Global Travel, Nature & Conservation Stories & Photos

My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Posted on December 31, 2024January 18, 2025By Heather

In 2024, I took more than 6,000 photographs in 8 countries in all 4 hemispheres. From over 6,000 images, I’ve curated 24 favorites—just 0.004%—to share with you. … Read More >My top 24 photographs of 2024.

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Portorož, Piran & Lipica: Experiencing the Istrian Peninsula & Karst Region of Slovenia

Posted on May 31, 2024June 10, 2024By Heather

Strolling along the boardwalk from the elegant Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož, the Adriatic coast seemed calm with clear water and gently lapping waves. Minutes … Continue ReadingPortorož, Piran & Lipica: Experiencing the Istrian Peninsula & Karst Region of Slovenia

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Spring Scenes & Hidden Gems in Lower Town Zagreb, Croatia

Posted on May 26, 2024January 15, 2025By Heather

The air smells rich with the aromas of homemade cheeses, fresh pastas and pastries. Red-striped umbrellas shelter row upon row of wooden stalls and tables … Continue ReadingSpring Scenes & Hidden Gems in Lower Town Zagreb, Croatia

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Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on February 19, 2024January 15, 2025By Heather

Witnessing Chichén Itzá, Wonder of the World Exploring ruins at Zona arqueológica de Coba Observing Spider Monkeys at Punta Laguna Snorkeling with stingrays and sea … Continue ReadingExperience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

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Spring Comes to the Netherlands: Exploring Scenic Landscapes Outside Amsterdam

Posted on May 18, 2023May 29, 2023By Heather

My trip to the Netherlands began and ended in its busy capital, Amsterdam. I spent days walking the assortment of brick, cobblestone and asphalt along … Continue ReadingSpring Comes to the Netherlands: Exploring Scenic Landscapes Outside Amsterdam

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Barbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Posted on February 9, 2023January 15, 2024By Heather

A fan pushes warm, humid air around the room. The first hint of hazy morning light seeps through slatted wooden blinds, the bright blue curtains … Continue ReadingBarbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

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Working for Democracy and Peace in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Posted on January 5, 2022March 18, 2022By Heather

This Thanksgiving I served as an international election observer in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I entered the Central American country hoping to support democracy and see Honduras … Continue ReadingWorking for Democracy and Peace in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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Vacation in Santorini, Greece

Posted on November 4, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

After a few short days in Athens, Greece, we took the five-hour express ferry to Santorini to join our friends who generously invited us to … Continue ReadingVacation in Santorini, Greece

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Two Days in Brighton, UK

Posted on August 3, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I got called up to speak at the BrightonSEO conference in April, so we tacked on a day to explore the small British beach town … Continue ReadingTwo Days in Brighton, UK

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How to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)

Posted on June 2, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

After a busy week racing around London and Brighton for work and fun, we knew we would be wiped out and be grateful for a … Continue ReadingHow to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)

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11 Great Places to Eat in London

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

I have eaten at some of the best restaurants I could have hoped for with wonderful dining experiences while in London twice in the last … Continue Reading11 Great Places to Eat in London

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What to Do With A Week in Bogotá, Colombia

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

I got to visit the wonderful capital city and largest city of Colombia, Bogotá, twice in one year! Once was for a school trip, upon … Continue ReadingWhat to Do With A Week in Bogotá, Colombia