"Adventure is my meditation." - Heidi Siefkas from With New Eyes I bet you are scratching your head or at least puzzled. Adventure and meditation don't mix. It's counterintuitive, right? However, let me explain my quote and belief. Many feel that adventure is just for adrenaline junkies, but I beg to differ. Check out this definition of…
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High Alert on the Unfriendly Skies
“Every occasion in life is either a good time or a good story.” – Unknown Although I had a blast this summer in Kauai, I have to say my best adventure tale stems from my belief in the quote above. Enjoy as I unveil the details of my return flight to Fort Lauderdale. It was…
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Look Up from Wailua Falls in Kauai
Aloha adventurers and Happy Look Up Day! On this special day, I wanted to share with you one of the cornerstones of the #LookUp mantra, which is appreciating the moment and the beauty around you. Please enjoy this inspirational message from the Garden Island of Kauai. If you liked the video, let's connect! Here's…
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Preview of Cubicle to Cuba
You're in. I'm inviting you to a preview of my next book, Cubicle to Cuba. Come along for the ride as I share my story of leaving the corporate world and Cubicle Land to a hybrid career of traveling and writing. Be inspired by my adventures and takeaways through Cuba, Peru, Kauai, New Zealand, Australia,…
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Adventure Tales from Kauai
[caption id="attachment_3795" align="alignright" width="300"] Hiking in along Kauai's Napali Coastline[/caption] Alooooooooha from the Garden Isle of Kauai! This is my fourth summer on this island paradise. You betcha, I’m happy to be back. With thousands of miles between here and just about anywhere, you may ask, Why do I keep coming back to Kauai? Duh,…
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Adventures to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal With New Eyes
Recently I took a long, fifteen-hour flight from South Florida to Kauai, where I will be spending most of the summer. During this grueling, multiple leg trip, I had oodles of time to go through some of my recent photos, videos, and snaps. Although I know that you have been keeping up with my adventures…
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Cuban Cocktail Recipe – La Canchánchara
As someone that travels a lot, I typically don't buy many souvenirs. There is not enough space in my humble writing abode or backpack for much. So my best souvenirs over the years have been recipes. In my book, With New Eyes, I included recipes for tortilla española from my years in Spain as well as a…
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Heidi Siefkas Shares Her Powerful Story with the Breaking Free Show
Are you ready for an adventure? Join Marilyn Shannon and I on the Breaking Free Show. So, grab yourself a snack, coffee, or glass of wine. Enjoy the show! If you would like to hear more, check out all my news snippets. Here's to looking up!
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To Write Well Live an Adventurous Life, One Worth Writing About
[caption id="attachment_3685" align="alignright" width="300"] Savoring a mint tea in Tangier, Morocco[/caption] A little over a year ago, a wise peer author reminded me that Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway had the writer's life down pat. Yes, it is easier to write well when you are living a life worth writing about. As you know, I…
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My Best Souvenir – Bet You Can’t Guess
With many adventures under my belt, you can imagine I have souvenirs from all corners of the world. I have rugs from Peru, sculptures from the Dominican Republic, a sombrero grande from Mexico, and jewelry from Australia and New Zealand to Cuba. With that said, I've always been a person that "tries" to travel and…
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