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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer
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Smoky Mountains Adventure Travel – Top Three Adventure Travel Activities

Top Three Smoky Mountain Adventure Travel Activities This fall, I treated myself to a visit to the most popular National

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Remembering to Look Up in Ireland

Happy Look Up Day! Although starting out as a holiday in 2010 to remind us all to: 1) Be in

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Cincinnati Adventure Travel – Top 4 Adventure Activities in the Queen City

This fall, I went along for a ride with my PIC on a work trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. As it

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A Taste of Madrid Spain: Tapas, Vino, y Más featured in Home By Design

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, it stands to reason that it is also the

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Driving a ’54 Plymouth in Baracoa, Cuba

On a road off the beaten path we caught a glimpse of El Yunque, a tabletop mountain and summit of

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Look Up Mantra Explained

A When All Balls Drop Moment On September 27, 2009, a hard knock in the head reminded me of the

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Outdoor Adventures in St. Pete Florida – Fort de Soto Park

I often challenge people to tell me, “What’s your next adventure?” Many have plans to travel abroad or visit our

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How to Create a Travel Itinerary

Many people ask me, “how do you create your travel intineraries?” I tend to answer them with a myriad of

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Look Up from Oahu Hawaii to Prepare for Japan

Revisiting the Hawaiian Islands The beauty of Hawaii never gets old: majestic mountain views and dreamy seascapes; however, it is

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Oahu Hawaii Hikes – Stairway to Heaven – Moanalua

When most visit Oahu, Waikiki Beach is the focus. However, once you have experienced a sunset catamaran sail, a drink

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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:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-up-mindset/id1864978939
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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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