This time of year, many make New Year's Resolutions. I have.…
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The Best of Look Up Mantra

The Best of Look Up Mantra
Earlier this year, after my TEDx talk the moderator asked me, "What advice do you give others who are going through challenging times." Without hesitation, I explained the Look Up mantra. It's simple, yet powerful. Although we may not have much control over this thing called life, we do have the power to Look Up,…
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