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Author: Heather

Heather Physioc is an award-winning independent conservation journalist, writer and photographer based in Kansas City.
Categories Abroad Short Stops
11 Great Places to Eat in London

11 Great Places to Eat in London

Posted on Posted onMay 27, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I have eaten at some of the best restaurants I could have hoped for with … Continue Reading11 Great Places to Eat in London

Categories Domestic
Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Posted on Posted onMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019By Heather

Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. I frequently visit the Pacific … Continue ReadingVolunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Categories Domestic
Where to Eat in Portland, Kennebunkport & Kennebunk in Maine

Where to Eat in Portland, Kennebunkport & Kennebunk in Maine

Posted on Posted onFebruary 18, 2019February 18, 2019By Heather

It should be freezing cold and everything should be buried in snow. Instead the cobblestone … Continue ReadingWhere to Eat in Portland, Kennebunkport & Kennebunk in Maine

Categories Travel Technology Travel Tips
Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Travel Experiences –Trend or Just Temporary?

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Travel Experiences –Trend or Just Temporary?

Posted on Posted onFebruary 18, 2019September 3, 2021By Heather

Are virtual reality and augmented reality travel experiences poised to take over, or are they … Continue ReadingVirtual Reality & Augmented Reality Travel Experiences –Trend or Just Temporary?

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Two-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Two-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on Posted onNovember 4, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Boston, Massachusetts. One of the nation’s oldest cities. Pivotal place in the American Revolution. 2018 … Continue ReadingTwo-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Posted on Posted onOctober 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Without fail, October through December every year is a madhouse for us. As if the … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Categories Travel Tips
Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Travel

Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Travel

Posted on Posted onOctober 12, 2018August 25, 2023By Heather

The holidays are upon us. If you’re anything like me, you are wondering what to … Continue ReadingUltimate List of Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Travel

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
My First 14er: Pikes Peak, Colorado

My First 14er: Pikes Peak, Colorado

Posted on Posted onOctober 7, 2018August 8, 2023By Heather

Growing up, I felt like my bond with my brother Cody was close. Granted, our … Continue ReadingMy First 14er: Pikes Peak, Colorado

Categories Domestic Short Stops
One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Posted on Posted onJune 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Some people say Detroit is a dead city. Some say that historic Motor City has … Continue ReadingOne-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Categories Domestic Hiking
How to Spend a Long Weekend in San Diego

How to Spend a Long Weekend in San Diego

Posted on Posted onMarch 29, 2018August 25, 2023By Heather

I found myself back in San Diego, California for the second spring in a row … Continue ReadingHow to Spend a Long Weekend in San Diego

Categories Abroad
What to Do With A Week in Bogotá, Colombia

What to Do With A Week in Bogotá, Colombia

Posted on Posted onMarch 10, 2018July 9, 2018By Heather

I got to visit the wonderful capital city and largest city of Colombia, Bogotá, twice … Continue ReadingWhat to Do With A Week in Bogotá, Colombia

Categories Travel Tips
15 New Year’s Travel Resolutions Ideas

15 New Year’s Travel Resolutions Ideas

Posted on Posted onDecember 31, 2017August 25, 2023By Heather

As 2017 comes to a close and I look forward to a clean slate in … Continue Reading15 New Year’s Travel Resolutions Ideas

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Christmas Week in Annapolis & Washington, DC

Christmas Week in Annapolis & Washington, DC

Posted on Posted onDecember 28, 2017May 26, 2024By Heather

My husband and I rotate where we do Christmas each year. Some years we may … Continue ReadingChristmas Week in Annapolis & Washington, DC

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
Desert Hiking Trip to Moab, Utah

Desert Hiking Trip to Moab, Utah

Posted on Posted onOctober 10, 2017August 25, 2023By Heather

This was the second leg of my annual solo hiking trip to Utah. I spent … Continue ReadingDesert Hiking Trip to Moab, Utah

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
Visiting Salt Lake City & Park City in September

Visiting Salt Lake City & Park City in September

Posted on Posted onSeptember 26, 2017September 3, 2021By Heather

I try to get away every year or two for a hiking-based trip on my … Continue ReadingVisiting Salt Lake City & Park City in September

Categories Dog-Friendly Domestic
Dog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Dog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Posted on Posted onSeptember 5, 2017November 20, 2021By Heather

Part of my beagle’s bucket list was to take a short road trip. We chose … Continue ReadingDog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Categories Dog-Friendly
19 Unforgettable Dog Bucket List Ideas From Ford & Otto

19 Unforgettable Dog Bucket List Ideas From Ford & Otto

Posted on Posted onSeptember 2, 2017January 6, 2018By Heather

Ford’s Story My 12-year-old beagle, Ford, has malignant canine lymphoma. Sitting in my car in my … Continue Reading19 Unforgettable Dog Bucket List Ideas From Ford & Otto

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I'm Heather Physioc.

Photojournalist focusing on conservation, outdoor, wildlife and nature topics. OWAA award winner. Prints available, 50% of print sales to conservation efforts. Dog's best friend.

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Heather Physioc, Writer & Photographer at KCTRVLR
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