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New Book Project – Your Look Up Story Wanted

I’m embarking on a NEW book project and you’re invited to contribute. As you may know, I wrote my first three books in a period of three years; after which, I needed a break. During which time, I signed many books, spoke at numerous events, and continued to travel the world, discovering Look Up Stories across…
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TEDx Talk with Author and Adventurer Heidi Siefkas

Watch my TEDx talk: The Life Hack that the Gurus Don't Tell You About! In a matter of minutes, I'll unveil how you can use adventure to evolve to your best self, your Life 2.0. Don't believe me? I challenge you to watch it until the end and answer the final question in the comments below.…
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Why Add Adventure to Your Life – Three Benefits of Adventure

Ready for an Unconventional Lifestyle Tip that Can Change Your Life? We all know there are proven benefits to taking vitamins, going to the gym, and eating right. However, I bet I'm the first to suggest adding ADVENTURE to your life. If you are looking to take your life to the next level or wanting…
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How does Travel Benefit your Physical and Mental Health

If you want to travel the world but want to know more about the benefits then you have come to the right place. Travel allows you to meet new people, try new things and ultimately see the world from a different perspective. It’s also great for your physical and mental health too. Take a look…
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La Dolce Vita – Florence Italy featured in Home By Design

The capital of Italy's Tuscany region, Florence (Firenze) is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, but also the best of today's culinary creations. If you desire a dose of culture, history, and edible works of art, Florence is an ideal vacation locale and the dream of many. Although you could do Flroence…
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How Camping Helps You Find Serenity

Why do people go camping? For many, it is about the serenity it offers. Camping is one of the last remaining links we have to the lives of our ancient ancestors. Previously our homes were mountains, forests, and wildlands, not big concrete cities. When we sleep under the stars, it connects to ancient times on…
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How Anyone Can Make The Absolute Most Of Their Vacation

We all know that a vacation is supposed to be something to go on in order to get away from the hustle and bustle. We aren’t robots and we need to have plenty of rest in order to fulfil our potential. We also need to get around the world and explore what this planet has…
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It’s Time To Visit The Catskills

If you are looking for somewhere new to visit and you haven’t yet tried this out, you might well want to consider the Catskills. This is a series of mountains in the state of New York which draws a lot of visitors each year, and it’s somewhere that you may well want to check out…
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Take a Hike – Head to the Trails for a Dose of Nature

"Take a hike," might be closely associated with an unkind dismissal, but there is something to be said for the suggestion. With people admittedly spending too much time on electronic devices and having a 24-7 "on" status, the world is experiencing high stress and insomnia. Taking a hike and immersing yourself in nature could be…
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Highlights of Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

There are a few epic road trips in the United States. Route 66 might be the most famous, but arguably the most beautiful is the one that parallels the Pacific Ocean coastline. The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway/Pacific Coast Highway spans from Olympia, Washington to just South of San Diego, California. It is an approximately 1,650-mile…
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Don’t Let Lost Luggage Ruin Your Vacation

There are a lot of things that make a vacation go sour. Running out of money. Having your hotel cancel your reservation. Being stuck with a flight delay. Losing your luggage is definitely at the top of the list. But it doesn’t have to ruin your entire vacation. Here are a few ways to save…
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Making Friends While Traveling: 3 Things to Be Aware of’

The great thing about traveling is that we can end up making friends for life when we are going around the world, diving in and out of hostels or short-term accommodations. But when we are making these friendships, it's important to remember that these people are always strangers at the very outset. When it comes…
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