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When All Balls Drop Virtual Book Signing

When All Balls Drop Virtual Book Signing
Last night, I hosted a Google Hangout on Air to allow my fans worldwide to participate. With viewing fans from Hawaii, NYC, Virginia, Ohio, Kansas, Wisconsin, and South Florida, there was no better way to get all together to celebrate the successful and smooth launch of When All Balls Drop on 9/2/14. Did you miss…
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Cultural Travel to Kauai through Taro

Cultural Travel to Kauai through Taro
I say potato, you say patato. I say tomato, you say tamato. I say taro, whereas in Kauai, many will say kalo. Regardless of how you say it, on your travels to Kauai, you will no doubt come across taro in one of its numerous forms whether eating poi at a luau or awing at…
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Kauai’s Best Kept Secrets Featured on Trekity

Kauai’s Best Kept Secrets Featured on Trekity
What’s the best time to visit Kauai Island? You can visit anytime of year. It’s really that kind of island. If you want the mildest temperatures, aim for April to June or September through November. However, if you are coming for exploration of the Napali Coast via catamaran, kayak, or zodiac, I would suggest the…
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Look Up Day Abroad

Look Up Day Abroad
This Look Up Day, I celebrate abroad with new friends in New Zealand, you (virtually), and of course my clan wherever they may be: Midwest, Florida, Spain, New England, Arizona, Cuba, Hawaii, or New York. Every 27th of the month, I share Look Up Day with you to remind you to: 1) Be aware of…
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Combo Adventure Travel in Kauai – Secret Falls

Combo Adventure Travel in Kauai – Secret Falls
Whether it's your first time in Kauai or you're kama'aina (Hawaii resident), Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) is a perfect combo of kayaking and hiking.  I stress that it is a combo as to access the Secret Falls trailhead because you must arrive by water. Most choose to kayak, but for those adventurers looking for a real…
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About

About
About Author and Adventurer, Heidi Siefkas: What do you write about? I write what I know best, true stories. All of my books, When All Balls Drop, With New Eyes, and Cubicle to Cuba, started out as journal entries. My books are meant to inspire readers to overcome obstacles and live a life full of adventure. My…
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Welcome to My World

Welcome to My World
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I was hoping you would. Grab a seat and let’s get to know one another. My name is Heidi Siefkas, but I have gone by many other nicknames – pumpkin, Hi-d, Miss Trempealeau, and Heidi Suitcase, which morphed into Ms Traveling Pants. I was born and raised in a…
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Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe Kauai – Make a Day and Night of It

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 the accolade of being the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, it is epic. And, you won’t truly believe it until you see it with your own eyes and experience its grandeur. The palate of colors…
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Unusual Holiday Adventure Travel – Camping in a Cave Kauai

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 recent holiday was no different. Just days after making a trans-Pacific move from the mainland to Hawaii's farthest island, Kauai, I knew I was in for an unusual, yet adventure packed holiday. Adventuring on the…
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