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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

Desk Job to Dream Job

When I made my decision in 2013 to officially leave an executive level desk job conveniently located just 15 minutes

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Legal Travel to Cuba for Americans and Why NOW is the Time to Go!

Cuba is slowly opening up to Americans. Contrary to popular belief, Americans can go to Cuba and do so legally.

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Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe Kauai – Make a Day and Night of It

Whether staying on the North or South Shore of Kauai, you cannot miss taking a drive to Waimea Canyon. With

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Unusual Holiday Adventure Travel – Camping in a Cave Kauai

Holiday travel is typically something very special, whether it’s because of the people you are with and/or the place. My

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Discovering Peru’s Sacred Valley One Bite at a Time

Fueled by coca tea and an explorer’s curiosity, I discovered the beauty of Peru’s Sacred Valley and its cuisine. From

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Travel to the Finger Lakes for Leaf-Peeping

So what is this leaf-peeping thing? It is a common, hip term for people just like me who travel to

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Inspirational Travel to Machu Picchu Peru

Having just returned from my first Machu Picchu experience,  I must say, it was inspirational. You have probably heard the

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Alaska: The Tip of the Iceberg

Although Alaska is often left off the travel list because of its challenging climate and remote location, Alaska is certainly

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Women’s Appreciation Edition – Heidi Siefkas

I first learned about Heidi Siefkas on www.mstravelingpants.travel and I loved her stories! Miss Millennia Magazine was getting ready for

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Alaska: The Tip of the Iceberg

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Leaving home with nowhere to go means facing freez Leaving home with nowhere to go means facing freezing streets or crowded shelters. 

A harsh truth about the struggle for basic safety and warmth. 

👀 Watch this powerful story of homelessness to advocacy:
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Found in Nashville, TN this 🎃Halloween: “Freedom Found in Nashville, TN this 🎃Halloween:

“Freedom from the Flesh,” the lost Norman Rockwell masterpiece💀 

Come on! Throw us a bone!

This is an artsy, yet twisted Americana piece that deserves an atta boy, especially Chandler.
Adventuring through Shelby Bottoms in full color w Adventuring through Shelby Bottoms in full color with leaves falling. 

It reminded me of this song. I used to sing this jazz standard, Autumn Leaves. But, when in Nash, why not do it Willie-style. 

Fall you’re my favorite!
⭐ From Homelessness to Advocacy: A True Story of R ⭐ From Homelessness to Advocacy: A True Story of Resilience ⭐

Facing eviction and addiction, Chad's life changed after a critical health scare. 

Now, he's a college student and advocate, transforming his community's approach to homelessness. 

A powerful journey of survival and change. 

➡️ Watch full episode, link in bio!
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